Cruisers
2001Honda Magna 250
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The 2001 Honda Magna 250 is a quarter-litre cruiser with the long, low look of its bigger V4 siblings. It uses a liquid-cooled 249cc V-twin with a five-speed gearbox and chain drive. A 690 mm seat, 171 kg dry weight and 11-litre tank suit newer riders.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 171.0 kg
- Seat height
- 690 mm
- Power
- 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed for relaxed, low-speed cruising and casual street riding rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A charming small-displacement cruiser that trades power for style, sound, and easy low-speed handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking highway-speed touring capability, aggressive cornering performance, or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
- Engine type
- V-Twin
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1456 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 60.0 x 44.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1620 mm
- Overall length
- 2315 mm
- Overall width
- 880 mm
- Overall height
- 1065 mm
- Seat height
- 690 mm
- Dry weight
- 171.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 120/80-17 61S
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-15 M/C 70S
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 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 171 kg | 171 kg | 171 kg | 171 kg |
| Seat height | 690 mm | 690 mm | 690 mm | 690 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Magna 250?
The 2001 Honda Magna 250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Magna 250 have?
The 2001 Honda Magna 250 has a Power of 24.9 HP (18.3 kW).
How many gears does the Honda Magna 250 have?
The 2001 Honda Magna 250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda Magna 250 weigh?
The 2001 Honda Magna 250 has a Dry weight of 171.0 kg (377.0 pounds).
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