Honda CMX250C

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Honda CMX250C
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Rebel 250
Production	1984 - 1987, 1996-1997, 1999 - present
Predecessor	Honda CM250C Custom
Successor	none
Class	Cruiser
Engine	234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
Transmission	5-speed
Suspension	Front: 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
Brakes	Front: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Drum
Wheelbase	1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Seat height	676 mm (26.6 inches)
Weight	(306.4 lb/139 kg) (dry), (329 lb/149 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	2.6 US gallons (10 L), including 0.7-US gallon (2.5 L) reserve
Related	Honda CM200T Twinstar Honda CMX450 Rebel Honda CB250 Nighthawk
Similar	Yamaha SR250 Suzuki GN250 Suzuki GZ250

The Honda CMX250, also known as the Honda Rebel 250, is a cruiser-style motorcycle. It uses the same engine as the Honda CB250 Nighthawk, a model intended more for street use. The Honda Rebel is part of the Honda CM series of cruisers and customized motorcycles.

This lightweight (circa 320 pounds or 145 kg), 250 cc motorcycle is commonly used in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's certified rider-training courses.

The Rebel averages 65 miles per gallon (3.6 L/100 km), with refills needed at around 135 miles (215 km).^{[citation needed]} The Honda CMX250C's maximum speed (per speedometer) is 85 miles per hour (140 km/h).^{[citation needed]}

[edit] References

• Honda Motorcycles - Rebel specifications page
• Honda Motorcycles - Nighthawk specification page
• Motorcycle Cruiser 250 cc cruiser comparison -- of 2003 models

[edit] External links

• Motorcycle Wiki - Honda Rebel Pictures, Specifications and History

[edit] Reviews

• Motorcycle Reviews, Beginner bikes -- Reviews of 2004 models
• Motorcycle Online 1996 Rebel 250 review -- Review of the 1996 model
• Motorcycle Cruiser 250 cc cruiser comparison -- Reviews of 2003 models