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2007Honda CMX 250 Rebel

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The 2007 Honda CMX 250 Rebel is an approachable naked bike designed for new riders and commuters seeking lightweight simplicity. Its 234cc air-cooled twin engine delivers manageable power with reliable carbureted fuel delivery, making it ideal for learning fundamental riding skills. Known for its low seat height, narrow stance, and forgiving handling, the Rebel remains a popular choice for entry-level motorcyclists.

Capacity
234.0 ccm
Engine
Parallel Twin
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
139.0 kg
Seat height
676 mm
Power
17.5 HP (12.9 kW)
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What’s new for the 2007 Honda CMX 250 Rebel

vs the 2006
Spec20062007
Dry weight 141.0 kg (310.9 pounds) 139.0 kg (306.4 pounds)
Fuel capacity 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons) 9.80 litres (2.59 US gallons)
Rear brakes Expanding brake Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other years 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 20Agility 62Comfort 55Off-road 10Touring 25Road manners 60
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering40%
City riding78%
Daily riding68%
Touring25%
Two-up35%
Track10%
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?

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At 676mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2007 Honda CMX 250 Rebel, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and an upright 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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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike 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
0-10k
86.8%
10-20k
80.8%
20-30k
78.3%
30-40k
78.5%
40-50k
85%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
199619971998199920002001
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
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.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
234.0 ccm
Power
17.5 HP (12.9 kW)
Torque
17.3 Nm (1.8 kgf-m)
Engine type
Parallel Twin
Power/weight ratio
0.1259 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
1450 mm
Overall length
2195 mm
Overall width
835 mm
Overall height
1080 mm
Seat height
676 mm
Dry weight
139.0 kg
Fuel capacity
9.80 litres
Ground clearance
150 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
33mm fork
Rear suspension
Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Front wheel travel
117 mm
Rear wheel travel
74 mm
Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
113 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
240 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
130 mm
Front tyre
90/90-18
Rear tyre
130/90-15
Other
Color options
Candy Dark Red, Black

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 19961999200220042007
Capacity 234 cc 234 cc 234 cc 234 cc 234 cc
Dry weight 141 kg 143 kg 143 kg — 139 kg
Seat height 675 mm 675 mm 675 mm 676 mm 676 mm
Fuel capacity 10 L 10 L 10 L 9.8 L 9.8 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ 64 Good 37 Below average 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.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda CMX 250 Rebel?

The 2007 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Capacity of 234.0 ccm (14.28 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda CMX 250 Rebel have?

The 2007 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 2007 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Honda CMX 250 Rebel?

The 2007 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 2007 Honda CMX 250 Rebel has a Dry weight of 139.0 kg (306.4 pounds).

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