Honda CB250R Owner's manual

CBF250NA/300NA / CB250R/300R

OWNER’S MANUAL

CBF250NA/300NA / CB250R/300R

EN

32K0AC01

00X32-K0A-C010

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motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.

This publication includes the latest production information available

before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make

changes at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

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permission.

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actual vehicle.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a new

Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a

Honda makes you part of a worldwide family

of satisfied customers who appreciate

Honda's reputation for building quality into

every product.

To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:

●Read this owner's manual carefully.

●Follow all recommendations and

procedures contained in this manual.

●Pay close attention to safety messages

contained in this manual and on the

motorcycle.

●The following codes in this manual

indicate each country.

●The illustrations here in are based on the

CBF300NA ED type.

Country Codes

Code

CBF300NA

Country

ED European direct sales

CBF250NA

TU Turkey

*The specifications may vary with each locale.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very

important. Operating this motorcycle safely is

an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about

safety, we have provided operating

procedures and other information on safety

labels and in this manual. This information

alerts you to potential hazards that could

hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to

warn you about all hazards associated with

operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You

must use your own good judgement.

You will find important safety information in a

variety of forms, including:

●Safety labels on the motorcycle

●

Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert

symbol and one of three signal words:

DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.

Other important information is

provided under the following titles:

NOTICE Information to help you avoid

damage to your motorcycle,

other property, or the

environment.

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Contents

Motorcycle Safety P. 2

Operation Guide P. 16

Maintenance P. 49

Troubleshooting P. 99

Information P. 117

Specifications P. 129

Index P. 132

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Safety Guidelines................................................. P. 3

Image Labels......................................................... P. 6

Safety Precautions............................................. P. 10

Riding Precautions ............................................ P. 11

Accessories & Modifications........................... P. 14

Loading ................................................................ P. 15

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This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.

Please read this section carefully.

Motorcycle Safety

Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:

●Perform all routine and regular inspections

specified in this manual.

●Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame

away before filling the fuel tank.

●Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly

enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in

exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.

Always Wear a Helmet

It's a proven fact: helmets and protective

apparel significantly reduce the number and

severity of head and other injuries. So always

wear an approved motorcycle helmet and

protective apparel. 2P. 10

Before Riding

Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally

focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check

that you and your passenger are both wearing

an approved motorcycle helmet and protective

apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding

onto the seat strap or your waist, leaning with

you in turns, and keeping their feet on the

footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped.

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,

practice riding in a safe area to become familiar

with how this motorcycle works and handles,

and to become accustomed to the motorcycle's

size and weight.

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Safety Guidelines

Motorcycle Safety

3

Continued

Ride Defensively

Always pay attention to other vehicles around

you, and do not assume that other drivers see

you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an

evasive maneuver.

Make Yourself Easy to See

Make yourself more visible, especially at night,

by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning

yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling

before turning or changing lanes, and using

your horn when necessary.

Ride within Your Limits

Never ride beyond your personal abilities or

faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and

inattention can impair your ability to use good

judgement and ride safely.

Don't Drink and Ride

Alcohol and riding don't mix. Even one alcoholic

drink can reduce your ability to respond to

changing conditions, and your reaction time

gets worse with every additional drink. Don't

drink and ride, and don't let your friends drink

and ride either.

Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition

It's important to keep your motorcycle properly

maintained and in safe riding condition.

Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and

perform all recommended maintenance. Never

exceed load limits (2P. 15), and do not modify

your motorcycle or install accessories that

would make your motorcycle unsafe (2P. 14).

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Safety Guidelines

Motorcycle Safety

4

If You are Involved in a Crash

Personal safety is your first priority. If you or

anyone else has been injured, take time to

assess the severity of the injuries and whether it

is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency

assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws

and regulations if another person or vehicle is

involved in the crash.

If you decide to continue riding, first turn the

ignition switch to the (Off) position, and

evaluate the condition of your motorcycle.

Inspect for fluid leaks, check the tightness of

critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar,

control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly

and cautiously.

