Honda CB250F
The Honda CB250F is a standard motorcycle which were launched in 1996. This is also known as the Honda Hornet 250 and was available originally only 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 model dual-tone colored exterior. This bike is said to emit a peculiar high-pitched whine due to the gear driven camshafts used inside the engine.
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Following reception from the Japanese market, the CB600F Hornet and CB900F Hornet were made available to the markets outside Japan.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 4 stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, inline 4-cylinder
- Total Displacement: 249 cm3
- Chassis: Diamond (mono-backbone) frame
- Chassis code: MC31-
- Engine code: MC14E-
- Weight: dry 151 kg, drive ready 168 kg
- Max. Power: 40PS / 29 kW at 14,000rpm (claimed)[1]
- Max. Torque: 24 Nm / 2.4kgm at 11,000rpm (claimed)[1]
- Bore x Stroke: 48.5 x 33.8 mm
- Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
- Fuel delivery: 4 Carburetors (Keihin VP03 or VP05 on later models)
- Starting method: electric, battery assisted
- Transmission: 6 speed manual
- Chain: D.I.D. or E.K. - 520 O-Ring chain.
- Fuel Tank: 16L
- Seat Height: 74.5 cm
- Front Tyre: Bridgestone (BT50F) 130/70ZR 16M/C (61W)
- Rear Tyre: Bridgestone (BT50R) 180/55ZR 17M/C (73W)
- Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic forks
- Rear Suspension: Showa Monoshock with swingarm, preload adjustable.
- Front Brakes: Hydraulic disc, Single 296mm disc with 4 piston Nissin caliper
- Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc, Single 220mm disc with single piston Nissin caliper
- Fuel economy: 32 km/l (at constant 60 km/h)
Model information
A series of models were introduced starting from the initial 1996 year version to the final 2007 year version. After that this product has been discontinued.
- Chassis code starting as MC31-100: called Honda CB250FT
- Chassis code starting as MC31-105: called Honda CB250FT-II
- Chassis code starting as MC31-110: called Honda CB250FV
- Chassis code starting as MC31-115: called Honda CB250FX
- Chassis code starting as MC31-120: called Honda CB250FY
- Chassis code starting as MC31-125: called Honda CB250F1
- Chassis code starting as MC31-130: called Honda CB250F3
- Chassis code starting as MC31-140: called Honda CB250F6
- Chassis code starting as MC31-150: called Honda CB250F7
2014 CB250F and CB300F
In 2014, Honda launched the entirely new single-cylinder CB250F (without the "Hornet" name), which is based on the CBR250R sport bike. Honda also launched the 287 cc version for the developed markets, called the CB300F, which is based on the CBR300R.
See also
Notes
- 1 2 FACT BOOK Hornet1996.2. Honda
References
- 1. http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/250spec.html
- 2.(Japanese) http://www.honda.co.jp/news/1996/2960125sp.html
- 3. (English) http://world.honda.com/news/1998/2980929.html
- 4.(Japanese) http://www.honda.co.jp/news/2006/2061220-hornet.html
- 5. (Sinhalese) http://forum.motorbikelk.com/index.php?topic=17.0
- 6. http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/Honda-Hornet-CB250F-/10000000001717892/g.html