HONDA CMX250 Rebel (1996-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 1996 Honda CMX250 Rebel was a cruiser-style motorcycle manufactured by Honda on and off since 1985. It was part of the CM series in Honda's range, comprising modules of different displacement engines, shapes, and sizes.

The CMX250 had at its core a 234cc straight-twin engine as the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard model and was commonly used as a certified rider-training machine by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

Also, in the 1980s, the bike replaced Vespa scooters used by the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. In contrast, in 2000, the CMX250 was replaced by the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportsters, which were more potent and provided better durability and visibility.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear with five-way spring preload adjustability, mounted on a double cradle tubular steel frame.

A single 240 mm disc engaged by a dual-piston caliper provided the front stopping power. In comparison, a rod-operating 230 mm drum unit achieved the rear braking performance, offering optimum stopping power.

The 1996 Honda CMX250 Rebel used the 234cc four-stroke straight-twin air-cooled engine as a stressed chassis member, boasting 19 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.

The bike packed standard features from the factory, including a two-piece dual seat, a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a speedometer with gear recommendations based on speed, and wire-spoke wheels.