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| {{Infobox Motorcycle | | {{Infobox Motorcycle |
| |name = Honda CB250 | | |name = '''Honda Nighthawk 250''' |
| |image = | | |image = |
| |aka = | | |aka = |
| |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] |
| |parent_company = | | |parent_company = |
| |production = | | |production = 2001 - 2007 |
| |model_year = | | |model_year = |
| |predecessor = | | |predecessor = |
| |successor = | | |successor = |
| |class = | | |class = [[Classic]] |
| |engine = | | |engine = twin, four-stroke |
| |bore_stroke = | | |bore_stroke = 53.0mm x 53.0mm |
| |compression = | | |compression = 9.2:1 |
| |top_speed = | | |top_speed = |
| |power = | | |power = |
| |torque = | | |torque = |
| |ignition = | | |fuel_system = carburettor. single 26mm cv |
| |spark_plug = | | |ignition = cdi |
| |battery = | | |spark_plug = |
| |transmission = | | |battery = 9.2:1 |
| |frame = | | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> |
| |suspension = | | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> |
| |brakes = | | Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual <br> |
| |tires = | | |
| |rake_trail = | | |frame = |
| |wheelbase = | | |suspension =Front: 31mm fork <br> |
| |length = | | Rear: dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability |
| |width = | | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| |height = | | |front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} |
| |seat_height = | | |rear_tire = {{tire|120/90-16}} |
| |dry_weight = | | |rake_trail = |
| |wet_weight = | | |wheelbase = 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
| |fuel_capacity = | | |length = |
| |oil_capacity = | | |width = |
| |fuel_consumption = | | |height = |
| |turning_radius = | | |seat_height = 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
| |related = | | |dry_weight = 285.94 pounds (129.7 Kg) |
| |competition = | | |wet_weight = 130.0 kg |
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| | |fuel_capacity = 4.3 Gallon (16.27 Liters) |
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| | The '''[[Honda]] Nighthawk 250''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 2001 and 2007. |
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| The [[Honda]] CB250 (known as the ''[[Nighthawk (motorcycle)|Nighthawk]]'' in the United States) fits in the 250 cc class of [[motorbike]]s, and has a 234 cc air cooled parallel twin engine. | | The [[Honda]] CB250 (known as the ''[[Nighthawk (motorcycle)|Nighthawk]]'' in the United States) fits in the 250 cc class of [[motorbike]]s, and has a 234 cc air cooled parallel twin engine. |
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| | It is considered one of the best motorcycles to learn on and is used by most [[Motorcycle Safety Foundation]] (MSF) training courses. |
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| | ==Engine== |
| | The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 53.0mm [[bore]] x 53.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 234.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc). |
| The engine generates 20 hp (15 kW) and 14 lft·lbf of [[torque]], achieves a top speed of around 80 mph (130 km/h) and has a dual-[[drum brake]] setup (front [[disk brake]] in Australia). It's light (130 kg), maneuverable, inexpensive to buy, economical to run, easy to maintain and attractive. | | The engine generates 20 hp (15 kW) and 14 lft·lbf of [[torque]], achieves a top speed of around 80 mph (130 km/h) and has a dual-[[drum brake]] setup (front [[disk brake]] in Australia). It's light (130 kg), maneuverable, inexpensive to buy, economical to run, easy to maintain and attractive. |
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| It is considered one of the best motorcycles to learn on and is used by most [[Motorcycle Safety Foundation]] (MSF) training courses. | | ==Drive== |
| | The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual. |
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| | It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 31mm fork while the rear was equipped with a dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability. The Nighthawk 250 was fitted with a 4.3 Gallon (16.27 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 285.94 pounds (129.7 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long. |
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| The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 76.0mm [[bore]] x 63.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.4 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).
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| The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
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| It came with a 110/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 140/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. abs in the front and a single disc. abs in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm fork while the rear was equipped with a pro-link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability. The CB250F was fitted with a 3.4 Gallon (12.87 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 348.33 pounds (158.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.
