Honda CMX250C

Honda CMX250C

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Rebel 250
Predecessor	Honda CM250C Custom
Class	Cruiser
Engine	234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled SOHC two valves per cyl. straight-twin [1]
Bore / stroke	53.0 mm × 53.0 mm (2.09 in × 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 lb·ft (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 (306 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 (4.52–3.76 L/100 km; 62.4–75.2 mpg-imp)[3][2]
Related	Honda CM200T Twinstar Honda CMX450 Rebel Honda CB250 Nighthawk

The Honda CMX250, or Rebel 250, is a 234 cc (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-twin 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.^{[citation needed]}

The Rebel's fuel consumption averages 52–62.6 mpg_-US (4.52–3.76 L/100 km; 62.4–75.2 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]

See also

• Kymco Venox 250
• Suzuki Marauder GZ 250
• Suzuki TU250
• Yamaha DragStar 250

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