Honda XR250R (1979-80)

The Honda XR250R (1979-80) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC 249cc motorcycle with a 9.6:1 compression ratio and 2x 30.5 mm piston valve Keihin induction. It has a capacitor-discharge ignition and a kick start. The bike generates a maximum power of 30 hp @ 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 24.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm. The clutch is wet with four friction discs and it has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension comprises leading axel hydraulic forks with 38mm diameter and rear suspension has inverted lay-down gas-charged shocks with three-step spring pre-load. The bike has a drum brake in both the front and rear and uses DID shoulderless aluminum alloy wheels with a wheelbase of 1400mm. The castor angle is 26.5 degrees and it has a ground clearance of 280mm. The fuel capacity of the bike is 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal with dry weight of 114.5 kg / 252.5 lbs. Overall, the Honda XR250R is a powerful off-road bike with great suspension and good ground clearance.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 250

Year: 1979-80


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Induction: 2x 30.5 mm piston valve Keihin
Ignition: Capasitor-Discharge
Spark Plug: D&EA, Plug gap .028
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 24.5 Nm / 18 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, four friction discs
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Sprockets: Front 13 T Rear 53 T

Front Suspension: Leading axel hydraulic 38mm forks
Front Wheel Travel: 223.5 mm / 8.8 in
Rear Suspension: Inverted lay-down gas-charged shocks, three step spring pre-load
Rear Wheel Travel: 198 mm / 7.8 in
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: DID shoulderless aluminum alloy
Front Tyre: 3.00-23
Rear Tyre: 4.60-18
Castor Angle: 26.5 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2210 mm / 87 in Width 874 mm / 34.4 in Height 1210mm / 47.6 in
Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Footpeg Height: 356 mm / 14 in
Ground Clearance: 280 mm / 11 in
Dry Weight: 114.5 kg / 252.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal

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