Honda Nighthawk 250 vs Honda Rebel 250 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Nighthawk 250Honda Rebel 250
Model year20072007
Price$3,599$3,199
Engine234 cc234 cc
Weight130 kg139 kg
Seat height29 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-18 / 120/90-16 90/90-18 / 130/90-15

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

Picking between the Honda Nighthawk 250 and the Honda Rebel 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Nighthawk 250 brings its published horsepower in a 130 kg package, while the Honda Rebel 250 counters with its own power figure at 139 kg. On price, the Honda Rebel 250 has the lower MSRP.

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: