Honda Nighthawk 250
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Honda CM200T Twinstar |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled parallel twin |
| Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Torque | 19.6 N·m (14.5 lbf·ft) |
| Transmission | 5 speed, chain drive |
| Brakes |
Front: Disc or drum depending on market Rear: Drum |
| Seat height | 755mm (29.7 in) |
| Weight |
130 kg (290 lb) (dry) 142.8 kg (315 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.4 L/100 km (83 mpg-imp; 69 mpg-US) to 4.0 L/100 km (71 mpg-imp; 59 mpg-US) |
| Related |
Honda Dream CB250 CMX450 Rebel Rebel 250 |
The Honda Nighthawk 250 is a standard Honda motorcycle. It features a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled parallel twin engine. First manufactured in 1982, the motorcycle has changed little except for color.
The engine generates 15 kW (20 hp) and 19.6 N·m (14.5 lbf·ft), achieving a top speed of around 130 km/h (81 mph). It has drum brakes and spoked wheels at front and rear, though front disc brakes and alloy wheels are on Australian, U.K. and Japanese models.
The Nighthawk 250 is essentially a light, maneuverable, inexpensive, economical, and easy to maintain bike. With a dry weight of 130 kilograms (290 lb), the bike can achieve 3.4 to 4.0 L/100 km (83 to 71 mpg-imp; 69 to 59 mpg-US).
It is often used at Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) motorcycle training. Its small size and low seat make it a popular model for riders of smaller stature.
In contrast to the Honda Rebel 250, which offers very similar specification, the Nighthawk is considered to be an urban street-use bike, standard street motorcycle. The bike's lineage can be traced back to the Honda CM200 Twinstar of the early 1980s, bored out to its maximum capacity of 234 cc (14.3 cu in).