The Honda CB 250 RSD motorcycle specifications include a 248 cc (15.13 cu in) engine, power of 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 148 kg (326.3 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda CB 250 RSD 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 69% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 27th percentile across Honda models.
About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 31st percentile across Honda models.
About 25% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 34th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th 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.
17 hp — more powerful than about 27% of Honda models with power data.
248 cc — larger displacement than about 31% of Honda models.
148 kg — heavier than about 34% of Honda models, or lighter than about 66%.
13 L — larger than about 49% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.115 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 114.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 68.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 248 cc (15.13 cu in) |
| Power | 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 57.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 148 kg (326.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 136.0 km/h (84.5 mph) |
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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.