About the Honda CB250
A CB250 family directory with separate early, later, C, F and SC repair routes.
Honda used CB250 names across motorcycles with different engines and chassis. Start with the complete frame designation, model year and market, then choose the early service, later fork or C/F/SC route below.
Identify the motorcycle before choosing its parts
Honda’s Japanese-market 1996 Hornet has an MC31 frame designation and a four-cylinder engine; the 2014 CB250F uses MC43 and a single-cylinder engine. Those examples show why a 250cc name alone cannot select a part. The product-specific year ranges in this guide remain the basis for ordering.
Model referenceHonda CB250 model differences
These repair routes show the different applications within the CB250 family.
CB250 · 1978–1983
Earlier CB250 carburetor service
A rebuild-kit application for the listed carburetor. Review its supplied pieces.
CB250 carburetor kitCB250 · 1991–2006
Later CB250 fork service
Fork oil seals with dimensions to compare against the fitted front end.
CB250 fork oil sealsSC model collection
CB250SC service parts
Find the SC guide’s clutch, drum-brake and carburetor applications.
Honda CB250SC partsCB250C · 2007
CB250C carburetor kit
This product records a specific CB250C application. Match the fitted carburetor.
View the CB250C carburetor kitCB250F · 1996–2003
CB250F oil filter
An oil-filter application for the F model. Compare its product specifications.
View the CB250F oil filterDetails that identify the applicationHonda CB250 identification checklist
Model and year
Keep any C, F or SC designation with the year shown by the bike’s identification and documentation.
Engine and carburetor
Record engine identification and carburetor markings, especially after replacement assemblies.
Brakes and forks
Confirm wheel position and drum or disc equipment; match fork-seal dimensions to the installed forks.