The CMX250 Rebel was the smallest cruiser-style machine in Honda's range, in a lightweight and agile package, making it the ideal entry-level cruiser for beginners and short riders due to its low seating position.
The bike debuted in 1985 and was known as the Reber 250 or Honda Peronist. It was manufactured on and off between 1985 to 1987, 1996 to 1997, and 1999 to 2016. It was powered by the same powerplant used on the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard machine.
In the 1980s, the CMX250 replaced Vespa scooters in the Metropolitan Police Department fleet in Washington, DC, until 2000, when it was replaced by the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster with more durability, visibility, and power.
The 2002 Honda CMX250 Rebel machine packed a custom, chrome-plated headlight case, chrome-plated taillight housing, chrome-finished turn signal housings, a simple instrument panel, a push-to cancel turn signal switch, and a maintenance-free battery.
The bike was released from the factory floor with standard features, including a round headlight, a chromed exhaust system, a two-piece dual seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and classic wire-spoke wheels.
The suspension was carried from the previous models, with a 33 mm telescopic fork cushioning the front wheel and five-way spring preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers handling the rear suspension.
In the power department, the 234cc parallel-twin air-cooled engine remained unchanged, boasting 19 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.