| MODEL | HONDA CMX 250 REBEL 1996 - 1997 |
| Year | 1996 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 234 cc / 14.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 53 x 53 mm / 2.1 x 2.1 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 13.5 kW / 18.5 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18.6 Nm / 13.7 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Single 26 mm CV carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 33 mm telescopic fork, 117 mm / 4.6 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, five-position spring preload, 74 mm / 2.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 230 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 676 mm / 26.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 141 kg / 311 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
After an eight-year absence from the US range, the Rebel 250 returned for 1996 as Honda's entry-level cruiser. Its 234 cc air-cooled twin, very low seat and light weight made it a natural choice for novices and shorter riders, though testers noted the lack of a tachometer and oil light and some budget fittings.
