Thousands
and thousands of motorcyclists have learned to ride on Honda CB250s.
As user-friendly as Honda's
250 Rebel cruiser, the Nighthawk places the same
bulletproof 234cc vertical-twin engine in a larger chassis that
offers a more upright, "standard" seating position.
The Nighthawk is surprisingly roomy, which helps especially when
riding with a passenger. With its 4.3-gallon fuel tank and abstemious
engine, the Nighthawk will take you and your passenger a long
way indeed. Seat height: 29.3 inches.
You
have to be in a certain niche to start off on the 250 Nighthawk.
First off it's not a cruiser, and it's not a sport bike.
If a standard is your desire, this is the bike for you.
But you gotta be a taller rider, shorter riders will feel
more at ease on the Nighthawk's sibling 250 Rebel. If you
fill this niche, then I give it an A rating.
Excellent
beginner standard. Lightweight, gentle on the power and
relatively cozy for a tall rider. Lacking on the top end
like the Rebel, but a great machine all around.
Recommendations
made by Beginner Bikes Magazine, it's staff, team members
or riding club officers, are based on the skills of a novice
rider, of average stature and do not necessarily represent
the ideal for every rider. While Beginner Bikes encourages
safe, smart riding, we do not assume responsibility for
each individual. Please ride with care at your own risk.
Beginner
Bikes Buyer's Guide
