Honda 250 Rebel vs Honda CB250 Nighthawk (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda 250 Rebelstacks up against the Honda CB250 Nighthawk. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda 250 RebelHonda CB250 Nighthawk
Model year20102008
Price$3,699
Engine234 cc234 cc
Weight143 kg
Seat height27 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.00-18 / 130/90-15 90/90-18 / 120/90-16

Honda 250 Rebel vs Honda CB250 Nighthawk — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda 250 Rebel and the Honda CB250 Nighthawk usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda 250 Rebel brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CB250 Nighthawk counters with its own power figure at 143 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: