HONDA CBF250 (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBF250, an entry-level machine with a small displacement engine designed primarily for city commuting and beginner riders.

The bike was manufactured from 2004 to 2015, and over the years, it didn't feature any significant updates except for graphic and color changes remaining similar to earlier models. Overall, the CBF250 was a reliable and affordable machine with a compact size, fuel efficiency, and comfortable riding that made it a popular choice among beginner and experienced riders.

In addition, the bike came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as a round headlight with a chromed ring, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a blacked-out exhaust system with a chromed muffler, twin instrument panels, and cast aluminum wheels.

The CBF250 was built around a tubular steel frame that housed a telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber on the rear for optimum suspension performance, while the stopping power was achieved by a single 276 mm disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 180 mm drum unit on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 2005 Honda CB250 had at its core a 249cc four-stroke single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine fed by a carburetor and delivered an output power of 24 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,000 rpm.