CB250 Super Sport

1968 Honda CB250 Super Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1968 Honda CB250 Super Sport sport motorcycle, Honda pairs a 247.8 cc (15.1 cu in) twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 8,200 rpm. With a specific output of 88.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CB250 Super Sport measures 153 kg (337 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.95 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,295 mm (51 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1967 to 1968, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.