FES 250 Foresight

1998 Honda FES 250 Foresight Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Honda FES 250 Foresight features a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22 Nm (16.2 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm. With a specific output of 80 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 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 FES 250 Foresight measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 745 mm (29.3 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 2 indexed model years from 1998 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.