HONDA CB250 (1967-1968) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1967, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer presented the Honda CB250 as a successor to the CB72 model and featured a noise optimization where it lost two hp compared to the CB72 and also came with a four-speed manual transmission.

In 1968, the CB250 made its way on the market as a completely new development that featured knee pads on the tank, a more modern design compared to the previous model, and a redesigned engine, transmission, frame, and fork.

Compared to the CB72, the Honda CB250 packed a wider teardrop-shaped tank with Honda lettering, a lower seating position, straight-up cylinders, the chain drive was moved to the left, and two separate housings for the instrument cluster.

In addition, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a one-piece dual seat, wire-spoked wheels, a wide handlebar, a dual exhaust system, an analog instrument cluster, a center stand, a round headlight, and a black steel frame.

Inside the semi-double-cradle steel frame, the 1968 Honda CB250 packed a 249cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 30 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 21 Nm (16 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,500 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers on the rear, while the braking performance was handled by a drum unit both front and rear.