CB250RS, 1980-85
CB250RS
1980-83
249cc, 1-cylinder, OHC, 4-valve, 5-speed
A 250cc sports-styled motorcycle designed for road use. Featuring a high-compression four-stroke, four-valve, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, based on the earlier XL250S engine. The RS was known for its slim build, low weight of only 128kg, and positive handling. The engine featured counter rotating balancers, which reduced vibration.
The first CB250RS-A models were kick-start only. Fitted with a front disc brake and rear drum brake on spoke wheels to alloy rims. Whilst only a single cylinder engine it confused onlookers with twin port exhaust pipes!
Price at introduction:
£759.00 (UK, 1980)
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CB250RSD Deluxe
1982-84
249cc, 1-cylinder, OHC, 4-valve, 5-speed
Based on the above, the Deluxe model featured an electric-start, revised colour graphics new square mirrors and other minor cosmetic changes.
The Deluxe model also received an increase in power from 26bhp to 33bhp.
Price at introduction:
£895.00 (UK, 1982)
(In 1985 the CB250RS was replaced with the all-new CBX250RS)
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