The Honda XL250S is a single-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced from 1978 to 1979. The engine has a capacity of 249cc, with a bore x stroke of 74 x 57.8 mm and a compression ratio of 9.1:1. It has a 28mm Keihin induction and an electronic ignition, starting with a kick. The maximum power output is 20.2 hp at 7500rpm, with a maximum torque of 19.6 Nm at 8000rpm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The front suspension has oil damper telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is a swinging fork. The front and rear brakes are drums, with the front tire measuring 3.00-23 and the rear tire measuring 4.60-18. The bike weighs 118 kg dry and 132 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 9.5 liters. The seat height is 848 mm, and the bike has a length of 2174mm, a width of 873.7 mm, and a height of 1183 mm. It was tested in the Bike magazine Group Test in 1978.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XL250S
| Year | 1978-79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 249 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 |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 20.2 hp / 15 kW @ 7500rpm |
| Max Torque | 19.6 Nm / 14.5 lb ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 25.2, 2nd 16.65, 3rd 12.37, 4th 9.99, 5th 8.1. |
| Front Suspension | Oil damper telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork |
| Front Brakes | 155mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 140mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 -23 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60 -18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2174 mm / 85.6 in Width 873.7 mm / 34.4 in Height 1183 mm / 46. 6in |
| Wheelbase | 1389 mm / 54.7 in |
| Seat Height | 848 mm / 33.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Road Test | Bike magazine Group Test 1978 |
