Naked Motorcycles

2019Honda CB250F

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The 2019 Honda CB250F is a Japanese-market naked bike with a liquid-cooled single. Its 249.4cc engine makes 29 hp at 9,000 rpm and 23 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS, a 775 mm seat and a 12.9-litre tank make it a light, easy and economical everyday bike.

Capacity: 249.4 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 158.0 kg
Seat height: 775 mm
Power: 29.0 HP (21.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering60%

City riding82%

Daily riding78%

Touring35%

Two-up40%

Track30%

Best for: It's best suited to commuting, urban riding, and learning the ropes rather than outright performance or distance touring.
Built for: The single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine delivers modest, predictable power with an emphasis on simplicity and easy handling over speed.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for riders seeking highway touring comfort, passenger-friendly long rides, or off-road capability.

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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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 775mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2019 Honda CB250F, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.4 ccm
Power: 29.0 HP (21.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 46 CO2 g/km
Torque: 23.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1835 HP/kg (dry)
Compression: 10.7:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1369 mm
Overall length: 2035 mm
Overall width: 760 mm
Overall height: 1045 mm
Seat height: 775 mm
Dry weight: 158.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 12.90 litres
Ground clearance: 192 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Cradle, steel
Front suspension: 37mm fork
Rear suspension: Pro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel: 103 mm
Rear wheel travel: 103 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.3°
Trail: 99 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 110/70-17
Rear tyre: 140/70-17

Other

Color options: Red, black
Comments: Model ID: CBR250F. Optional ABS. Sold in Japan.

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	2015	2016	2018	2019	2020
Capacity	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	250 cc
Dry weight	158 kg	158 kg	158 kg	158 kg	135 kg
Seat height	775 mm	775 mm	775 mm	775 mm	784 mm
Fuel capacity	12.9 L	12.9 L	12.9 L	12.9 L	16.5 L