The Honda CB 250 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
The 1972 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 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 45% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.
About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.
About 14% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd 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.
30 hp — more powerful than about 40% of Honda models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.
170 kg — heavier than about 38% of Honda models, or lighter than about 62%.
10 L — larger than about 33% 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 | 3.25-18 |
| 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) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 170 kg (374.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 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.