HONDA Motorcycle
Nighthawk CB250

1991 Honda Nighthawk CB250'91 (CB250L'91 in California)

• One color was available: Passion Red
• The "HONDA" wing and "NIGHTHAWK" decals were silver
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The California serial number began JH2MC241*MK000007 while the rest of the United States models began JH2MC240*MK000014 (where the * indicates a checksum number).

1992 CB250'92 Nighthawk

• It came in either Myth Blue Metallic or Passion Red
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC240*NK100001.

1993 CB250'93 Nighthawk

• It came in one of three colors: Black, Candy Bourgogne Red, or Candy Tahitian Blue
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC240*PK200001.

1994 CB250'94 Nighthawk

• It came in one of three colors: Black, Metallic Blue, or Candy Red
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC240*RK300001.

1995 CB250'95 Nighthawk

• It came in only two colors: Black or Candy Red
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC240*SK400001.

1996 CB250'96 Nighthawk

• It came in the same two colors as the previous year: Black or Candy Red
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC240*TK500001.

1997 CB250'97 Nighthawk

• It came in the same two colors as the '95 and '96 models: Black or Candy Red
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC240*VK600001.

2003 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

2004 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26.0mm CV
• Ignition: CDI
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 31.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Drum
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 90/100-18
• Rear Tire: 120/90-16
• Wheelbase: 56.3 inches
• Seat Height: 29.3 inches
• Dry Weight: 287.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black
• Warranty: 1 year

2005 Nighthawk 250 (CB250)

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26.0mm CV
• Ignition: CDI
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 31.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Drum
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 90/100-18
• Rear Tire: 120/90-16
• Wheelbase: 56.3 inches
• Seat Height: 29.3 inches
• Dry Weight: 287 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black
• Warranty: 1 year

2006 CB250 Nighthawk

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26.0mm CV
• Ignition: CDI
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 31.0mm fork; 4.8-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Drum
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 90/100-18
• Rear Tire: 120/90-16
• Wheelbase: 56.3 inches
• Seat Height: 29.3 inches
• Dry Weight: 286 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
• Emissions: Meets current CARB and EPA standards
• California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Metallic Silver
• Model ID: CB250

2007 CB250 Nighthawk

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53mm x 53mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26mm CV
• Ignition: CDI
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 31mm fork; 4.8-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Drum
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 90/100-18
• Rear Tire: 120/90-16
• Wheelbase: 56.3 inches
• Seat Height: 29.3 inches
• Dry Weight: 286 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
• Emissions: Meets current CARB and EPA standards
• California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Red
• Model ID: CB250

2008 CB250 Nighthawk

• Overview: Lightweight. Dependable. Performance packed. And as easy on your wallet as it is to use. That's the Nighthawk®, our 250cc all-arounder that goes way beyond what typically defines an intro bike (although it is peerless in that respect). Whether a total beginner or a seasoned vet, the Nighthawk offers every rider the perfect combination of performance, Honda reliability, and perhaps best of all, value.
• Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke 53mm x 53mm
• Compression Ratio 9.2:1
• Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Ignition CDI
• Transmission Five-speed
• Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension 31mm fork; 4.8-inch travel
• Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake Drum
• Rear Brake Drum
• Front Tire 90/100-18
• Rear Tire 120/90-16
• Wheelbase 56.3 inches
• Seat Height 29.3 inches
• Curb Weight 315 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel -- ready to ride)
• Fuel Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve
• Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors Black
• Model ID CB250
• 6 months

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