HONDA CB250SC Nighthawk (1998-1999) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1999, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB250SC Nighthawk, a naked machine in part of the CB series in Honda's range that didn't feature any changes whatsoever over the years, except for some color changes.

The Nighthawk was a lightweight, maneuverable, inexpensive, and easy-to-maintain motorcycle, powered by the engine used on the 1985-1987 CMX250 Rebel, updated with new wiring, new components, a larger carburetor, a new valve cover, and a reshaped cylinder head.

Equipped from the factory, the model came with standard features, such as a chromed dual exhaust system, a wide handlebar, a one-piece dual seat, a round headlight with a chromed ring, a black-finished steel frame, and wire-spoked wheels.

In the performance department, the 1999 Honda CB250SC Nighthawk had its soul brought to life by a 239cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by two Keihin carburetors that helped deliver an output power of 20 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 18 Nm (13 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm. The power was sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission and a chain drive.

For suspension, the bike packed a 31 mm telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers with five-way preload adjustability on the rear, while the braking performance was handled by two 152 drum units both front and rear.