The 1982 Honda CL 250 S is a naked bike for riders who want straightforward, upright everyday riding. Its 248cc air-cooled single makes 17 hp, with a 145 kg wet weight, an 11.5-litre tank and a 109 km/h top speed.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail55%
Cornering45%
City riding60%
Daily riding50%
Touring30%
Two-up30%
Track15%
Best for
It's best suited to light commuting, casual cruising, and gentle mixed-surface exploring rather than serious speed or distance work.
Built for
It has the charming, simple character of an early-80s air-cooled single: modest power, drum brakes, and a classic scrambler stance that rewards relaxed, unhurried riding.
Not ideal for
It's not for riders wanting strong highway performance, extended two-up touring, or modern braking and comfort standards.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
248.0 ccm
Power
17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1172 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
74.0 x 57.8 mm
Compression
9.3:1
Cooling system
Air
Valves per cylinder
4
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Performance
Top speed
109.0 km/h (67.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wet weight
145.0 kg
Fuel capacity
11.50 litres
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Expanding brake
Rear brakes
Expanding brake
Front tyre
3.00-19
Rear tyre
3.50-18
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
1982
1983
Capacity
248 cc
248 cc
Fuel capacity
11.5 L
11.5 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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