Honda XL250 (1972-73)

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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

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