Cruisers
2006Honda CMX 250 Rebel
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The 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel is a small, easy cruiser widely used by riding schools. Its air-cooled 233.8cc parallel twin makes 17.5 hp and 17.3 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A very low 675 mm seat, 141 kg dry weight and 10-litre tank make it ideal for beginners.
- Capacity
- 233.8 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 141.0 kg
- Seat height
- 675 mm
- Power
- 17.5 HP (12.9 kW)
What’s new for the 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel
vs the 2005| Spec | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18.5 HP (13.8 kW) @ 8250 RPM | 17.5 HP (12.9 kW) |
| Torque | 18.6 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 13.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM | 17.3 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.8 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | 139.0 kg (306.4 pounds) | 141.0 kg (310.9 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | 9.80 litres (2.59 US gallons) | 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for relaxed cruising around town and short leisurely rides rather than performance or long-distance travel.
- Built for
- The Rebel 250 has a classic, approachable cruiser personality with modest air-cooled twin power and simple, low-maintenance mechanicals.
- Not ideal for
- This isn't the right bike for riders seeking high speed, long highway touring comfort, or any 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →50
out of 100Average
The Honda CMX 250 Rebel passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 83.1% of the time, 0.5 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 50% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
83.1%Passed first time
9.3%Failed outright
7.6%Fixed during test
10,000Typical miles
3,675Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
64
44
56
37
53
34
199619971998199920002001
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield ThunderBird 350 | 61 Good | 117 |
| 2 | Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar | 61 Good | 2,676 |
| 3 | Honda CMX 250 Rebel | 50 Average | 3,675 |
| 4 | Kymco Venox 250 | 29 Below average | 427 |
| 5 | Hyosung GV250 Aquila | 28 Below average | 247 |
| 6 | AJS Regal-Raptor DD250E | 26 Below average | 109 |
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
- 233.8 ccm
- Power
- 17.5 HP (12.9 kW)
- Torque
- 17.3 Nm (1.8 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1241 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 53.0 x 53.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1460 mm
- Overall length
- 2195 mm
- Overall width
- 835 mm
- Overall height
- 1080 mm
- Seat height
- 675 mm
- Dry weight
- 141.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 10.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 33mm fork
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 116 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 75 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 30.0°
- Trail
- 113 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes diameter
- 130 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-15
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 | 1996 | 1999 | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 234 cc | 234 cc | 234 cc | 234 cc | 234 cc | 234 cc |
| Dry weight | 141 kg | 143 kg | 143 kg | — | 141 kg | 139 kg |
| Seat height | 675 mm | 675 mm | 675 mm | 676 mm | 675 mm | 676 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 10 L | 10 L | 9.8 L | 10 L | 9.8 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 64 Good | 37 Below average | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
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 CMX 250 Rebel?
The 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Capacity of 233.8 ccm (14.27 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CMX 250 Rebel have?
The 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Power of 17.5 HP (12.9 kW).
How many gears does the Honda CMX 250 Rebel have?
The 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CMX 250 Rebel?
The 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Torque of 17.3 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda CMX 250 Rebel weigh?
The 2006 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Dry weight of 141.0 kg (310.9 pounds).
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