Honda CBR250R (1988-89)

The Honda CBR250R was a motorcycle model produced in 1988-89. It featured a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine, with a 249cc capacity, and a liquid cooling system. The bike had a compression ratio of 11.5:1, and was equipped with a carburetor and CDI ignition. The motorcycle had an electric start, and was capable of producing up to 40 horsepower at 14500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 23.5 Nm at 11500 rpm. The clutch was a wet multi-plate coil spring, and the transmission was a six-speed. The bike sported Telescopic forks for its front suspension, and pro-link swing arm for its rear suspension. The brakes were hydraulic discs (two for the front, one for the rear), and the front tire had a size of 100/70-17, while the rear tire measured 130/70-17. The Honda CBR250R had a wheelbase of 1380mm (54.3in), and a seat height of 750mm (29.5in). The motorcycle weighed around 153kg (337lbs), and had a fuel capacity of 14 litres (3.6 US gal). According to Motosprint, a road test was performed on the Honda CBR250R.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBR 250R

Year: 1988 – 89
Engine: Four stroke, Transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 48.5 x 33.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 14500 rpm
Max Torque: 23.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate coil spring
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Pro-link. swing arm
Front Brakes: 2x Hydraulic discs
Rear Brakes: Single hydraulic disc
Front Tyre: 100/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 130/70-17
Wheelbase: 1380 mm / 54.3 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 153 kg / 337 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal
Road Test: Motosprint