CMX 250 Rebel

1998 Honda CMX 250 Rebel Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1998 Honda CMX 250 Rebel relies on a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.4 HP (12.7 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17.3 Nm (12.8 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 74.4 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 143 kg (315 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.22 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. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.