Naked Motorcycles
2003Honda Hornet 250
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The 2003 Honda Hornet 250 is a small four-cylinder naked bike sold in Japan. Its liquid-cooled 249cc inline four makes 40 hp and 24 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 760 mm seat, 151 kg dry weight and 16-litre tank make it revvy and fun.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 151.0 kg
- Seat height
- 760 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a fun, revvy commuter and back-road scratcher rather than a long-distance or utility machine.
- Built for
- A screaming small-capacity inline-four that rewards high revs with a sporty, engaging character unusual for a 250cc naked.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting strong low-end torque, highway touring comfort, 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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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- Torque
- 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2649 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 48.5 x 33.8 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2045 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1055 mm
- Seat height
- 760 mm
- Dry weight
- 151.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 130/70-ZR16 61W
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17 73W
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 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 151 kg | 151 kg | 151 kg | 151 kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm | 760 mm | 760 mm | 760 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
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 Hornet 250?
The 2003 Honda Hornet 250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Hornet 250 have?
The 2003 Honda Hornet 250 has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
How many gears does the Honda Hornet 250 have?
The 2003 Honda Hornet 250 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Hornet 250?
The 2003 Honda Hornet 250 has a Torque of 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda Hornet 250 weigh?
The 2003 Honda Hornet 250 has a Dry weight of 151.0 kg (332.9 pounds).
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