CN 250

1997 Honda CN 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1997 Honda CN 250 pairs a 244 cc (14.9 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) while maximum torque reaches 20.5 Nm (15.1 lb-ft). With a specific output of 69.7 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 CN 250 measures 156 kg (344 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 665 mm (26.2 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 3 indexed model years from 1997 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.