Model Name:HORNET250
Manufacturer:HONDA
Model Year:1996
It mounted the straight 4 engine, inherited from the CBR250RR, on its mono backbone frame. It had a tire for 900RR for its front and rear, that looked oversized at first glance.
Specifications:
[Basic spec]
| Manufacturer | HONDA | Engine Type | Water-Cooled 4 Cycle DOHC 4-Valve 4 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Name | HORNET250 | Starter | Self Starter |
| Grade | - | Maximum Output (ps) | 40ps(29.4kw)/13000rpm |
| Drive Train | - | Maximum Torque (kgf/m) | 2.4kg-m(23.5N-m)/11000rpm |
| Model Type | MC31 | Curb Weight | 166 |
| Displacement | 249 | Dry Weight | 149 |
| Sales Launch Year | 1996/2 | Fuel Efficiency by Catalog | 32.0 km/L (at 60 km/h) |
| Height/Width/Length | 1055/-/2045 | Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 |
| Seat Height | 760 | Distance to Empty | - |
| Front Tire Indication | 130/70ZR16 | Fuel Supply | Carburetor |
| Rear Tire Indication | 180/55ZR17 |
[Service data]
| Standard Plug | CR8EH-9 | Chain Size | 520 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Used Plugs | 4 | Chain Link Number | 110 |
| Engine Oil Amount | 2.7 | Battery Code | YTX7L-BS |
| Engine Oil (Refill) | 2.2L | Headlight | 12V 60w/55w |
| Engine Oil (Element Replacement) | 2.4L | Headlight Type | H4 |
| Front Blinker Rating | 12V 18w/5w | Headlight Remarks | - |
| Drive Sprocket Teeth Number | 14 | Tail Light Rating | 12V 23w/8w |
| Driven Sprocket Teeth Number | 45 | Rear Blinker Rating | 12V 15w |
[Machine detail]
| Motor Model Code | MC14E | Caster Angle | 25.7 Degrees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore (mm) | 48.5 | Trail (mm) | 99 |
| Storke (mm) | 33.8 | Minimum Ground Clearance | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | Distance Between Axes | - |
| Ignition Method | Full Transistor Battery Ignition | Streering Angle (Right) | - |
| Engine Lubrication Type | Force Feeding & Splash | Turning Angle (Left) | - |
| Frame Type | Diamond（Mono Backbone） | Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | 8mm |
| Minimum Rotaion Radius | 2.6 | Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity | - |
[Underbody detail]
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | Suspension Type (Rear) | Swing Arm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Remarks | - | Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | Rear Suspension Stroke | - |
| Rear Brake Remarks | - | Rear Wheel Travel | - |
| Suspension Type (Front) | Telescopic | ABS | - |
| Front Fork Type | Upright Fork | Drive Train | Chain |
| Front Suspension Stroke | - | Differential Oil Amount | - |
| Front Fork Diameter | - | Chain Remarks | - |
[Equipment]
| Seat Lowering Allowance | - | Theft Prevention Device | Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | 8mm | Tail Light Bulb Type | S25 |
| Mirror Remarks | OEM Adapter: Type C | Tail Light Base Shape | BAY15D |
| Electronic Device Remarks | - | Tail Light Base Shape 2 | - |
| Fuel Gauge | Available | Tail Light Remarks | - |
| Clock | - | Front Blinker Bulb Type | T20 |
| Hazard | - | Front Blinker Base Shape | - |
[Engine detail]
| Clutch Type | Wet Multiple Plate Coil Spring | Tappet Clearance (mm) EX | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Permanently Engaged 6-Stage Normal Shift | Idling Initial Value (rpm) | - |
| Number of Gears | 6 | Needle Steps (Clip Location) | - |
| Gear Ratio | 2.733 / 2.000 / 1.590 / 1.318 / 1.111 / 0.965 | Float Level (mm) | - |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 2.966 | Air Screw Return | - |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | 3.214 | Main Jet Type | - |
| Variable Speed Vehicle Gear Ratio | - | Main Jet Number | #88+#90 |
| Tappet Clearance (mm) IN | - |
[Other spec]
| Clutch Cable Length | - | Rear Brake Cable Length | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Cable Length | - | Other Cables | - |
| Meter Cable Length | - | Engine Number (Production Launch) | - |
| Throttle Cable Length | - | Engine Number (Production End) | - |
| Front Brake Cable Length | - |
[See Moto Index of HONDA]
[See Accessories for HONDA HORNET250]
