- Honda CMX250C
Infobox Motorcycle
name = Honda CMX250C
aka = Rebel 250
manufacturer =Honda
production = 1984 - 1987, 1996-1997, 1999 - present
predecessor =Honda CM250C Custom
successor = none
parent_company =
class = Cruiser
platform =
engine = 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
transmission = 5-speed
suspension = Front: 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
frame = tubular steel double cradle
brakes = Front: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Drum
rake = 30°
trail = 113 mm (4.4 inches)
wheelbase = 1450 mm (57.1 inches)
length =
width =
seat_height = 676 mm (26.6 inches)
dry_weight = (306.4 lb/139 kg)
wet_weight = (329 lb/149 kg)
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity = 2.6 US gallons (10 L), including 0.7-US gallon (2.5 L) reserve
related = Honda CM200T Twinstar
Honda CMX450 Rebel
Honda CB250 Nighthawk
similar =Yamaha SR250
Suzuki GN250
Suzuki GZ250 The
Honda CMX250, also known as the Honda Rebel 250, is a cruiser-stylemotorcycle . It uses the same engine as the Honda CB250 Nighthawk, a model intended more for street use. The Honda Rebel is part of theHonda CM series of cruisers and customized motorcycles.This lightweight (circa 320 pounds or 145 kg), 250 cc motorcycle is commonly used in the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation 's certified rider-training courses.The Rebel averages 65 miles per gallon (3.6 L/100 km), with refills needed at around 135 miles (215 km).Fact|date=February 2007 The Honda CMX250C's maximum speed (per speedometer) is 85 miles per hour (140 km/h), but tends to
redline under that depending on external factors.Fact|date=February 2007References
* [http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=Rebel&ModelYear=2006&ModelId=CMX250C6&bhcp=1 Honda Motorcycles - Rebel specifications page]
* [http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=Nighthawk&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=CB2507 Honda Motorcycles - Nighthawk specification page]
* [http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/250cc_cruiser_comparison/ "Motorcycle Cruiser" 250 cc cruiser comparison] -- of 2003 modelsExternal links
* [http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_CMX250C Motorcycle Wiki - Honda Rebel Pictures, Specifications and History]
* [http://www.cyclepedia.com/honda-cmx250c-rebel-online-service-manual/ Honda Rebel 250 Online Help System]Reviews
* [http://motorcycles.about.com/od/roadtestsreviews/a/motoreviews_sm_3.htm "Motorcycle Reviews", Beginner bikes] -- Reviews of 2004 models
* [http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mchonda/rebel250.html "Motorcycle Online" 1996 Rebel 250 review] -- Review of the 1996 model
* [http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/250cc_cruiser_comparison/ "Motorcycle Cruiser" 250 cc cruiser comparison] -- Reviews of 2003 models
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