The Honda CB250 (known as the Nighthawk in the United States) fits in the 250 cc class of motorbikes, and has a 234 cc air cooled parallel twin engine.
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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.
It is considered one of the best motorcycles to learn on and is used by most Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) training courses.
1991
The Honda Nighthawk CB250'91 (CB250L'91 in California) was sold in 1991. One color was available: Passion Red. The "HONDA" wing and "NIGHTHAWK" decals were silver. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2MC241*MK000007 while the rest of the United States models began JH2MC240*MK000014 (where the * indicates a checksum number).
1992
The CB250'92 Nighthawk was sold in 1992 in either Myth Blue Metallic or Passion Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*NK100001.
1993
The CB250'93 Nighthawk was sold in 1993 in one of three colors: Black, Candy Bourgogne Red, or Candy Tahitian Blue. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*PK200001.
1994
The CB250'94 Nighthawk was sold in 1994 in one of three colors: Black, Metallic Blue, or Candy Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*RK300001.
1995
The CB250'95 Nighthawk was sold in 1995 in only two colors: Black or Candy Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*SK400001.
1996
The CB250'96 Nighthawk was sold in 1996 in the same two colors as the previous year: Black or Candy Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*TK500001.
1997
The CB250'97 Nighthawk was sold in 1997 in the same two colors as the '95 and '96 models: Black or Candy Red. The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC240*VK600001.
2003
2003 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)
2004
- Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
- Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
- Carburetion: Single 26.0mm CV
- Ignition: CDI
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
- Front Suspension: 31.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
- Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
- Front Brake: Drum
- Rear Brake: Drum
- Front Tire: 90/100-18
- Rear Tire: 120/90-16
- Wheelbase: 56.3 inches
- Seat Height: 29.3 inches
- Dry Weight: 287.0 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
- Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Available Colors: Black
- Warranty: 1 year
2005
- Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
- Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
- Carburetion: Single 26.0mm CV
- Ignition: CDI
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
- Front Suspension: 31.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
- Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
- Front Brake: Drum
- Rear Brake: Drum
- Front Tire: 90/100-18
- Rear Tire: 120/90-16
- Wheelbase: 56.3 inches
- Seat Height: 29.3 inches
- Dry Weight: 287 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
- Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Available Colors: Black
- Warranty: 1 year
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