Naked Motorcycles
1993Honda CB 250 Jade
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The 1993 Honda CB 250 Jade is a Japanese roadster with a 249cc air-cooled inline four making 40 hp and 24.4 Nm. It weighs 146 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 14-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 146.0 kg
- Seat height
- 720 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.8 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Honda, built around a 249cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →38
out of 100Below average
The Honda CB 250 Jade passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 78.8% of the time, 2.5 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 38% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Honda CB 250 Jade / Honda CB 250 Nighthawk together.
78.8%Passed first time
13.5%Failed outright
7.7%Fixed during test
26,000Typical miles
624Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield 350 Bullet | 75 Good | 8,617 |
| 2 | Royal Enfield Bullet 500 | 70 Good | 32,095 |
| 3 | Yamaha SR 500 | 40 Average | 722 |
| 4 | Honda CB 250 Jade | 38 Below average | 624 |
| 5 | Suzuki Bandit 400 | 27 Below average | 853 |
| 6 | Suzuki GS 500 E | 23 Below average | 5,550 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.8 kW)
- Torque
- 24.4 Nm (2.5 kgf-m) @ 11000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2740 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 48.3 x 33.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Wet Sump Forced Pressure
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1420 mm
- Seat height
- 720 mm
- Dry weight
- 146.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 40mm Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Adjustable monosshock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 146 kg | 146 kg | 146 kg | 146 kg |
| Seat height | 720 mm | 720 mm | 720 mm | 720 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 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 CB 250 Jade?
The 1993 Honda CB 250 Jade has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CB 250 Jade have?
The 1993 Honda CB 250 Jade has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.8 kW).
How many gears does the Honda CB 250 Jade have?
The 1993 Honda CB 250 Jade has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CB 250 Jade?
The 1993 Honda CB 250 Jade has a Torque of 24.4 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.0 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM.
How much does the Honda CB 250 Jade weigh?
The 1993 Honda CB 250 Jade has a Dry weight of 146.0 kg (321.9 pounds).
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