Honda CMX250C

Honda CMX250C
Manufacturer Honda
Also called Rebel 250
Model year 1985–1987, 1996–1997, 1999–
Predecessor Honda CM250C Custom
Class Cruiser
Engine 234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled SOHC two valves per cyl. parallel twin [1]
Bore / Stroke 53.0 × 53.0 mm (2.09 × 2.09 in)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Top speed 70 mph (110 km/h)[2]
Power 16.1 hp (12.0 kW)[2]
Torque 12.4 ft·lb (16.8 N·m)[2]
Ignition type CDI
Transmission 5-speed, chain drive
Frame type Tubular steel double cradle
Suspension Front: 33 mm fork; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel
Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
Brakes Front: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear: Drum
Tires Front: 3.00"-18"
Rear: 130/90-15
Rake, Trail 30° 40', 113 mm (4.4 in)
Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57 in)
Seat height 676 mm (26.6 in)
Weight 139 kg (310 lb) (dry)
145 kg (320 lb)[2] (wet)
Fuel capacity 9.8 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal), incl. 2.6 L (0.57 imp gal; 0.69 US gal) reserve
Fuel consumption 52–62.6 mpg-US (4.5–3.76 L/100 km; 62–75.2 mpg-imp)[3][2]
Related Honda CM200T Twinstar
Honda CMX450 Rebel
Honda CB250 Nighthawk

The CMX250, also known as the Rebel 250, is a 234 cubic centimetres (14.3 cu in) cruiser-style motorcycle made by Honda on and off since 1985. It uses the same 234 cubic centimetres (14.3 cu in) straight-two engine engine as the Honda CB250 Nighthawk, which is a standard motorcycle. The Rebel is part of the CM series of cruisers. Since its wet weight is 320 pounds (150 kg),[2] it is commonly used in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's certified rider-training courses.

The Rebel's fuel consumption averages 52–62.6 mpg-US (4.5–3.76 L/100 km; 62–75.2 mpg-imp), with refills needed at around 190 miles (310 km).[3] The 1996 Rebel had the best fuel economy, 62.6 miles per US gallon (3.76 L/100 km; 75.2 mpg-imp), of the 352 past and current models tested in the 2010 Motorcycle Consumer News Performance Index.[2] Its maximum speed is 70 miles per hour (110 km/h).[2]

It has a single disc brake in the front and a drum in the rear. The only gauge is a speedometer that includes gear recommendations based on speed; there is no tachometer. The transmission is a standard down-1st, up-2nd to 5th 5-speed.

The September 1985 issue of Motorcyclist magazine, when the Rebel was first introduced, stated "by targeting the bike to a young audience, such as those who watch MTV, Honda hopes to attract newcomers and expand the motorcycle market ... Honda is not marketing this motorcycle as a woman's bike."[4]

Notes

  1. ^ Honda Powersports - Honda Rebel specifications
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Performance Index '10", Motorcycle Consumer News (BowTie Inc.), 2010, http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/articles/2010JanIndex.pdf, retrieved 2011-04-04 
  3. ^ a b "Scooters and motorcycles", Consumer Reports, March 2009, http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/march-2009/cars/scooters-and-motorcycles/motorcycles/scooters-and-motorcycles-motorcycles.htm 
  4. ^ Berriz, Marcie (September 1985), "Honda CMX250c Rebel- Begin at the beginning", Motorcyclist (magazine) (Philadelphia, Pa): 54–57 

References

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