| MODEL | HONDA CB 250 NIGHTHAWK 1996 - 2000 |
| Year | 1996 - 2000 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 234 cc / 14.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 53 x 53 mm / 2.09 x 2.09 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 14.6 kW / 20 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18 Nm / 12.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 26 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel pipe, diamond type |
| Front Suspension | 31 mm telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way preload adjustable, 99 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 152 mm drum (US); single disc in some other markets |
| Rear Brakes | 152 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2090 mm / 82 in |
| Overall Width | 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1090 mm / 43 in |
| Seat Height | 755 mm / 29.7 in (spoke-wheel models); 745 mm / 29.3 in (cast-wheel models) |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 130.2 kg / 287 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/100-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
Through the late 1990s the Nighthawk 250 continued essentially unchanged apart from colours, keeping its simple 234 cc twin, five-speed gearbox and drum brakes in US form. Its low seat, light weight and frugal running made it a favourite with new riders and training schools.
