Honda NX 250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda NX 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 26 hp (19.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 133 kg (293.2 lb).

Key specifications

1988-1994Model years
249 ccDisplacement
26 hpPower
133 kgWet weight
9 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1988198919901991199219931994
Year-specific specification changes

The 1988 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
1993239 cc (14.58 cu in)
Power
1993199423.5 hp (17.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm

How the Honda NX 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.

Engine power26 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 52% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd 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 weight133 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 33% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 26th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 33% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 27th 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 power33rd

26 hp — more powerful than about 33% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement35th

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

Wet weight26th

133 kg — heavier than about 26% of Honda models, or lighter than about 74%.

Fuel capacity27th

9 L — larger than about 27% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled • 26 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 120/90-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 120/90-16
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.195 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 195.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 104.4 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 26 hp (19.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 70.0 x 64.8 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 120/90-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 133 kg (293.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 128.0 km/h (79.5 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.