The Honda XL 250 was a motorcycle model manufactured between 1972-73. Equipped with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine that produced 20hp @ 8000 rpm, it had a capacity of 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in with a bore x stroke of 74 X 57.8 mm. The bike was cooled by an air-cooling system and had a compression ratio of 9.1:1. The ignition system used battery and coil while the starting mechanism was kick-start. The bike was equipped with a multiple disc in oil bath clutch and had a 5-speed transmission serving the final chain drive. The frame was a semi-double cradle with telescopic forks for the front suspension and a swinging fork for the rear suspension. The front and rear brake systems used drum brakes with 150 mm and 140 mm drums respectively. The bike weighed 135.6 kg / 299 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 9.5 litres / 1.7 gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XL 250
| Year | 1972-73 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 X 57.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Induction | 1x 28mm Keihin carburettor |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 20 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Clutch | Multiple disc in oil bath |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork |
| Front Brakes | 150 mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 140 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Weight | 135.6 kg / 299 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 1.7 gal |
