The Honda CB250SC Nighthawk was a motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1989. It boasted a four-stroke, twin-cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 239cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike had a maximum power output of 20 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 18 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Suspension included 31mm telescopic forks and dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment. The bike had a wheelbase of 1430mm and a seat height of 744mm. It weighed in at 130.2kg and had a fuel capacity of 19.5 litres. The Nighthawk was equipped with 152mm drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, with a front tire size of 90/100-18 and a rear tire size of 120/90-16.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 250SC Nighthawk
| Year | 1982 – 89 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 239 cc / 14.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 53 x 53 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 26mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 20 hp / 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18 Nm / 12.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 31mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 152mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 152mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 90/100-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 744 mm / 29.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 130.2 kg / 287 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal |
