HONDA Rebel 250 CX250C (2009-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CMX250C, also known as the Rebel 250, an entry-level motorcycle with a cruiser-style appearance that packed the same engine as the CB250 Nighthawk, which was intended for street use.

The Honda Rebel was part of the CM series of cruisers and customized motorcycles in Honda's range, with a low weight of 145 kg (320 lbs) and a 250cc engine, the bike was commonly used in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's certified rider-training courses.

Some key features of the bike included the semi-double cradle frame that offered a long wheelbase and a very low seat height, a wide 15-inch rear tire, wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims, a pulled back handlebar, a teardrop fuel tank, a two-piece custom-styled seat, and an O-ring-sealed chain for increased durability.

In the performance department, the 2010 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C had its soul brought to life by a 234cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft)of torque available at 5,500 rpm.

In the braking performance, the bike packed a single disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power.

As for suspension, the bike was handled by a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front that offered 12 cm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers with five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear that offered seven cm of wheel travel.