HONDA CM 250 T (1982-1986) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CM250 was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1981 to 1983, part of the CM series that comprised models of various displacements, shapes, and sizes. The bike was powered by an air-cooled parallel-twin cylinder engine reaching a top speed of 137 kph (85 mph).

The North American version was designated as the CM250C and precursor to the Honda CMX250C, also known as the Rebel 250, while the European model was identified as the CM250TB.

The European model was based on the engine used by the Honda Superdream CB250N, fitted with a five-speed transmission instead of a six-speed unit. Its North American cruiser styling characteristics included a stepped seat, a high-mounted handlebar, megaphone-shaped exhaust mufflers, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and many chromed and polished alloy elements.

The finish of the chrome-plated elements was on the poor quality side, becoming white and furring up in cold and damp weather conditions. The most affected part was the exhaust system balance box.

The 1982 Honda CM250T was built on a diamond tubular steel frame that used the engine as a stressed chassis member and had an inverted tooth-type cam chain. In addition, the T model was fitted with Honda Comstar cast-alloy wheels as standard.

The CM250T had a 234cc parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 17 hp with a peak at 7,500 rpm.