HONDA CB250 Nighthawk (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB250 Nighthawk, a naked machine that harked back to the quarter-liter bikes of the 70s and offered plenty of features suitable for beginner riders while serving as an efficient commuter for daily rides.

The bike packed an updated version of the engine used by the 1985-1987 CMX250 Rebel, with new wiring, new components, a larger carburetor, a new valve cover, and a reshaped cylinder head. The retro design cues of the bike were complemented by a modern approach in a lightweight and dependable package.

Compared to the Honda Rebel 250, which offered similar specifications, the CB250 Nighthawk was considered a standard street motorcycle for urban street use.

In addition, the bike came with standard features that included a chromed dual exhaust system, a wide handlebar, a one-piece dual seat, a round headlight with a chromed ring, a black-finished steel frame, a side stand, an analog instrument cluster, and wire-spoked wheels.

On the front end, the bike featured a 31 mm telescopic fork and dual shock absorbers with five-way preload adjustability on the rear, while the wire-spoked wheels were fitted both front and rear with a couple of 152 mm drum braking units.

In the performance department, the 2008 Honda CB250 Nighthawk was set in motion by a 239cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by two Keihin carburetors that helped deliver an output power of 20 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 18 Nm (13 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm.