The Honda Nighthawk 250 motorcycle specifications include a 234 cc (14.28 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 129.7 kg (286 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda Nighthawk 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 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 21% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 65th 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.
16.3 L — larger than about 65% 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 | 90/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| 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) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| 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 system | Carburettor. Single 26mm CV |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 31mm fork |
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| Rear suspension | Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 35.0° |
| Trail | 161 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 129.7 kg (286 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 744 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.27 L (4.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
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| Price as new | US$ 3599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: CB250 |
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