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249CC
249CC
450CC
Displacement
249 cc
249 cc
450 cc
Power
—
37.9 hp
51.9 hp
Weight
265 lb
229 lbWin
245 lb
Seat height
34.8 in
37.8 in
38 in
Ground clearance
11.3 in
13.1 in
13.2 inWin
Front travel
8.5 in
12.2 inWin
12.2 inWin
Rear travel
9.1 in
12.3 in
12.4 inWin
Wheelbase
55.9 in
58.1 in
58.3 in
Fuel capacity
1.59 gal
1.7 galWin
1.66 gal
MSRP
$4,999Win
$8,299
$9,699
Displacement249cc249cc450cc
Stroke4-stroke4-stroke4-stroke
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Bore × stroke71 × 63 mm79 × 50.9 mm96 × 62.14 mm
Compression9.6:113.9:113.5:1
CoolingAirLiquidLiquid
ConfigurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Valve trainSOHCDOHCSOHC
Valves444
Oil chamber—Single—
Engine oil1.4 L1.08 L1.04 L
Oil type10W-3010W-3010W-30
Coolant—1.04 L1.08 L
Power (measured)—37.9 hp at the rear wheel51.9 hp at the rear wheel
ActuationCableHydraulicHydraulic
AssistManualManual—
Spring—CoilCoil
StartingElectricElectricElectric
Transmission5-speed5-speed5-speed
Chain size520520520
Chain links—114114
Front sprocket13T13T13T
Rear sprocket50T50T49T
Seat height34.8″37.8″38″
Ground clearance11.3″13.1″13.2″
Wheelbase55.9″58.1″58.3″
Width31.5″32.6″32.6″
Height46.7″49.8″49.9″
Length83.1″85.7″85.9″
Curb weight265 lb229 lb245 lb
Fuel capacity1.59 gal1.7 gal1.66 gal
Destination charge$300$600—
ColorsRedRedRed
WarrantyTransferable, one year included, limited warrantyNone · no warranties; sold as-is.Sold as is with no warranties
Electric startStandard——
Starter motorStandard——
Fuel injectionStandard——
BatteryStandard——
Spark arresterStandard——
Five forward gearsStandard——
Hydraulic clutch—Standard—
HRC launch control—StandardStandard
Handlebar-mounted engine mode select button—Standard—
Front and rear brake-disc guards—Standard—
Eight-plate clutch——Standard
Hydraulic clutch actuation——Standard
Honda Selectable Torque Control——Standard
Frame materialSteelAluminumAluminum
ArchitecturePerimeterPerimeter—
Rake26.1°27.3°27.1°
Trail4″4.6″4.5″
Front41.0 mm leading-axle Showa fork; 8.5-inch travel49mm leading-axle inverted Showa SPG coil-spring fork with adjustable rebound and compression dampingCoil-spring fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front travel8.5″12.2″12.2″
RearPro-Link Showa single shock; 9.1-inch travelPro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload, rebound damping, and compression dampingLinkage-mounted nitrogen-charged shock with adjustable compression, rebound, and spring preload
Rear travel9.1″12.3″12.4″
Front wheel21″21″21″
Rear wheel18″19″19″
Front tire80/100-21 51R NHSPirelli Scorpion MX32; 80/100-2180/100-21 51M
Rear tire100/100-18 59R NHSPirelli Scorpion MX32; 100/90-19120/80-19 63M
Front disc240 mm260 mm260 mm
Rear disc220 mm240 mm240 mm
Map switch—Yes—
Skid plate—YesYes
Street legal (US)NoNoNo
Road legal inNoneNoneNone
BatteryYesYesYes
OEM batteryYTZ7SHJ12LHJ12L
ChemistryLead acidLithiumLithium
Voltage12V12V12V
Capacity6 Ah2.3 Ah2.3 Ah