Honda Rebel vs Honda CB250 Nighthawk (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rebelstacks up against the Honda CB250 Nighthawk. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Rebel | Honda CB250 Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Price | $4,190 | $3,699 |
| Engine | 234 cc | 234 cc |
| Weight | — | 143 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 29 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | 4.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 3.00-18 / 130/90-15 | 90/90-18 / 120/90-16 |
Honda Rebel vs Honda CB250 Nighthawk — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Rebel and the Honda CB250 Nighthawk usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rebel brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CB250 Nighthawk counters with its own power figure at 143 kg. On price, the Honda CB250 Nighthawk 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: