Honda CD250U
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The Honda CD250 is a two-cylinder
motorcycle
which was retailed by Honda in the UK from 1988 to 1993. It has a single front disc brake
and a rear drum. It has two into two exhausts
. High level of reliability and very reasonable torque
and handling, has electric starting and CDI ignition.
The engine is an air-cooled 233 cc four-stroke 180-degree parallel twin, with the cylinders inclined 15 degrees from vertical and a chain-driven overhead cam. The fuel tank holds 10 litres of petrol (with a 1.8 litre reserve capacity). With an oil capacity of 1.6 litres using 10W40 SE spec oil. A diamond frame is used, with telescopic front forks and a rear swingarm
.
Very similar to the Honda Benly range of cycles, except the Benly models had a 360-degree crankshaft, which meant they could use a single coil and a single carburetor. The CDU has twin CV carbs. No tachometer in the instrumentation, only a speedometer and supplementary lighting for Neutral, Indicators and High Beam. Gear change ratios are placed around the speedometer to indicate gear change speed ranges. Two seats provide good passenger compatibility and comfort.
The CD250U has a top speed between 70 and 80 mph, depending on wind conditions and gradient, and passenger / luggage.
Very economical, 80 mpg; though some claim they are able to get up to 90 mpg (imp).
Rickman made a full fairing option, and the model was used by police units in the early 1990s.
The engine was also used in the later CM250 Rebel and CB "Two Fifty" models (also known and marketed as the "Night Hawk" in the U.S.)
Cylinder (engine)
A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels. Multiple cylinders are commonly arranged side by side in a bank, or engine block, which is typically cast from aluminum or cast iron before receiving precision machine work...
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Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
which was retailed by Honda in the UK from 1988 to 1993. It has a single front disc brake
Disc brake
The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or...
and a rear drum. It has two into two exhausts
Exhaust system
An exhaust system is usually tubing used to guide reaction exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine or stove. The entire system conveys burnt gases from the engine and includes one or more exhaust pipes...
. High level of reliability and very reasonable torque
Torque
Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist....
and handling, has electric starting and CDI ignition.
The engine is an air-cooled 233 cc four-stroke 180-degree parallel twin, with the cylinders inclined 15 degrees from vertical and a chain-driven overhead cam. The fuel tank holds 10 litres of petrol (with a 1.8 litre reserve capacity). With an oil capacity of 1.6 litres using 10W40 SE spec oil. A diamond frame is used, with telescopic front forks and a rear swingarm
Swingarm
A swingarm, or "swinging arm" is the main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs...
.
Very similar to the Honda Benly range of cycles, except the Benly models had a 360-degree crankshaft, which meant they could use a single coil and a single carburetor. The CDU has twin CV carbs. No tachometer in the instrumentation, only a speedometer and supplementary lighting for Neutral, Indicators and High Beam. Gear change ratios are placed around the speedometer to indicate gear change speed ranges. Two seats provide good passenger compatibility and comfort.
The CD250U has a top speed between 70 and 80 mph, depending on wind conditions and gradient, and passenger / luggage.
Very economical, 80 mpg; though some claim they are able to get up to 90 mpg (imp).
Rickman made a full fairing option, and the model was used by police units in the early 1990s.
The engine was also used in the later CM250 Rebel and CB "Two Fifty" models (also known and marketed as the "Night Hawk" in the U.S.)