| Honda's profilation of this bike | 
  | Lightweight. Dependable. Performance packed. And as easy on your wallet as it is to use. That´s the Nighthawk®, our 250cc all-arounder that goes way beyond what typically defines an intro bike (although it is peerless in that respect). | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Honda CB250 Nighthawk | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2008 | 
    | Type | Custom / cruiser | 
| Price as new | US$ 3699.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.5   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 234.0 ccm (14.28 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 9.2:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 53.0 x 53.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Ignition | CDI | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 34.0° | 
    | Trail | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 31mm fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 90/90-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 120/90-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 142.9 kg (315.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 16.27 litres (4.30 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Black | 
    | Comments | Model ID: CB250 | 
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        | Further information | 
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