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HONDA CN 250 HELIX / FUSION 1986 - 2009

HONDA CN 250 HELIX / FUSION 1986 - 2009
HONDA CN 250 HELIX / FUSION 1986 - 2009 · Photo: Michael Erdmann, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CN 250 HELIX / FUSION 1986 - 2009
Year1986 - 2009
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC
Displacement / Capacity244 cc / 14.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power12.4 kW / 17 hp
Max Torque20.5 Nm / 15.1 lb-ft
Ignition—
Induction—
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear BoxV-Matic continuously variable transmission
Clutch—
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTrailing link fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2265 mm / 89.2 in
Overall Width745 mm / 29.3 in
Overall Height1355 mm / 53.3 in
Seat Height665 mm / 26.2 in
Wheelbase1625 mm / 64.0 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight157 kg / 346 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/100-12
Rear Tyre120/90-10
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed113 - 121 km/h / 70 - 75 mph (limited)
Photo gallery
HONDA CN 250 HELIX / FUSION 1986 - 2009

Photo: Khaosaming, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The CN250, sold as the Helix in the US and Fusion or Spazio elsewhere, was a long, low touring scooter with a feet-forward seat and built-in rear trunk, replacing the CH250 Elite. Its liquid-cooled 244 cc single and CVT made it relaxed rather than fast. It changed little over two decades and became a cult custom base in Japan, which helped bring it back after Honda tried to drop it.