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43/100Commuter
Power
17 HP
Top Speed
160 km/h
Engine
249 ccm
Technical Overview
1978 Honda CB 250 TE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1978 Honda CB 250 TE features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Specific Output
68.3 HP/L
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power17.0 HP (12.4 kW))
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemCarburettor. KeiKhin
LubricationEngine oil
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plates
Performance
Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
0-100 km/h50.00 seconds
ExhaustDouble steel cilencers
Chassis
Rear SuspensionDouble shock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.60-19
Rear Tyre3.60-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed/black
Notes
i am not sure about model name and year because my bikes model name written on engine is CB 250 TE,but year 1978 model name i seen in your websit is CB 250 T .
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