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| ==1968 Honda CB 250==
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| The 1968 MY Honda CB 250 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm.
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| Standard features for this machine include an one-piece, dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a center stand, drum brakes both in the front and in the rear, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shock absorbers as a rear suspension and laced wheels.
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| ==1969 Honda CB 250==
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| The 1969 MY Honda CB 250 comes with features such as an one-piece, dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a center stand, drum brakes both in the front and in the rear, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shock absorbers as a rear suspension and laced wheels.
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| In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm.
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| ==1970 Honda CB 250==
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| The 1970 MY Honda CB 250 boats a maximum power output of 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
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| Also, it has been fitted with an one-piece, dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a center stand, drum brakes both in the front and in the rear, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shock absorbers as a rear suspension and laced wheels.
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| ==1971 Honda CB 250==
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| [[File:honda-cb250-1971-1971-0.jpg|600px|1971 Honda CB 250]]
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| The 1971 MY Honda CB 250 has been created as a lightweight daily commuter, that can also be taken on longer hauls on the freeway. It comes with an one-piece, dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a center stand, drum brakes both in the front and in the rear, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shock absorbers as a rear suspension and laced wheels.
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| In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 249cc, twin cylinder engine, that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm.
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| ==1972 Honda CB 250==
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| The 1972 MY Honda CB 250 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm.
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| This machine was also fitted with laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual adjustable shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, an analogue instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, wide handlebars and a drum braking system both in the front and in the rear.
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| ==1973 Honda CB 250==
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| The 1973 MY Honda CB 250 has standard fittings such as laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual adjustable shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, an analogue instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, wide handlebars and a drum braking system both in the front and in the rear.
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| In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder powerplant, that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm.
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| ==1974 Honda CB 250==
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| The 1974 MY Honda CB 250 boasts a maximum power output of 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
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| Also, it has features such as laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual adjustable shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, an analogue instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, wide handlebars and a drum braking system both in the front and in the rear.
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| ==1975 Honda CB 250==
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| [[File:honda-cb250-1975-1975-1.jpg|600px|1975 Honda CB 250]]
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| [[File:honda-cb250-1975-1975-0.jpg|600px|1975 Honda CB 250]]
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| If you're on the market for a gritty yet fuel-efficient classic machine from the House of Tokyo, then the 1975 MY CB 250 may be the right choice for you. It comes with laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual adjustable shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, an analogue instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, wide handlebars and a drum braking system both in the front and in the rear.
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| In addition, it can produce a claimed 30 horsepower at 10.500 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, twin cylinder powerhouse that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
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| {{Infobox Motorcycle
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| |name = '''Honda Nighthawk 250'''
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| |image =
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| |aka =
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| |manufacturer = [[Honda]]
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 2001 - 2007
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor =
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| |successor =
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| |class = [[Classic]]
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| |engine = twin, four-stroke
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| |bore_stroke = 53.0mm x 53.0mm
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| |compression = 9.2:1
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| |top_speed =
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| |power =
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system = carburettor. single 26mm cv
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| |ignition = cdi
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| |spark_plug =
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| |battery = 9.2:1
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| |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
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| Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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| Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: 31mm fork <br>
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| Rear: dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
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| |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
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| |front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|120/90-16}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
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| |length =
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| |width =
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 29.29 inches (744 mm)
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| |dry_weight = 285.94 pounds (129.7 Kg)
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| |wet_weight = 130.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 4.3 Gallon (16.27 Liters)
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| |turning_radius =
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| The '''[[Honda]] Nighthawk 250''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 2001 and 2007.
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 53.0mm [[bore]] x 53.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 234.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 31mm fork while the rear was equipped with a dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability. The Nighthawk 250 was fitted with a 4.3 Gallon (16.27 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 285.94 pounds (129.7 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.
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