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Honda CB 250N 1979 Found in Honda |
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Make: Honda Model: CB 250N Year: 1979 Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC Capacity: 249 Bore: 62 x 41.4 mm Compression: 9.4:1 Induction: 29mm Mikuni carb Starter: Capacitor discharger Power: 27 hp @ 10000 rpm Torque: 14.7 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm Transmission: 6 Speed Front suspension: Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel Rear suspension: Dual shock with adjustable preload, 65mm wheel travel Front brake: Single 273mm disc Rear brake: 160 drum Front tyre: 3.60-19 Rear tyre: 4.10-19 Dry weight: 166 kg Fuel capacity: 14 Litres |
| When the CB400F2 four-cylinder was decided to be unsuitable for the American market, and therefore the world, Honda had to produce a twin-cylinder bike with at least as much performance, and came up with the Dream, or Hawk as it was known in the USA. It was also decided that a smaller version could be made for the quarter-litre class and this would also help make their four-stroke 250 quicker and more in keeping in touch with the opposition's quicker two-stroke machinery. Thus, the 250 Dream was introduced but, after the Europeans said that the styling was too American, it was dropped in favour of the 'N' series, better known as the Super Dreams. At that time, Honda hoped they had finally got their mix right! The engine of the 250 is a four-stroke air-cooled twin which features three valves per cylinder, two inlet and single exhaust driven from the single overhead camshaft. They allow better breathing and therefore more performance and economy. To keep the engine smooth, the moto | |
