Description
Honda CBX250RS-E 1986 MOT April 2026
Originally a replacement for the much loved CB250RS but a lot more expensive at the time so only sold in low numbers (approx. 300 imported to the UK).
This example is completely original and unrestored in very good condition (the silences may need replacing in the future, there are a couple of plates on the underside but haven't got any worse over the years I have owned it).
Very smooth and quiet engine, unusual being Radial valve, twin carburettors, DOHC, twin exhaust single cylinder (only Honda would do something like this).
Very nice to ride and always causes interest at bikers cafes.
Very good tyres and recent chain and sprockets, Just had oil and filter change so good to go.
Selling due to having too many classics and not being used enough.
Thanks for looking, Steve.
Below is some info off the net,
The Honda CBX250RS is a motorcycle first sold by Honda in May 1983 in Japan as their new 250cc sports bike with a view to replacing the popular CB250RS. The engine was based on the XR series with particular links to the XR350 bottom end, including a six-speed gearbox and the same oil pump. The stroke is also the same, but the bore reduced to bring the capacity down to 249 cc (15. 2 cu in). The balance shaft was also discarded, with the engine instead being rubber mounted. Unlike any other XR engine the top was given two camshafts. The bike was also equipped with dual carburettors, only one of which was equipped with a pilot circuit and which open different amounts depending on how much the throttle is twisted.
The CBX250RS-E was sold in the United Kingdom between 1984 and 1986 with an introductory price of £1398. It proved to be a sales flop, being more expensive than the CB250RS which was still on sale at the time and not being notably better. In the end an estimated 300 were sold. The model had stronger sales in Japan but was soon replaced by the GB250 which was styled as a café racer; this model was successfully sold in Japan until 2000 with only minor changes, the most notable of which was the move to using a single carburettor.
