Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2005 Honda CB 250 Nighthawk pairs a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 53.0 x 53.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the CB 250 Nighthawk measures 130.2 kg (287 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 744 mm (29.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.27-liter (4.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
744 mm (29.3 in)
Engine
Displacement234.0 ccm (14.28 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke53.0 x 53.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Single 26.0mm CV
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake32.7°
Trail161 mm (6.3 inches)
Front Suspension31.0mm fork;
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability;
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-18
Rear Tyre120/90-16
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight130.2 kg (287.0 pounds)
Seat Height744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
