Honda XL250 (1976-78)

The Honda XL 250 is a motorcycle made between 1976-78. Its engine is a four stroke, single cylinder, OHC with a capacity of 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in, and has a compression ratio of 9.1:1. It uses a 28mm Keihin carburettor for induction and battery and coil for ignition, with a kick start. The maximum power the XL 250 produces is 20 hp at 8000 rpm, and it uses a multiple disc in oil bath clutch and has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a semi-double cradle with telescopic forks for the front suspension and swinging fork for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes, measuring at 150 mm and 140 mm, respectively. The front and rear tyres are 2.75-21 and 4.00-18. The bike weighs 135.6 kg / 299 lbs and holds 9.5 litres / 1.7 gal of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 250

Year: 1976-78
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