CN 250

2000 Honda CN 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Honda CN 250 scooter motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm. With a specific output of 72.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 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, combined with a 1,625 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.

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.