1996 Honda Hornet 250 (CB250F)

The First Generation Honda Hornet 250 (CB250F) | A Light Naked Road Sports Bike / Motorcycle Specs, Price, Photos

The 1996 HONDA HORNET 250 photo.
Model: MC31. Colour: Candy Magenta.
Launching date: February 20, 1996

Honda HORNET 250 also known as CB250F is a naked road sports bike equipped with 4-stroke, DOHC in-line 4-cylinder, 249cc engine that allows you to enjoy the riding feel of a heavy-duty vehicle class on winding roads in the suburbs, while being light on city streets.

Honda Hornet is the flagship streetbike/roadster motorcycle from Honda that existed in the early 90-2000s. This HORNET was exhibited as a reference at the 31st Tokyo Motor Show and was very well received. It was first introduced in January 1996 as a replacement for the Honda CB250 Jade. It is a naked road sports bike that realizes the stability of a heavy-duty vehicle and the tactile feel of handling in cornering while also making the most of its nimbleness. Honda Motor has combined a classless body that combines a sense of volume and slimness despite being a light motorcycle with an in-line 4-cylinder engine with smooth and powerful output characteristics and a suspension that is one rank higher.

Honda's series of the same name also had large displacement models such as Hornet 600cc and 900cc, but the ease of handling of a light motorcycle of 250cc and the strength of a thick 180mm tire combined with it made it a small but powerful hornet. It matched the image of The Hornet, which was exhibited as a reference at the Tokyo Motor Show in the fall of 1995 and was marketed in February of the following year (also called "Hornet 250" for convenience to distinguish it from other displacements) is the flow of the CBR250 series from the 1980s. Equipped with an engine that draws water. The engine, which lived in the racer replica era, emphasized output in the low to medium rev range like a naked car, but even so, because it divided only 249cc into 4 cylinders, it blew up exhilaratingly up to high revs.

Honda Hornet 250 Price

1996 ホンダ ホーネット CB250F picture.
Body Colour: Black.

It was initially only available in Japan, as a domestic model but was made available to the rest of the world as a grey import.

Planned sales volume (Japan domestic market/annual) : 10,000.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price in Japan: 499,000 yen.
(Example of regional suggested retail price: Hokkaido is 15,000 yen higher, Okinawa is 9,000 yen higher, excluding some other areas.)
(Reference price. Consumption tax not included.)

The engine is equipped with a well-established water-cooled, 4-cycle, DOHC in-line 4-cylinder, 249cc that uses Honda's unique cam gear train (a system that drives the camshaft with gears) mechanism, and is especially often used on a daily basis. In addition to achieving powerful output characteristics in the low and medium rev range, it also achieves smooth and exhilarating driving taste even in the high rev range necessary for sports driving.
In addition, the stainless steel muffler, which produces a comfortable exhaust sound, is placed under the right rear cowl while thoroughly pursuing exhaust efficiency, creating a high-quality feel and a clean, sporty rear circumference.

The frame adopts a newly developed mono-backbone frame that allows the placement of a lightweight and compact engine without difficulty and provides a straightforward ride in a wider range of driving conditions. While taking advantage of toughness (flexibility), it realizes a steering feeling with a sense of rigidity.
The suspension is equipped with lightweight aluminum 3-spoke wheels with an S-shaped cross section on the front and rear, and tubeless wide radial tires (front: 130/70ZR16, rear: 180/55ZR17) that are used in heavy-duty vehicles. A front fork with an inner pipe with a diameter of 41mm and a new rear damper that exhibits smooth damping force characteristics are combined with a very thick rear swing arm with high rigidity to achieve both excellent maneuverability and ride comfort. ing.
The brakes use hydraulic discs on the front and rear, with floating disc plates that provide stable braking force combined with 4-pot calipers on the front, and a simple single disc on the rear for excellent braking feel. is realized.

The design has a voluminous shape with smooth curves and surfaces that extend from the 16-liter fuel tank to the rear cowl. In addition, the slim shape of the side covers and the adoption of a mono-backbone frame provide a high degree of freedom in the seat shape, resulting in a low seat (760 mm) that is easy for the feet to land on. .
In addition, a grab bar that is convenient for two-seaters and retractable luggage hooks that are useful when loading luggage are installed on the left and right of the seat, and a utility space with a capacity of 3.1 liters is secured under the seat, making it easy to use. is also considered.

HORNET... means hornet in English. The name comes from the fact that the vehicle's powerful design and nimble driving feel match the image of a hornet.

