HONDA Motorcycle
Rebel CMX250C, CMX250CD

1984 Honda Rebel 250 CM250C'84

• It was available in one color: Black with red color on tank and side cover
• Engine: OHC, Parallel Twin
• Displacement:234 cc
• Bore and Stroke: 53 x 53 mm
• Compression ratio: 9.4:1
• Carburetor: 26 mm with accelerator pump
• Ignition system: CDI with electronic advance
• Starting system: electric
• Transmission: Five-speed, constant mesh
• Drive line: Polyurethane/Aramid fibre belt
• The belt is quiet, smooth and low on maintenance
• Easy-to-use belt tension measurement tool in tool kit
• Clutch: Wet, Multi-plate
• Brakes: Front and rear drum
• Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
• Rear Suspension: Twin VHD Shocks with two stage rebound damping and five way spring preload adjustment
• Front Tire Size: 3.25-18
• Rear Tire Size: 110/90-16
• Wheels: Wire spoke
• Wheelbase: 1345 mm (52.9 in.)
• Dry weight: 129 kg (284.3 lbs)
• Overall length: 2030 mm (79.9 in.)
• Overall width: 810 mm (31.9 in.)
• Seat height: 730 mm (28.7 in.)
• Fuel capacity: 12.5 litres (2.8 imp. gal)
• Handlebars: Pull-back style

1985 Rebel 250 CMX250C'85 (CMX250CL'85 in California)

• Two colors were available: Candy Supreme Red and Pearl Stellar Black
• The fuel tank wing decal is brown, orange, and yellow
• The side covers were chrome plated
• The frame and control levers were black
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The California serial number began JH2MC1311FK000001 while the rest of the United States models began JH2MC1302FK000001.

1986 CMX250C'86 Rebel

• It came in either Pearl Stellar Black or Candy Eiger Blue
• The black bike was the same as the 1985 model
• The blue bike's tank decal was black, gray, and silver
• Also the "REBEL" decal was silver and black; and the frame was black
• The frame and control levers were black
• The side covers were chrome plated
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC130*GK000001.

1986 CMX250CD'86 Rebel 250 Limited

• It came in Pearl Stellar Black
• The gas tank and rear fender striping was gold
• the cylinder head cover, headlight, and speedometer rims were gold
• The gas tank cap and carburetor cover were gold
• The engine cases, fork legs, and handlebar levers were chrome plated
• The side covers were chrome plated
• The engine was a 234cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 5-speed transmission
• The serial number began JH2MC132*GK000001.

1987 CMX250C'87 Rebel

• It came in Black or Candy Wineberry Red
• The black bike's tank decal was dark, medium, and light brown
• The red bike's tank decal was gray, silver, and white
• The red bike's frame was also red
• The side covers were chrome plated
• The serial number began JH2MC130*HK200001.

1996 CMX250C'96 Rebel

• The top picture shows the model sold in 1996 in the USA in just one color: Magna Red
• This bike had been absent from the Honda lineup for nine years
• In Canada the color scheme was black and silver and the tank was different (bottom picture)
• The seat height was extremely low
• The serial number began JH2MC130*TK300001.

1997 CMX250C'97 Rebel

• It came in one of two colors: Black with Enamel Cream and Pearl Shining Yellow with White
• The serial number began JH2MC130*VK400001.

2001 CMX250C REBEL

• Engine Type: Air-COOLED parallel twin-cylinder
  
• Displacement: 234cc
  
• Bore and Stoke: 53mm x 53mm
  
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
  
• Valve Train: SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
  
• Carburetion: Single 26mm, diaphragm-type CV
  
• Transmission: 5-speed
  
• Final Drive: "O" ring chain
  
• Front Suspension: 33mm fork, 115mm travel
  
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 74mm travel
  
• Front Tire: 3.00-18
  
• Rear Tire: 130/90-15
  
• Front Brakes: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
  
• Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
  
• Seat Height: 675mm (26.6")
  
• Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1")
  
• Dry Weight: 139 kg (306.4 lb)
  
• Fuel Capacity: 10.0 liters
  
• Color: Black

2003 CMX250C REBEL

• Engine Type: Air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
• Displacement: 234cc
• Bore and Stoke: 53mm x 53mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26mm, diaphragm-type CV
• Transmission: 5-speed
• Final Drive: "O" ring chain
• Front Suspension: 33mm fork, 115mm travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 74mm travel
• Front Tire: 3.00-18
• Rear Tire: 130/90-15
• Front Brakes: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
• Seat Height: 675mm (26.6")
• Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1")
• Dry Weight: 139 kg (306.4 lb)
• Fuel Capacity: 10.0 liters
• Color: Pearl Blue or Black

2004 CMX250C REBEL

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CDI
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 3.00-18
• Rear Tire: 130/90-15
• Wheelbase: 57.1 inches
• Seat Height: 26.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 306.4 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black, Red
• Warranty: 1 year

2005 CMX250C REBEL

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CDI
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 33mm fork; 4.6-inch (117mm) travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; (74mm) 2.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 3.00-18
• Rear Tire: 130/90-15
• Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 inches)
• Seat Height: 675mm (26.6 inches)
• Dry Weight: 139 kg (306.4 pounds)
• Fuel Capacity: 10 litres (2.6 gallons), including 0.7-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black, Candy Orange
• Warranty: 1 year

2006 CMX250C Rebel

• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CD
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 3.00-18
• Rear Tire: 130/90-15
• Rake: 30-degree 40'
• Trail: 113mm (4.4 inches)
• Wheelbase: 57.1 inches
• Seat Height: 26.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 306.4 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black, Pearl White
• Model ID: CMX250C

2007 CMX250C Rebel

• Overview: There are heaps of style and loads of user-friendly performance wrapped in this timeless 250-class package. Classic styling, reliable four-stroke power from its 234cc air-cooled twin, effortless, confidence-inspiring handling -- that's the Rebel, hands-down the best entry-level bike on the road, in a nutshell.
• Engine Type: 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CD
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 3.00-18
• Rear Tire: 130/90-15
• Rake: 30-degree 40'
• Trail: 113mm (4.4 inches)
• Wheelbase: 57.1 inches
• Seat Height: 26.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 306.4 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
• Emissions: Meets Current EPA standards
• California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Candy Dark Red, Black
• Model ID: CMX250C

2008 CMX250C Rebel

• Overview: There are entry-level cruisers, and then there's the Rebel-sporting more style and user-friendly performance than any other 250-class machine out there. Dependable Honda four-stroke power, exceptional handling, styling as classic as it is attractive, an all-new Silver paint scheme ... what's not to like about this great entry-level cruiser on the road? Correct. Absolutely nothing.
• Engine Type 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke 53.0mm x 53.0mm
• Compression Ratio 9.2:1
• Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Induction Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor
• Ignition CD
• Transmission Five-speed
• Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel
• Rear Suspension Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
• Front Brake Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake Drum
• Front Tire 3.00-18
• Rear Tire 130/90-15
• Rake 30-degree 40'
• Trail 113mm (4.4 inches)
• Wheelbase 57.1 inches
• Seat Height 26.6 inches
• Curb Weight TBD
• Fuel Capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
• Emissions Meets Current EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors Black, Silver Metallic
• Model ID CMX250C
• 1 year Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship

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