Honda CJ 250 T Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CJ 250 T motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 183 kg (403.4 lb).

Key specifications

1976-1978Model years
249 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
183 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197619771978
Year-specific specification changes

The 1976 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
197862.0 x 41.4 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches)
Compression ratio
19789.4:1
Displacement
1978250 cc (15.26 cu in)
Wet weight
1978175 kg (385.8 lb)
Top speed
1978125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)

How the Honda CJ 250 T 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 power27 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 50% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th 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 weight183 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 7% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th 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 power38th

27 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.

Wet weight42nd

183 kg — heavier than about 42% of Honda models, or lighter than about 58%.

Fuel capacity56th

14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled • 27 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-18 front / 3.75-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-18
Rear tire size 3.75-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.148 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 147.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 108.4 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 9,500 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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 3.75-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 183 kg (403.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)

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.