Honda CB250SC Nighthawk (1996-00)

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The Honda CB 250SC Nighthawk was a motorcycle produced between 1996 and 2000. Its engine was a four-stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC with 2 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 239 cc. The bike was air cooled, had a compression ratio of 9.2:1, and used a 26mm Keihin carburetor for induction. The ignition used a CDI system, and the bike had electric starting. The maximum power output was 20 hp/14.6 kW at 9000 rpm, while the maximum torque was 18 Nm/12.5 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The bike used a 5-speed transmission and a chain for final drive. The front suspension used 31 mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension used dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment. The bike used 152 mm drum brakes both at the front and at the rear. The front tire had dimensions of 90/100-18, while the rear tire was 120/90-16. The wheelbase of the bike was 1430 mm/56.3 in, the seat height was 744 mm/29.3 in, and the dry weight was 130.2 kg/287 lbs. The fuel capacity of the bike was 19.5 liters/5.1 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 250SC Nighthawk

Year: 1996 – 00


Engine: Four stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 239 cc / 14.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 53 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 26mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 20 hp / 14.6 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 18 Nm / 12.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 31mm Telescopic forks
Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment.

Rear Wheel Travel: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 152mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 152mm Drum
Front Tyre: 90/100-18
Rear Tyre: 120/90-16
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height: 744 mm / 29.3 in
Dry Weight: 130.2 kg / 287 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal

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