Image of The 1996 model Honda CB250F Hornet.
Color: Grey Metallic

Honda Hornet 250 Main Specifications

Here is the specs table of Honda CB250F or first generation Honda Hornet 250 model year 1996 :

Nickname		Hornet, Hornet 250, CB250F
Car name/model		Honda MC31
Length×Width×Height (m)		2.045×0.740×1.055
Length (m)		1.415
Minimum ground clearance (m)		0.170
Seat height (m)		0.760
Vehicle weight/dry weight (kg)		166/149
Capacity (person)		2
Fuel consumption rate (km/L) 60km/h level running test value		32.0
Minimum turning radius (m)		2.6
Engine model		MC14E (water-cooled, 4-cycle, DOHC, 4-valve, 4-cylinder)
Total Displacement (cm3)		249 (15.2 cu in)
Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm)		48.5×33.8
Compression Ratio		11.5
Max output (PS/rpm)		40/13,000
Max torque (kgm/rpm)		2.4/11,000
Carburetor model		VP03
Starting method		Self-operated
Ignition type		Full transistor battery ignition
Lubrication method		Combined pumping and splashing method
Lubricant capacity (L)		2.7
Fuel tank capacity (L)		16 (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)
Clutch type		Wet multi-plate coil spring
Transmission type		Constant mesh 6-speed return
Transmission ratio	1st gear	2.733
	2 speed	2.000
	3 speed	1.590
	4 speed	1.318
	5 speed	1.111
	6 speed	0.965
Reduction ratio (primary/secondary)		2.966/3.214
Caster (deg)/Trail (mm)		25°40′/99
Tire size	Front	130/70ZR16
	Rear	180/55ZR17
Brake type	Front	Hydraulic disc
	Rear	Hydraulic disc
Suspension system	Front	Telescopic
	Rear	Swing arm type
Frame format		Diamond (mono backbone)

Honda Hornet (CB250F) Parts and Accessories

You might also interested to check the price of spare parts or accessories for Honda Hornet (CB250F) motorbike.

• Gas Cap Fuel For Honda Cbr 600 Rc51 Vtr Cb 900F 919 Hornet 250Rr 400Rr Rvf Vfr C - $40.82.
  Lightweight T6 Aluminum Racing Fuel Cap.
  CNC machined made with aircraft grade 6061-T6 solid billet aluminum.
  OEM Fit and Easy Replacement. TTMT. CHROME.
• Motorbike Racing Parts Universal Scooter ATV Helmet Web Bungee Mesh Stretches Hooks Cargo Packing Net Black For 1996 1997 1998 1999 Honda HORNET (CB250FT V X FV FX) - $30.00.
  Size : The cargo net measures approximately 40.64 x 40.64 cm (16 x 16") when not stretched. when It stretch up can be easy stretched to over 25" x 25.
  Condition : 100% Brand New, never used ; Color : Same as the picture.
  Material: 4.5mm multi super-stretchy and durable bungee cord. Sky. Black.
• MIT Motors - RED - Honda CNC Anodized Oil Filler Cap - CRF 250 450F VTR 1000F HORNET 600 900 CB 599 919 RC51 SP1 SP2.
  Color: Red.
  Included: Provides a new O-Ring.
  Installation: No modification required, direct bolt on. Made in Taiwan. Red.
• MIT Motors - BLUE - Honda CNC Anodized Oil Filler Cap - CRF 250 450F VTR 1000F HORNET 600 900 CB 599 919 RC51 SP1 SP2.
  Color: Blue.
  Included: Provides a new O-Ring.
  Installation: No modification required, direct bolt on. Made in Taiwan. Blue.
• Motorcycle Gas Cap Fuel For Honda Cbr 600 Rc51 Vtr Cb 900F 919 Hornet 250Rr 400Rr Rvf Vfr C - $40.82.
  Motorcycle Lightweight T6 Aluminum Racing Fuel Cap.
  CNC machined made with aircraft grade 6061-T6 solid billet aluminum.
  OEM Fit and Easy Replacement. SMT-MOTO. CHROME.
• Philips 194 Bright White Interior Vision LED light (Pack of 2) - $18.99.
  Long-lasting LEDs: 12 years lifetime.
  Vision LED interior lighting can be used for interior (dome light, trunk, glove compartment) and license plate lighting applications.
  Bright white at 6000K color. Philips. Bright White. 127996000KB2
• Red Line (60103) Complete SI-1 Fuel System Cleaner - 15 Ounce - $13.16.
  Cleans to nearly 100 percent efficiency in one treatment.
  Reduces need for octane by up to two points.
  Contains synthetic upper cylinder lubricant. Red Line Oil. . 60103
• SYLVANIA 168/194/2825 LED Premium White Miniature Bulb, (Pack of 1).
  Replacement LED bulbs for map, dome, and license plate applications.
  This bulb is a direct plug and play replacement for the stock 194, 168 and 2825 incandescent bulbs in your car.
  At 6000K, this LEDriving bulb is crisp, white and adds a splash of brilliance. Sylvania. 27. 194LED.BP
• MIT Motors - BLACK - Honda CNC Anodized Oil Filler Cap - CRF 250 450F VTR 1000F HORNET 600 900 CB 599 919 RC51 SP1 SP2.
  Color: Black.
  Included: Provides a new O-Ring.
  Installation: No modification required, direct bolt on. Made in Taiwan. Black.

The 2000 model Honda Hornet 250 was equipped with a secondary air introduction device to comply with exhaust gas regulations (also equipped with a fuel gauge), and in 2003, the seat height was lowered by 15mm and the rearview mirror became square. In 2005, along with adopting multi-reflector headlights, a two-tone deluxe type was added. The model life ended with the 2007 model released at the end of 2006.