Honda XL250R (1983)

The Honda XL 250R, produced in 1983, possesses a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 249 cc and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. Its Keihin induction system uses one 28mm carburetor and its electronic ignition system requires a kick to start. The motorcycle’s wet multi-plate clutch can generate maximum power of 20.2 horsepower at 7500rpm and maximum torque of 19.6 Nm at 8000rpm. The six-speed transmission drives the bike via a chain. The XL250R makes use of an air-assisted telescopic fork front suspension, while its rear suspension is a single shock, swing arm system, both providing respective wheel travel of 210mm and 109mm. The bike features drum brakes both in the front and rear, and its wheels have a diameter of 21 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 131.0 kg and its fuel tank has a capacity of 9 litres or 2.6 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 250R

Year: 1983
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 56.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Induction: 1x 28mm Keihin
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Max Power: 20.2 hp / 15 kW @ 7500rpm
Max Torque: 19.6 Nm / 14.5 lb ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air assisted telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.2 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock, swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 109 mm / 4.2 in
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 -21
Rear Tyre: 4.60 -17
Wet Weight: 131.0 kg / 288.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.6 gal