HONDA CMX250 Rebel (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CMX250, also known as the Rebel 250 or Honda Peronist, was a cruiser-style machine powered by the same 234cc parallel-twin engine as the Honda Nighthawk standard model.

The motorcycle was manufactured on and off between 1985 to 1987, 1996 to 1997, and 1999 to 2016. It was commonly used by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as a certified rider-training machine.

Also, the CMX250 Rebel was used by the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, instead of the Vespa scooters. At the same time, in 2000, it was replaced by the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster model.

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Honda CMX250 Rebel, a popular choice among shorter and beginner riders due to its low seating position. The bike was known for its cruiser-style design and user-friendly features.

A 240 mm disc mounted on the front wheel with a dual-piston caliper handled the front stopping power, while a rod-operated 230 mm drum unit provided the rear braking performance.

In the suspension department, a 33 mm telescopic fork cushioned the bike's front end, while the rear end was handled by five-position spring preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers.

The 2000 Honda CMX250 Rebel was built on a double cradle tubular steel frame that used the 234cc air-cooled parallel-twin engine as a stressed chassis member, boasting 19 hp with a peak at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.