I've been the proud owner of my 1982 Honda CM 250 Custom (CM250C) since 2002. I bought it in excellent condition and it has been running extremely well, especially considering the age of the bike. The tires and spark plugs are all I've had to replace so far. This motorcycle is light, maneuverable, and fun to ride. Although equipped with a 234cc engine producing around 17HP, it can achieve highway speeds in 5th gear without having to max the engine. This is a great bike, especially for beginners. Hope the information on this page is useful to you.
General
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| Years Manufactured: | 1982 - 1984 |
| Category: | Classic, Custom |
Engine
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| Engine Displacement: | 234.00 cc (14.28 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type: | Four Stroke Twin |
| Horse Power (kW): | 17.00 (12.4) @ 7500 |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4 : 1 |
| Compression Pressure: | 170.7 psi (12.0 kg/cm2) |
| Bore x Stroke: | 2.09 x 2.09 in (53.00 x 53.00 mm) |
| Valves Per Cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel Control: | OHC |
| Ignition System: | CDI |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gears: | 5 |
| Number of Plain / Friction Plates (cutch): | 6 / 6 |
| Transmission Type / Final Drive: | Chain (1982, 1984) Belt (1983) |
| Weight (including oil and gas): | 317.5 lbs (144.0 kg) |
| Top speed: | ~75 mph (120 Km/h) |
| Fuel Efficiency: | ~50 mpg, city (21 Km/L) |
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| Front Wheel Dimensions: | 18 in |
| Rear Wheel Dimensions: | 16 in |
| Front Tire Dimensions: | 3.25S18-4PR |
| Rear Tire Dimensions: | 110/90-16 59S |
| Front Tire Pressure: | 25 psi (1.75 kg/cm2) |
| Rear Tire Pressure: | 25 psi (1.75 kg/cm2) |
| Rear Tire Pressure (>200 lbs): | 32 psi (2.25 kg/cm2) |
| Front Fork Travel: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Front Fork Oil Capacity: | 4.56 fl oz (135 cc) |
| Rear Fork Travel: | 2.9 in (75 mm) |
| Front and Rear Brakes: | Expanding Brake (hub) |
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| Spark Plug Type (NGK / ND): | CR7HS / U22FSR-U |
| Electrical System Voltage: | 12 volts |
| Alternator Output: | 190 watts @ 5000 rpm |
| Fuel capacity (total): | 3.3 gal (12.5 lit) |
| Fuel capacity (reserve): | 0.4 gal (1.5 lit) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.6 qt (1.5 lit) |
The 1982 Honda Custom CM250 Custom (CM250C) came with two color options: "Candy Muse Red with Candy Antares Red" and "Cosmo Black Metallic with Gray Metallic." The tank and side covers were two-toned, and the engine was sliver. It featured a rather nice gold Honda CM250 Custom decal on the side panel. The rear wheel was powered by a chain.
The 1983 Honda CM250 Custom was only available in black, with gas tank and side covers in chrome and red. The side cover decal was red and gold. The engine was black with a silver cylinder head and case covers.
I don't know much about the 1984 model. It know it reverted back to the chain drive like the 82 model, but I'm unsure about coloring. From a picture I found online, and a vague memory of seeing one being sold online, I think one of the color options was similar to the 82 burgundy-black combination.
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Honda
CM250 Custom 1982 Image Courtesy: Kelly Matthews |
Honda
CM250 Custom 1982 |
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Honda
CM250 Custom 1982 |
Honda
C250 Custom 1982 |
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Honda
CM250 Custom 1983 Image Courtesy: Dave Kittlesen |
Honda
CM250 Custom 1983 |
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Honda
CM250 Custom 1984 |
Honda
C250 Custom 1982/4? |
Miscellaneous Paraphernalia
Honda had been offering similarly styled bikes before the CM250C was introduced. 185cc, 200cc, 250cc, 400cc, 450cc varieties were offered. The CM250C eventually evolved into the wildly popular Honda Rebel 250.
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Honda
CM 400 T 1981 |
Honda
CM 185 T 1979 |
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Honda CM 200 T 1981 |
Honda CM 450 1982 |
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Honda CM450 Custom |
Honda CM 125 |
The design was remarkably similar to many Suzuki's around that time too, even down to the trumpet exhausts and stepped seating.
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Suzuki GS650GL 1982 |
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Suzuki GS550L 1979 |