The Rebel´s sticker price is
as unbelievable as its outstanding fuel economy—proof positive it´s a Honda.
as unbelievable as its outstanding fuel economy—proof positive it´s a Honda.
It became a symbol Thus blood, violence and aggression became natural attributes that were tagged on to the name of the legendary bike. Also, throughout these decades there were numerous gangster films which were made and these outlaw biker movies always featured the Harley Davidson as being the main vehicle being ridden around. Soon it began to be associated with that concept of being on the road and wandering around.
As a natural consequence, the Harley Davidson got entangled within this mesh of liberty and emancipation from reality. Jack Kerouac's "The Dharma Bums," and "On the Road," were two prolific novels which emphasized on the spirit of freedom during that time. A short form of the expression "homeward bound," the hobo was the man who gave up everything in search of a quest o a higher truth through which he tried to make sense of the reality around him. Sex, drugs and rock n' roll were in vogue then and this was where the concept of the hobo became increasingly popular. During the late 1960s, leading to the late 1970s which were the prime years of the Flower Power movement.
Honda 250 Rebel
Over the years, the bike has been associated with a slew of American underground films, which include Kenneth Anger's path breaking short film called Scorpio Rising. One of the first motorbikes of its kind, the Harley Davidson has been the symbol for being on the road and embarking on a roller coaster ride of reckless fortune. The Harley Davidson has always been the all American symbol for freedom and individuality.
Honda 250 Rebel
| Honda's profilation of this bike |
| It´s an entry-level bike, sure, but it boasts big-bike styling with its timeless cruiser looks and nifty chrome highlights. Its reliable 234cc four-stroke twin delivers smooth power, and its five-speed transmission is a no-brainer to shift. Why pay more for a lesser bike¿ The Rebel´s sticker price is as unbelievable as its outstanding fuel economy—proof positive it´s a Honda. |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Honda 250 Rebel |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Category: | Allround |
| Rating: | 48.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 234.00 ccm (14.28 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 53.0 x 53.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Single 26mm diaphragm-type constant-velocity (CV) carburetor |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Ignition: | CD |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Chain |
