Honda NX250 Dominator (1988-90)

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
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