Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 2007, 2008
In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C, a comfortable and stylish motorcycle introduced as a nifty entry-level cruiser that retained the full attire of the larger machines, with solid confidence, while being extremely easy to operate.
The bike featured a low seating position that made sure even smaller riders could easily reach the ground once the bike stopped, while the lightweight construction also fitted well female riders. The user-friendly combination of lightweight and comfortable size made the bike one of the favorite choices for young riders who were looking for an easy-to-handle cruiser.
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.
For suspension, the bike packed 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.
As for braking performance, the bike featured a single disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power.
In the performance department, the 2008 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C was powered by a 234cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that ran smoothly and quietly but was also economical and easy to maintain.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled parallel twin, SOHC; two valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 234 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.1x2.1 in OR 53 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | Horsepower: | 0/0 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/ lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Single 26mm diaphragm-type constant-velocity (CV) carburator |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | Chain | Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel | Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability; 2.9 inches travel | Front Brake: | Single-disc with twin-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 26.6 in OR 676 mm | Wheelbase: | 57.1 in OR 1450 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 331 lbs OR 150 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.6 gallons OR 9.8 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 3.00-18 | Rear: | 130/90-15 |
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