HONDA CB250 (1973-1974) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1974, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CB250, a standard machine part of the CB series in Honda's range that first appeared in 1967 as a successor to the larger CB72 motorcycle.

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.

The bike featured a broader and more rounded fuel tank than the CB72 machine and was lower and longer than the original CB250 model, which resulted in a lower riding position. With no additional power to match, the CB250 was not quite the speed performer as the CB72 had been.

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.

The 1974 CB250 packed standard features, such as wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims, a dual exhaust system a one-piece dual seat, an analog instrument panel, a round headlight, a wide handlebar, and a side stand.

In the horsepower department, the 1974 Honda CB250 had its soul brought to life by a 249cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine fitted with Keihin carburetors that helped deliver 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.