It mounted a HAWK type OHC twin engine with a balancer. It came in two types: a double seat type and a single seat type with a carrier. The latter focused on its practicability.
It was the succeeding model of the CB250T which had the café racer design. The OHC twin engine, equipped with a 2in1 exhaust, was easy to handle at commonly used speed range.
It was a street tracker with a stylish tank & seat, a wide raised handlebar, a wide pitch fork, a small headlight, and a mini-meter. It mounted an ST-250-based OHC 2-valve unit engine.
It pursued the maneuverability for various riding scenes, from street ride to touring. It also sought out the latest design trend. Its engine and frame were new, and its design was also unique.
It was developed to reach above the Z1000, which was the most popular bike in those days. Its 6-cylinder engine which modeled after the once-famous GP racer model, RC166, achieved over 100PS.
It was an adventure model based on the XR600. It featured a unique front fender and an integrated type fork cover. Its dry weight was downsized to 152kg.
The ultra high rotation type engine, whose inlet passage was almost straight, secured the torque for low-mid rpm and made the bike easy to handle even at extremely low speed.