Jialing JH 250 E-3 vs Honda CB250 Nighthawk (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jialing JH 250 E-3stacks up against the Honda CB250 Nighthawk. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJialing JH 250 E-3Honda CB250 Nighthawk
Model year20082008
Price$3,699
Engine234 cc234 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Weight135 kg143 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 130/80-16 90/90-18 / 120/90-16

Jialing JH 250 E-3 vs Honda CB250 Nighthawk — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jialing JH 250 E-3 and the Honda CB250 Nighthawk usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jialing JH 250 E-3 brings 16 hp in a 135 kg package, while the Honda CB250 Nighthawk counters with its own power figure at 143 kg.

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: