The Honda CB 250 TE motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
1978Year released
249 ccDisplacement
How the Honda CB 250 TE 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.
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.
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.
Displacement35th
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.60-19 front / 3.60-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
3.60-19 |
| Rear tire size |
3.60-18 |
Model information
| Year released |
1978 |
| Category |
Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder |
3 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. KeiKhin |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Engine oil |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet plates |
Chassis and suspension
| Rear suspension |
Double shock |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
3.60-19 |
| Rear tire |
3.60-18 |
Performance
| Top speed |
160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
| 0–100 km/h |
50.00 seconds |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Red/black |
| Exhaust system |
Double steel cilencers |
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