| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Honda CB 250 RS | 
    | Model year | 1981 | 
    | Category | Naked bike | 
    | Rating | 3.6   See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 26.0 HP (19.0  kW)) @ 8500 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 146.0 km/h (90.7 mph) | 
    | Compression | 9.3:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 57.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.00-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 4.10-18 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 148.0 kg (326.3 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons) | 
    
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