CB 250

2003 Honda CB 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2003 Honda CB 250 relies on a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.5 HP (13.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18 Nm (13.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. With a specific output of 79.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CB 250 measures 132 kg (291 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1972 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.