Honda CBX 250RS: history, specs, pictures
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| Honda CBX 250RS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 30.98 HP (23.1 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 9000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swinging arm dual shock |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc 240 mm Rear: Drum 180 mm |
| Front Tire | 90/90 -18 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90 -18 |
| Seat Height | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Weight | 96.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda CBX 250RS was a Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 1983. Max torque was 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 9000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 30.98 HP (23.1 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90 -18 front tire and a 110/90 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 240 mm in the front and a Drum 180 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm dual shock.
1983 Honda CBX 250RS
If it wasn't for a healthy Japanese home market in the 250cc category, we would already have reached the end of the line, since the reduction in engine capacity allowed to learners effectively wiped the slate clean in Britain. An enormous choice of model variants has now been reduced, virtually, to Johnny-boy water cooled buzz-boxes, like the RD250LC and Suzook RG Gamma, flogged as proddie racers or hooligan tackle, and the oddfellow tested here.