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

The Honda CB 250 K motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 30 hp (21.9 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 160 kg (352.7 lb).

Key specifications

1968Year released
249 ccDisplacement
30 hpPower
21.0 Nm @ 9,500 rpmTorque
160 kgWet weight
12 LFuel tank
1,320 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance

How the Honda CB 250 K 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 weight160 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 19% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 11% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd 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 weight35th

160 kg — heavier than about 35% of Honda models, or lighter than about 65%.

Fuel capacity43rd

12 L — larger than about 43% 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.

Overall length2,090 mm
This bike

2,090

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width775 mm
This bike

775

Honda avg

827

6% below average.

Overall height1,075 mm
This bike

1,075

Honda avg

1,161

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,320 mm
This bike

1,320

Honda avg

1,431

8% below average.

Ground clearance150 mm
This bike

150

Honda avg

184

18% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,320 mmClearance 150 mm
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
Engine oil capacity 2.00 L (2.11 US qt)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.188 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 187.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 120.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1968
Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 30 hp (21.9 kW)
Torque 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 56.0 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition 2 sets points, bobine
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Forged and wet sump
Oil capacity 2.00 L (2.11 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi plate type

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semy double cradle steel frame.
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swinging arm pre-load adjustable schocks
Rake 27.0°
Trail 85 mm (3.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 3.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 160 kg (352.7 lb)
Overall length 2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall height 1,075 mm (42.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,320 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 12 volt

Other specifications

Color options Bleu/white
Exhaust system Double chrome pipes and dampers

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.