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Honda Reveals Retro CB250SS Scrambler Concept Targeting Gen Z Riders
- •Honda debuted the retro-styled CB250SS scrambler concept at the CIMA motorcycle trade show in Chongqing, China.
- •The production version is anticipated to launch in China by spring 2027 before expanding to other global markets.
- •Designed primarily for road riding, it features 17-inch alloy wheels, short-travel suspension, and a new lightweight frame.
- •Powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled engine with an assist and slipper clutch, tuned for strong low-end torque and linear power delivery.
- •Equipped with modern technology including a round TFT display featuring second-generation Honda RoadSync connectivity.
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The Honda CB250SS is a retro-styled scrambler concept unveiled at the CIMA motorcycle trade show in Chongqing, China, targeted at Gen Z riders. A production version is expected to launch first in the Chinese market around spring 2027 before potentially expanding to other regions.
The CB250SS is powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled engine featuring an assist and slipper clutch, tuned for strong low-end torque and linear power delivery. It includes a newly developed lightweight frame, Pro-Link multi-link rear suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a round TFT display with Honda RoadSync connectivity.
Availability is currently expected to be limited to China, with a near-term launch in India looking unlikely. While it is also unlikely to reach the UK in its present form, Honda's GB350S has previously found popularity there.
