CMX 250 Rebel

1997 Honda CMX 250 Rebel Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1997 Honda CMX 250 Rebel utilizes a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.5 HP (13.5 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 79.1 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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 CMX 250 Rebel measures 141 kg (311 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.62 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1996 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.