• The Honda Rebel 250 motorcycle makes a good bike for the novice, according to Best Beginner Motorcycles, because of its light weight and ease of handling. Extra-tall riders may feel cramped on the bike, but according to the Honda website, "When you can put both feet flat on the ground at stops, it builds confidence."
  
  

Engine

• The Honda Rebel 250 gets its power from a 234 cc air-cooled engine. The parallel twin cylinders have a bore and stroke of 53.0-by-53.0 mm.
  
  

Dimensions

• The motorcycle's wheel base is 57.1 inches and the seat height is 26.6 inches. The bike weighs 331 lbs. with a full tank, which holds 2.6 gallons of fuel.
  
  

Suspension and Brakes

• Front suspension consists of a 33-mm fork with 4.6-inch travel. Rear suspension consists of dual shocks with 2.9 inches of travel. The bike has a single-disc front brake and a rear drum brake.
  
  

Price

• As of December 2010, the manufacturer's suggested retail price was $3,999.