The Honda CB 250 Nighthawk motorcycle specifications include a 234 cc (14.28 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 130.2 kg (287 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 CB 250 Nighthawk 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 58% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 29th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 31st percentile across Honda models.
About 45% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th 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.
234 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Honda models.
744 mm — taller than about 31% of Honda models.
19.5 L — larger than about 84% 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.
1,430
1,431
Close to average.
744
780
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/100-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 120/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 234 cc (14.28 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 53.0 x 53 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/100-18 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 130.2 kg (287 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 744 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.50 L (5.15 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.60 L (0.95 US gal) |
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.