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Honda CB 250 Super Hawk - [1982]
This edition of the Honda CB 250 Super Hawk is the 6 speed | Unknown version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Honda CB 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1982 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 184 kgs (405 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 250 Super Hawk in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Honda CB 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 6 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 27 bhp (20 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 14.6 lb-ft (19.9 Nm) @ 8500 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 Z7 Hybrid [32.0 lb-ft (43.5 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 2012 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Honda CB 250 Super Hawk.
The 1982 Honda CB 250 Super Hawk has a Power to weight ratio of 146.7 bhp per ton and 79.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 CB 250 competing with the 2012 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom [171.6 bhp\ton] and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom [171.6 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 79.8 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 1993 Kawasaki KLE 250 DOHC [104.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1982 Honda CX 400 Euro [104.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 25.8 secs, this makes the Honda CB 250 Super Hawk similar in acceleration to the 2019 Honda CRF 250 L Rally (25.2 secs) and the 2017 Honda CRF 250 L Rally (25.2 secs). This Honda CB 250 Super Hawk 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 1982 Honda CB 250 Super Hawk and the 1989 Honda XR 200 R
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Honda CB 250 Super Hawk 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 1989 Honda XR 200 R (0 secs) and the 1995 Yamaha SRV 250 S (0 secs).
The 1982 version of the Honda CB 250 Super Hawk has a maximum speed of 86mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 CB 250 equals the 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Honda CB 250 Super Hawk then how about a 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister (97 mph) and the 2022 Honda CB 300 R (97 mph).
