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HONDA CB 250N SUPER DREAM 1978 - 1981

HONDA CB 250N SUPER DREAM 1978 - 1981
HONDA CB 250N SUPER DREAM 1978 - 1981 · Photo: PSParrot, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 250N SUPER DREAM 1978 - 1981
Year1978 - 1981
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke62 x 41.4 mm / 2.44 x 1.63 in
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power20 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque20 Nm / 14.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
IgnitionCapacitor discharge (CDI)
Induction29 mm Mikuni carburettor
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks, 115 mm wheel travel
Rear SuspensionDual shocks with adjustable preload, 65 mm wheel travel
Front BrakesSingle 273 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Rear Brakes160 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2115 mm / 83.3 in
Overall Width730 mm / 28.7 in
Overall Height1105 mm / 43.5 in
Seat Height795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.60-19
Rear Tyre4.10-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption20.3 km/L
Top Speed138 km/h / 85.7 mph
Honda file

The Super Dream replaced the American-styled CB250T Dream after European buyers rejected its look, adding a stepped "tank-to-tail" styling, Comstar wheels and a six-speed gearbox. Its 3-valve-per-cylinder, balancer-shafted twin made 27 hp, and was regarded as handling well despite its weight.