The Honda Hornet 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 14,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 151 kg (332.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda Hornet 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 26% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.
About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 19% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 64th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
40 hp — more powerful than about 44% of Honda models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.
760 mm — taller than about 38% of Honda models.
16 L — larger than about 64% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,045
2,078
Close to average.
740
827
11% below average.
1,055
1,161
9% below average.
1,415
1,431
Close to average.
760
780
Close to average.
170
184
8% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-ZR16 61W |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 73W |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.265 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 264.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 160.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.43:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 14,000 rpm |
| Torque | 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 48.5 x 33.8 mm (1.9 x 1.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond, mono-backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/70-ZR16 61W |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 73W |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 151 kg (332.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,045 mm (80.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,055 mm (41.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 180.3 km/h (112.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2649 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.