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.

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