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Honda Nighthawk CB250 (CB250SC) Motorcycles

1991 Honda Nighthawk CB250’91 (CB250L’91 in California)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)

OTHER
Color Passion Red
  • The “HONDA” wing and “NIGHTHAWK” decals were silver
  • 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 CB250’92 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)
Front Tire: pressure 32 psi (221 KPa)
Rear Tire: pressure 36 psi (248 KPa)

OTHER
Color Myth Blue Metallic, Passion Red
The serial number began JH2MC240*NK100001.

1993 CB250’93 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)
Front Tire: pressure 32 psi (221 KPa)
Rear Tire: pressure 36 psi (248 KPa)

OTHER
Color
  • Black
  • Candy Bourgogne Red
  • Candy Tahitian Blue
  • The serial number began JH2MC240*PK200001.

1994 CB250’94 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)
Front Tire: pressure 32 psi (221 KPa)
Rear Tire: pressure 36 psi (248 KPa)

OTHER
Color
  • Black
  • Metallic Blue
  • Candy Red
  • The serial number began JH2MC240*RK300001.

1995 CB250’95 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)
Front Tire: pressure 32 psi (221 KPa)
Rear Tire: pressure 36 psi (248 KPa)

OTHER
Color
  • Black
  • Candy Red
  • The serial number began JH2MC240*SK400001.

1996 CB250’96 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)
Front Tire: pressure 32 psi (221 KPa)
Rear Tire: pressure 36 psi (248 KPa)

OTHER
Color
  • Black
  • Candy Red
  • The serial number began JH2MC240*TK500001.

1997 CB250’97 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)
Front Tire: pressure 32 psi (221 KPa)
Rear Tire: pressure 36 psi (248 KPa)

OTHER
Color
  • Black
  • Candy Red
  • The serial number began JH2MC240*VK600001.

1998 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)

OTHER

1999 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)

OTHER

2000 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery 22mm Keihin carb
Valve Train
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 20 hp 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 18 Nm @ 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.
Front Brakes 152mm drum
Rear Brake 152mm drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 130 kg (286 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 Litres (4 Gal)

OTHER

2001 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery Single 26mm CV
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition Solid-state CD
Starter
Max Power
Max Torque

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel.
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 287.0 pounds
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve

OTHER
Color Black

2002 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER

2003 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER

2004 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery Single 26mm CV
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition CDI
Starter
Max Power
Max Torque

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel.
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 287.0 pounds
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve

OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Color Black
Warranty 1 year

2005 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

Engine
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery Single 26mm CV
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition CDI
Starter
Max Power
Max Torque

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel.
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight 287.0 pounds
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve

OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Color Black
Warranty 1 year

2006 CB250 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery Single 26mm CV
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition CDI
Starter
Max Power
Max Torque

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel.
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight  286 pounds
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve

OTHER
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards
California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
Color Metallic Silver
Model ID CB250

2007 CB250 Nighthawk

Engine
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery Single 26mm CV
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition CDI
Starter
Max Power
Max Torque

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel.
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Dry Weight  286 pounds
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve

OTHER
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards
California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
Color Red
Model ID CB250

2008 CB250 Nighthawk

  • OVERVIEW
    Overview: Lightweight. Dependable. Performance packed. And as easy on your wallet as it is to use. That’s the Nighthawk®, our 250cc all-arounder that goes way beyond what typically defines an intro bike (although it is peerless in that respect). Whether a total beginner or a seasoned vet, the Nighthawk offers every rider the perfect combination of performance, Honda reliability, and perhaps best of all, value.

Engine
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 53 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Delivery Single 26mm CV
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition CDI
Starter
Max Power
Max Torque

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel.
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16

DIMENSION
Rake
Trail
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
CurbWeight 315 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel — ready to ride)
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve

OTHER
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Color Black
Model ID CB250

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