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.