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Honda CB 250 Jade - [1991]
This edition of the Honda CB 250 Jade is the 6 speed | Unknown version and was first brought out in 1991. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1992 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Honda CB 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1991 CB 250 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 250's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf | 1988cc.1978 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 250 Jade in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1991 Honda CB 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 40 bhp (29 kW) @ 1400 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 18.0 lb-ft (24.4 Nm) @ 11000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Suzuki GSR 400 ABS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade.
The 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade has a Power to weight ratio of 240.9 bhp per ton and 108.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1991 CB 250 competing with the 2014 Suzuki GSR 400 ABS [265.2 bhp\ton] and the 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R [265.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 250 generating around 108.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Suzuki GS 450 S [133.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1982 Suzuki GS 450 T [133.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.7 secs, this makes the Honda CB 250 Jade similar in acceleration to the 2015 Honda CBR 500 R (15.3 secs) and the 2013 Honda CBR 500 R (15.3 secs). This Honda CB 250 Jade also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade and the 2010 Suzuki RMX 450 Z
When talking about the performance of the 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2010 Suzuki RMX 450 Z (0 secs) and the 2005 Honda XR 400 Motard (0 secs).
The 1991 version of the Honda CB 250 Jade has a maximum speed of 82mph.
Top Speed of the 1991 CB 250 equals the 2012 Honda NX 400 I Falcon
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade then how about a 2012 Honda NX 400 I Falcon (93 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica (93 mph).
