The Honda CB250 Hornet is a motorcycle model made in 1996. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, with a displacement of 249cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and features forced pressure induction with 4 constant velocity carburetors. Ignition is CDI and the starting mechanism is electric. The maximum output of the engine is 40 horsepower at 14000 rpm and a maximum torque of 24.4 Nm at 11000 rpm. The gearbox has six gears and the final drive is through a chain. Suspension in the front is provided by 40mm telescopic forks and in the rear by a monoshock preload adjustable system. The front brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 220mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The tires are 130/70-16 in the front and 180/55-17 in the rear. Dry weight is 151 kg or 355 lbs and the fuel tank has a capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 250 Hornet
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 48.3 x 33.0 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump Forced Pressure |
| Induction | 4 x Constant Velocity |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 14000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.4 Nm / 18 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 40mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 130/70-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-17 |
| Dry Weight | 151 kg / 355 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
