The official specifications for the 250 Hornet for production years 1996 onwards.
| Engine : | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4 cylinder | |
| Engine Displacement | 249 cubic centimetres | |
| Bore & Stroke | 48.5 x 33.8 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 : 1 | |
| Carburation | 4 x 29mm Keihin carbs | |
| Max. Power Output | 30kW (40 bhp) @ 14,000 rpm | |
| Max. Torque | 24Nm (18 lb ft, 2.4 kg m) @ 10,000 rpm | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Transmission : | ||
| Gearbox | 6 speed | |
| Final Drive | 'O'-ring sealed chain | |
| Wheels : | ||
| Front Wheel | 16 x MT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium | |
| Rear Wheel | 17 x MT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium | |
| Front Tyre | 130/70-ZR16 (61W) | |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-ZR17 (73W) | |
| Suspension : | ||
| Front | 41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel | |
| Rear | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel | |
| Brakes : | ||
| Front | 300mm x 4.5mm single hydraulic disc with four piston caliper and sintered metal pads | |
| Rear | 215mm x 5mm hydraulic disc with single piston caliper and sintered metal pads | |
| Dimensions : | ||
| Length | 2045 mm | |
| Width | 740 mm | |
| Height | 1055 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm | |
| Seat Height | 750 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 litres (including 3 litre reserve) | |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg |
