Honda CB250F
The Honda CB250F also known as the Honda Hornet 250 is a standard motorcycle which was launched by Honda in 1996. It was initially only available in Japan, as a domestic model but was made available to the rest of the world as a grey import. Powered by a de-tuned version of the inline-four engine from the CBR250, it produces around 40 PS at 14,000 rpm to its redline of 16,000 rpm. This tuning allows the engine to provide more useful low-end power. The bike features a 6-speed transmission and a 16-litre fuel tank and in later models, a dual-tone coloured exterior. This bike is said to emit a peculiar high-pitched whine due to the gear driven camshafts used inside the engine.
A pearl-black Hornet | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Hornet, Hornet 250 |
| Production | 1996–2007 |
| Predecessor | Honda CB250 Jade |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, inline 4-cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 48.5 mm × 33.8 mm (1.91 in × 1.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Power | 40 hp (30 kW) @ 13000 rpm |
| Torque | 23.53 N⋅m (17.35 lbf⋅ft) @ 11000 r/min |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed, manual 520 chain drive |
| Frame type | Diamond (mono-backbone) frame |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm telescopic forks Rear: Showa Monoshock with swingarm, preload adjustable. |
| Brakes | Front: Hydraulic disc, Single 296mm disc with 4-piston Nissin caliper Rear: Hydraulic disc, Single 220mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper |
| Tires | Front: 130/70ZR 16 M/C Rear: 180/55ZR 17M/C |
| Seat height | 74.5 cm (29.3 in) |
| Weight | 151 kg (333 lb) (dry) 168 kg (370 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
| Related | Honda CB600F Hornet (Honda 599) Honda CB900F Hornet (Honda 919) |
Following reception from the Japanese market, the CB600F Hornet and CB900F Hornet were made available to the markets outside Japan.