Honda CB 250 disc Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 250 disc motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 170 kg (374.8 lb).

Key specifications

1974-1975Model years
249 ccDisplacement
30 hpPower
170 kgWet weight
10 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19741975

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1974 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CB 250 disc 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.

Engine power30 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 45% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight170 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 14% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity10 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 26% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power40th

30 hp — more powerful than about 40% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.

Wet weight38th

170 kg — heavier than about 38% of Honda models, or lighter than about 62%.

Fuel capacity33rd

10 L — larger than about 33% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled • 30 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-18 front / 3.25-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-18
Rear tire size 3.25-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.176 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 176.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 120.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 3.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 170 kg (374.8 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.00 L (2.64 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)

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.