| Honda's profilation of this bike | 
  | There are entry-level cruisers, and then there´s the Rebel-sporting more style and user-friendly performance than any other 250-class machine out there. Dependable Honda four-stroke power, exceptional handling, styling as classic as it is attractive, an all-new Silver paint scheme ... what´s not to like about this great entry-level cruiser on the road? Correct. Absolutely nothing. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Honda Rebel | 
    | Model year | 2008 | 
    | Category | Custom / cruiser | 
| Price as new | US$ 3199.   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 | 
  
    | Displacement | 234.0 ccm (14.28 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | 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. Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Ignition | CD | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° | 
    | Trail | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 33mm fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 74 mm (2.9 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 90/90-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 130/90-15 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Seat height | 676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 9.84 litres (2.60 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Black, Silver Metallic | 
    | Comments | Model ID: CMX250C | 
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        | Further information | 
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 Honda Rebel discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. | 
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