Model Name:HORNET250

Manufacturer:HONDA

Model Year:1996

It mounted the straight 4 engine, inherited from the CBR250RR, on its mono backbone frame. It had a tire for 900RR for its front and rear, that looked oversized at first glance.

Specifications:

[Basic spec]

Manufacturer	HONDA	Engine Type	Water-Cooled 4 Cycle DOHC 4-Valve 4 Cylinder
Model Name	HORNET250	Starter	Self Starter
Grade	–	Maximum Output (ps)	40ps(29.4kw)/13000rpm
Drive Train	–	Maximum Torque (kgf/m)	2.4kg-m(23.5N-m)/11000rpm
Model Type	MC31	Curb Weight	166
Displacement	249	Dry Weight	149
Sales Launch Year	1996/2	Fuel Efficiency by Catalog	32.0 km/L (at 60 km/h)
Height/Width/Length	1055/-/2045	Fuel Tank Capacity	16
Seat Height	760	Distance to Empty	–
Front Tire Indication	130/70ZR16	Fuel Supply	Carburetor
Rear Tire Indication	180/55ZR17

[Service data]

Standard Plug	CR8EH-9	Chain Size	520
Number of Used Plugs	4	Chain Link Number	110
Engine Oil Amount	2.7	Battery Code	YTX7L-BS
Engine Oil (Refill)	2.2L	Headlight	12V 60w/55w
Engine Oil (Element Replacement)	2.4L	Headlight Type	H4
Front Blinker Rating	12V 18w/5w	Headlight Remarks	–
Drive Sprocket Teeth Number	14	Tail Light Rating	12V 23w/8w
Driven Sprocket Teeth Number	45	Rear Blinker Rating	12V 15w

[Machine detail]

Motor Model Code	MC14E	Caster Angle	25.7 Degrees
Bore (mm)	48.5	Trail (mm)	99
Storke (mm)	33.8	Minimum Ground Clearance	–
Compression Ratio	11.5	Distance Between Axes	–
Ignition Method	Full Transistor Battery Ignition	Streering Angle (Right)	–
Engine Lubrication Type	Force Feeding & Splash	Turning Angle (Left)	–
Frame Type	Diamond（Mono Backbone）	Mirror Screw Hole Diameter	8mm
Minimum Rotaion Radius	2.6	Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	–

[Underbody detail]

Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc	Suspension Type (Rear)	Swing Arm
Front Brake Remarks	–	Number of Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc	Rear Suspension Stroke	–
Rear Brake Remarks	–	Rear Wheel Travel	–
Suspension Type (Front)	Telescopic	ABS	–
Front Fork Type	Upright Fork	Drive Train	Chain
Front Suspension Stroke	–	Differential Oil Amount	–
Front Fork Diameter	–	Chain Remarks	–

[Equipment]

Seat Lowering Allowance	–	Theft Prevention Device	Available
Mirror Screw Hole Diameter	8mm	Tail Light Bulb Type	S25
Mirror Remarks	OEM Adapter: Type C	Tail Light Base Shape	BAY15D
Electronic Device Remarks	–	Tail Light Base Shape 2	–
Fuel Gauge	Available	Tail Light Remarks	–
Clock	–	Front Blinker Bulb Type	T20
Hazard	–	Front Blinker Base Shape	–

[Engine detail]

Clutch Type	Wet Multiple Plate Coil Spring	Tappet Clearance (mm) EX	–
Transmission	Permanently Engaged 6-Stage Normal Shift	Idling Initial Value (rpm)	–
Number of Gears	6	Needle Steps (Clip Location)	–
Gear Ratio	2.733 / 2.000 / 1.590 / 1.318 / 1.111 / 0.965	Float Level (mm)	–
Primary Reduction Ratio	2.966	Air Screw Return	–
Secondary Reduction Ratio	3.214	Main Jet Type	–
Variable Speed Vehicle Gear Ratio	–	Main Jet Number	#88+#90
Tappet Clearance (mm) IN	–

[Other spec]

Clutch Cable Length	–	Rear Brake Cable Length	–
Choke Cable Length	–	Other Cables	–
Meter Cable Length	–	Engine Number (Production Launch)	–
Throttle Cable Length	–	Engine Number (Production End)	–
Front Brake Cable Length	–

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