Your motorcycle may have suffered damage

that is not immediately apparent. Have your

motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified

service facility as soon as possible.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a

colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon

monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and

may lead to death.

If you run the engine in confined or even partly

enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain

a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.

Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or

other enclosure.

3WARNING

Running the engine of your motorcycle

while in an enclosed or even partially

enclosed area can cause a rapid build-

up of toxic carbon monoxide gas.

Breathing this colourless, odorless gas

can quickly cause unconsciousness and

lead to death.

Only run your motorcycle's engine

when it is located in a well ventilated

area outdoors.

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Safety Guidelines

Motorcycle Safety

5

Image Labels

The following pages describe the label

meanings. Some labels warn you of

potential hazards that could cause serious

injury. Others provide important safety

information. Read this information carefully

and don't remove the labels.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to

read, contact your dealer for a replacement.

There is a specific symbol on each label.

The meanings of each symbol and label are

as follows.

Read instructions contained in Owner's

Manual carefully.

Read instructions contained in Shop Manual

carefully. In the interest of safety, take the

motorcycle to be serviced only by your

dealer.

DANGER (with RED background)

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

WARNING (with ORANGE background)

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION (with YELLOW background)

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

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Image Labels

Motorcycle Safety

6

BATTERY LABEL

DANGER

•Keep flame and spark away from the battery.

Battery produce explosive gas that can cause

explosion.

•Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when

handling the battery, or you can get burned or

lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.

•Do not allow children and other people to touch a

battery unless they understand proper handling

and hazards of the battery very well.

•Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as

it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your

skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your

eyesight.

•Read this manual carefully and understand it

before handling the battery. Neglect of the

instructions can cause personal injury and damage

to the motorcycle.

•Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or

below the lower level mark. It can explode causing

serious injury.

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Image Labels

Motorcycle Safety

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Continued

RADIATOR CAP LABEL

DANGER

NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.

Hot coolant will scald you.

Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm2.

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL

WARNING

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

•The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be

affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.

•Read carefully the instructions contained in user's manual and

installation guide before installing any accessory.

•The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider's and

passenger's weight should not exceed 180 kg (397 lb), which is

the maximum weight capacity.

•The luggage weight must not exceed 8 kg (18 lb) under any

circumstances.

•The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted

fairing is not recommended.

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Image Labels

Motorcycle Safety

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REAR CUSHION LABEL

GAS FILLED

Do not open. Do not heat.

TYRE INFORMATION & DRIVE CHAIN LABEL

Cold tyre pressure:

[Driver only]

Front

Rear

200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)

225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)

[Driver and passenger]

Front

Rear

200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)

225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)

Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.

Freeplay 30 - 40 mm (1.2 - 1.6 in)

SAFETY REMINDER LABEL

For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.

FUEL LABEL

Unleaded petrol only

ETHANOL up to 10 % by volume

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Image Labels

Motorcycle Safety

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or

Safety Precautions

●Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the

handlebar and feet on the footpegs.

●Keep passenger's hands onto the seat strap

or your waist, passenger's feet on the

footpegs while riding.

●Always consider the safety of your

passenger, as well as other drivers and

riders.

Protective Apparel

Make sure that you and any passenger are

wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye

protection, and high-visibility protective

clothing. Ride defensively in response to

weather and road conditions.

#

Helmet

Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct

size for your head

●Must fit comfortably but securely, with the

chin strap fastened.

●Face shield with unobstructed field of vision

or other approved eye protection

3WARNING

Not wearing a helmet increases the

chance of serious injury or death in a

crash.

Make sure that you and any passenger

always wear an approved helmet and

protective apparel.

#

Gloves

Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion

resistance

#

Boots or Riding Shoes

Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle

protection

#

Jacket and Trousers

Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket and

durable trousers for riding (or a protective suit)

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Safety Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

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Riding Precautions

Running-in Period

During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,

follow these guidelines to ensure your

motorcycle's future reliability and performance.

●Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.

●Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.

●Ride conservatively.

Brakes

Observe the following guidelines:

●Avoid excessively hard braking and

downshifting.

uSudden braking can reduce the

motorcycle's stability.

uWhere possible, reduce speed before

turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.

●Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.

uThe tyres slip more easily on such

surfaces and braking distances are

longer.

●Avoid continuous braking.

uRepeated braking, such as when

descending long, steep slopes can

seriously overheat the brakes, reducing

their effectiveness. Use engine braking

with intermittent use of the brakes to

reduce speed.

●For full braking effectiveness, operate both

the front and rear brakes together.

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Riding Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

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Continued

#

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

This model is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS) designed to help prevent the

brakes from locking up during hard braking.

The ABS functions with information provided by

the IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit).

●ABS does not reduce braking distance. In

certain circumstances, ABS may result in a

longer stopping distance.

●ABS does not function at speeds below 10

km/h (6 mph).

●The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly

when applying the brakes. This is normal.

●Always use the recommended front/rear

tyres and sprockets to ensure correct ABS

operation.

#

Engine Braking

Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle

down when you release the throttle. For further

slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use

engine braking with intermittent use of the

brakes to reduce speed when descending long,

steep slopes.

#

Wet or Rainy Conditions

Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet

brakes further reduce braking efficiency.

Exercise extra caution when braking in wet

conditions.

If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while

riding at low speed to help them dry.

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Riding Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

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Parking

●Park on a firm, level surface.

●If you must park on a slight incline or loose

surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot

move or fall over.

●Make sure that high-temperature parts

cannot come into contact with flammable

materials.

●Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes

and other high-temperature parts until they

cool down.

●To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock

the handlebar and remove the key when

leaving the motorcycle unattended.

Use of an anti-theft device is also

recommended.

#

Parking with the Side Stand

1.

Stop the engine.

2.

Push the side stand down.

3.

Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its

weight rests on the side stand.

4.

Turn the handlebar fully to the left.

uTurning the handlebar to the right

reduces stability and may cause the

motorcycle to fall.

5.

Turn the ignition switch to the (Lock)

position and remove the key. 2P. 42

Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to protect the engine,

fuel system and catalytic converter:

●Use only unleaded petrol.

●Use recommended octane number. Using

lower octane petrol will result in decreased

engine performance.

●Do not use fuels containing a high

concentration of alcohol. 2P. 127

●Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or

an oil/petrol mixture.

●Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

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Riding Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

13

Accessories &

Modifications

We strongly advise that you do not add any

accessories that were not specifically designed

for your motorcycle by Honda or make

modifications to your motorcycle from its

original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.

Modifying your motorcycle may also void your

warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to

operate on public roads and highways. Before

deciding to install accessories on your

motorcycle be certain the modification is safe

and legal.

3WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications

can cause a crash in which you can be

seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner's

manual regarding accessories and

modifications.

Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,

your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not

designed for these attachments, and their use

can seriously impair your motorcycle's handling.

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Accessories & Modifications

Motorcycle Safety

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Loading

●Carrying extra weight affects your

motorcycle's handling, braking and stability.

Always ride at a safe speed for the load you

are carrying.

●Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep

within specified load limits.

Maximum weight capacity / Maximum

luggage weight 2P. 129

●Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced

and close to the centre of the motorcycle.

●Do not place objects near the lights or the

muffler.

3WARNING

Overloading or improper loading can

cause a crash and you can be seriously

hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading

guidelines in this manual.

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Loading

Motorcycle Safety

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Parts Location
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Operation Guide
16
Engine oil level inspection
window (P.78)
Throttle grip (P.95)
Coolant reserve tank cap/
dipstick (P.82)
Rear brake fluid reservoir
(P.84)
Engine oil fill cap (P.78)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P.84)
Tool kit/Document bag
(P.48)
Clutch lever (P.92)
Engine oil filter (P.80)
Right shroud (P.76)
Brakelight switch (P.86)
Rear brake pedal
Data link connector

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