CMX 250 Rebel has a hard working well proven economical engine .
Disadvantages:
Check for broken or loose wheel spokes and suspension joints .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Hey, this is a great little bike ! The Honda CMX250 Rebel. Maybe I am a bit of a rebel myself, but I bought it new and kept ;it in lovely condition and enjoyed many 'retired miles' clearing over 100 miles per gallon; obviously not driving the air-cooled engine at it's maximum of 70, but at 60 it put up a good road holding performance. The CMX250 is a strong engine and has been around for a long time.
On longer runs (over 150 miles) my legs could have done with forward pegs, so I raised the seat 3 inches to make a more comfortable position for my frame. With no centre stand, the side stand made cleaning a little hard to get at on that side, but a purpose full wood block raised the bike for cleaning and detail work.
The only trouble in two and a half years of ownership was breaking rear wheel spokes during a long run to the north west of Scotland; which made me decide it could be time to change motorcycles for a more suitable distance traveller; but still staying with Honda decided on the NT650v Dauville. The CMX250 certainly was a fun bike to ride.
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Purchase Price
Used bikes only
Performance
Satisfactory
Reliability
Good
Customer service
Poor
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