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Honda CMX 250 C Rebel - [2001]
This edition of the Honda CMX 250 C Rebel is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda CMX 250 has a 234cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2001 CMX 250 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CMX 250's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX | 1991cc.1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator | 1991cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CMX 250 C Rebel in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2001 Honda CMX 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 234cc 4 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 17 bhp (12 kW) @ 8000 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 12.5 lb-ft (17.0 Nm) @ 5500 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 CMX 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Honda CMX 250 C Rebel.
The 2001 Honda CMX 250 C Rebel has a Power to weight ratio of 105.5 bhp per ton and 77.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 CMX 250 competing with the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [130.4 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic [130.4 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 CMX 250 generating around 77.8 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 2010 Honda CBF 250 250 cc [102.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Honda CBF 250 250 cc [102.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 35.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 35.8 secs, this makes the Honda CMX 250 C Rebel similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha MT-125 Single Cylinder (35.0 secs) and the 2013 Honda CMX 250 C Rebel (35.0 secs). This Honda CMX 250 C Rebel 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 2001 Honda CMX 250 C Rebel and the 2006 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Honda CMX 250 C Rebel 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 2006 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero (0 secs) and the 1984 Honda XL 125 R (0 secs).
The 2001 version of the Honda CMX 250 C Rebel has a maximum speed of 75mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 CMX 250 equals the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Honda CMX 250 C Rebel then how about a 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph).
