HONDA CMX250C Rebel (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1985, the Japanese maker brought into the cruiser market the CMX250, also known as the Rebel 250 or the Honda Peronist, set in motion by the same engine as the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard model.

The bike was manufactured on and off between 1985 to 1987, 1996 to 1997, and 1999 to 2016. It was the smallest cruiser machine in Honda's range, with a lightweight and nimble package, ideal for beginner and shorter riders.

In the 1980s, the Metropolitan Police Department fleet in Washington, DC, was replaced with the CMX250, until 2000, when it was swapt with the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster, which was better than the CMX250.

The 2004 Honda CMX250C Rebel was built on a semi-double-cradle steel frame adorned with classic elements, such as chrome-plated headlight and taillight housings, chromed turn signals housings, a simple instrument cluster, a two-piece custom seat, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with chromed rims.

The braking system was carried over from the previous models, with a dual-piston caliper, a 240 mm disc on the front wheel, and dual shock absorbers on the rear with five-way spring preload adjustability.

Also, the 234cc parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine was carried from its predecessors with the same output power of 19 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.