 Honda CB250T Dream | |
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Dream (UK) Hawk (US) |
| Production | 1977 (Dream) 1977–1981 (Hawk) |
| Predecessor | Honda CB360 |
| Successor | Honda CB250N/CB400N (Europe) Honda CB450SC Night Hawk (US) |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 395 cc (24.1 cu in), air-cooled, four-stroke, sohc with three valves per cylinder, parallel-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 70.5 mm × 50.6 mm (2.78 in × 1.99 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Top speed | 108.69 mph (174.92 km/h)[1] (Dream) |
| Power | 34.16 bhp (25.47 kW)[2] @ rear wheel (Hawk) |
| Torque | 21.03 lb⋅ft (28.51 N⋅m)[2] @ rear wheel (Hawk) |
| Ignition type | Capacitor discharge electronic ignition, electric start, kick start (Hawk I & II, Dream only) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, chain final drive (Dream, Hawk I, II) 6-speed manual (Hawk) 2-speed semi-automatic (CB400A Hondamatic) |
| Frame type | Diamond |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks; Rear: swingarm with twin shock absorbers |
| Brakes | Front drum; rear drum (Hawk I) Front hydraulic disc brake; rear drum (Dream, Hawk II, Hondamatic)[3] |
| Tyres | Front 3.60"-19; Rear 4.10"-18[3] |
| Wheelbase | 1,389 mm (54.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,131 mm (83.9 in) W: 729 mm (28.7 in) H: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | Dream 179.6 kg (396 lb)[1] (dry) Hawk I 172 kg (379 lb) Hawk II182 kg (401 lb) Hondamatic 187 kg (412 lb)[4] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 48 mpg‑imp (5.9 L/100 km; 40 mpg‑US)[1] |
| Related | Honda CB250T Honda CB250N Honda CB400N Honda CB400T I/T II Honda CM400 Honda CB450T Honda CB450SC Honda CB450DX-K |
The Honda CB400T is a range of motorcycles built by Honda. In the United Kingdom it was known as the Dream, whereas in the United States it was known as the Hawk. A Honda CB250T version was also available in some markets including the UK and Australia for licensing reasons.
- ^ a b c "Motorcycle Monthly". June 1978. p. 38.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ a b "Cycle (magazine)". Ziff Davis. February 1980. p. 65.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ a b "Motorcycle Monthly". June 1978. p. 31.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ "Cycle (magazine)". Ziff Davis. September 1977: 44.
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