Honda CB250 Hornet (1996)

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.

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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