Honda CB250N (1979-80)

The Honda CB250N motorcycle, produced in 1979-80, features an air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc, 29mm Mikuni carb induction, and a capacitor discharger ignition system. It delivers a maximum power of 27 hp at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 14.7 ft-lb at 8500 rpm, via a 6-speed transmission with chain drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks with 115mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is dual shock with adjustable preload and 65mm wheel travel. Front brakes consist of a single disc of 273mm in diameter, and rear brakes are a 160mm drum. The tires are 3.60-19 in the front and 4.10-19 in the rear. The dry weight of the bike is 166 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres. The average fuel consumption is 20.3 km/lit, and the bike has a top speed of 138 km/h or 85.7 mph. It can accelerate to 119 km/h in 17.5 seconds over the quarter-mile distance. The Honda CB250N was compared to other bikes like the Yamaha XS250 and Kawasaki Z250 in a Which Bike 1979 road test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 250N

Year: 1979-80
Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC
Capacity: 249
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 41.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Induction: 29mm Mikuni carb
Ignition / Starting: Capacitor discharger /
Max Power: 27 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 14.7 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shock with adjustable preload, 65mm wheel travel
Front Brakes: Single 273mm disc
Rear Brakes: 160 drum
Front Tyre: 3.60-19
Rear Tyre: 4.10-19
Dry Weight: 166 kg
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres
Consumption Average: 20.3 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 17.5 sec / 119 km/h
Top Speed: 138 km/h / 85.7 mph
Road Test: Yamaha XS250. Kawasaki Z250. Honda CB250N. Which Bike 1979