The Honda NX250 Dominator was a dual-sport motorcycle produced from 1988 to 1990. It had a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder DOHC engine with 249cc of capacity and 11.0:1 compression ratio. The bike generated maximum power of 25.5 hp/19 kW @ 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 2.4 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm. The NX250 Dominator had a 6-speed transmission, chain final drive, and front suspension with 37 mm telescopic forks that provided 220 mm of travel. The rear suspension was Pro-Link, swingarm with 200 mm of travel. The front brakes were single disc and rear brakes were drum. The 100/90-19 front tire and 120/90-16 rear tire were mounted on alloy wheels. The bike measured 2040 mm in length, 805 mm in width, and 1115 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1350 mm and ground clearance of 250 mm. It weighed 118 kg dry and 133 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 9 liters. In summary, the Honda NX250 Dominator was a lightweight and versatile dual-sport motorcycle with few frills but strong off-road capabilities.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda NX 250
| Year | 1988 – 90 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.0 x 64.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | PD6B |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 25.5 hp / 19 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.4 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-16 |
| Dimensions | Length 2040 mm / 80 in Width 805 mm / 31.7 in Height 1115 mm / 43.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm / 53 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32 in |
| Ground Clearance | 250 mm / 9.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 133 kg / 293 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Related Links | nx250.de |
