Honda CBF250 CBX250 Twister Service Manual

Autoevolution's own model history confirms exactly how this bike's badging works across markets: "the CBX250 Twister was sold in Argentina, Mexico, and South Africa and exported to Europe and Australia under the CBF250 name. The bike replaced the CBX200 Strada that ended production in 2002" — genuinely the same fundamental motorcycle marketed under two different names depending on region, a common Honda practice for its Latin American-manufactured commuter lineup. A separate carinterior.alibaba.com article clarifies the genuine confusion this naming causes online: "there is no official global model called the 'Honda Twister 250' produced by Honda Motor Company. Instead, what many users refer to as the Honda Twister 250 is actually the Honda CBX 250 Twister, a model primarily sold in Latin America — especially Brazil" — distinct from both the later Indian-market CB Twister 110 and the modern CB300F Twister launched in 2023.

Power comes from a 249cc air/oil-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine — CycleChaos' own spec sheet lists a DOHC valvetrain with a 73.7mm x 73.7mm bore and stroke, delivering a claimed 23-24 hp at 8,000 rpm and roughly 18 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, fed by a carburetor through a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive. Autoevolution's own year-by-year coverage confirms this platform's genuinely long, remarkably stable production run: "over its production years until 2015, the Honda CBX250 Twister carried minor updates, such as graphics and color changes, remaining similar to earlier models" — the same fundamental engine, chassis, and equipment package running essentially unchanged across roughly 15 years of manufacture.

Standard equipment stayed consistent throughout this entire span: a round headlight with a chromed ring, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a blacked-out exhaust system with a chromed muffler, twin instrument panels, and cast aluminum wheels — genuine no-frills, workhorse commuter styling built for durability and low running costs rather than performance chasing. The chassis pairs a telescopic front fork with a single rear shock absorber, with braking handled by a single 276mm front disc (two-piston caliper) and a 180mm rear drum. CycleChaos' own dimensional data confirms a compact 4.36-gallon fuel tank and a genuinely light 308 lb curb weight. The Alibaba article's own characterization of this bike's reputation across Latin America is apt: "known for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of maintenance, this model appeals to both new riders and those seeking an affordable daily" ride — genuinely the CBX250/CBF250's whole reason for being, and why it stayed in production for a decade and a half with almost no fundamental mechanical change.

This factory service manual covers the procedures, torque specs, and diagrams needed to keep a 2000-2015 CBX250 Twister/CBF250 running the way it was built to.