1996 Honda CB 250F Hornet

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Honda CB 250F Hornet

Make Model	Honda CB 250F Hornet
Year	1996 -
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	48.3 x 33.0 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Lubrication	Wet Sump Forced Pressure
Induction	4 x Constant Velocity
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 14000 rpm
Max Torque	24.4 Nm / 18 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Clutch	Wet multiplate
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	40mm telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Monoshock preload adjustable.
Front Brakes	Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	130/70-16
Rear Tyre	180/55-17
Dry Weight	151 kg / 355 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

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-4 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.

Following reception from the Japanese market, the CB600F Hornet and CB900F Hornet were made available to the markets outside Japan.