Honda XL250R (1987)

The 1987 Honda XL250R motorcycle is a four-stroke, single-cylinder bike with a SOHC RFVC 4-valve engine and a capacity of 249 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.2:1, and the induction system includes 2 x 24mm piston valves. The bike boasts a solid-state CD ignition and a primary kick with automatic compression release as its starting mechanism. The transmission has six speeds, and the final drive is a chain. The XL250R can deliver 20.2 hp of power at 7500 rpm along with a torque of 19.6 Nm at 8000 rpm. The front suspension is an air-assisted telescopic fork while the rear suspension is a single shock, swing arm type. The bike comes fitted with drum brakes at both the front and rear ends. It has a wheelbase of 1379 mm, a seat height of 856 mm, and a ground clearance of 289 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 117 kg, and its fuel capacity is 10.5 Litres.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 250R

Year: 1987

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 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: 2 x 24mm piston valve

Ignition: Solid state CD

Starting: Primary kick with automatic compression release

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

Wheelbase: 1379 mm / 54.3 in

Seat Height: 856 mm / 33.7 in

Ground Clearance: 289 mm / 11.4 in

Dry Weight: 117 kg kg / 258 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 10.5 Litres / 2.8 gal