What category is the 2018 Honda CB250F?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	Honda CB250F
Year	2018

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	46.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. PGM-Fi, 38mm throttle body
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Compression	10.7:1
Torque	23.00 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Power	29.00 HP (21.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	249.40 ccm (15.22 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter	296 mm (11.7 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. ABS
Rear tyre	140/70-17
Front tyre	110/70-17
Rear wheel travel	103 mm (4.1 inches)
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel	103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension	37mm fork
Trail	99 mm (3.9 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.3°
Frame type	Cradle, steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	12.87 litres (3.40 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,369 mm (53.9 inches)
Overall width	760 mm (29.9 inches)
Overall length	2,035 mm (80.1 inches)
Overall height	1,045 mm (41.1 inches)
Seat height	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1835 HP/kg
Dry weight	158.0 kg (348.3 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Model ID: CBR250F. Optional ABS. Sold in Japan.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Red, black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

9.5s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track30%

City82%

Cornering60%

Daily Riding78%

Touring35%

Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best For	This bike suits new to intermediate riders looking for an approachable, low-stress machine to build skills on.
Purpose	It's best suited to commuting, urban riding, and learning the ropes rather than outright performance or distance touring.
Rider Fit	Its light dry weight and moderate seat height make it manageable for riders of varying statures and confidence levels.
Character	The single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine delivers modest, predictable power with an emphasis on simplicity and easy handling over speed.
Not Ideal For	It's not the right choice for riders seeking highway touring comfort, passenger-friendly long rides, or off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2018 Honda CB250F Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 775mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Honda CB250F, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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