Honda XL250S (1980-81)

The Honda XL250S was a motorcycle produced from 1980-81 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, four-valve engine and a capacity of 249cc. The bike had a 9.1:1 compression ratio, an electronic ignition, and was kick-started. Its maximum power output was 20.2 horsepower at 7500rpm, with maximum torque of 19.6Nm at 8000rpm. The clutch was a wet multi-plate, while transmission was 5-speed with a final drive chain gear ratio of 1st 25.2, 2nd 16.65, 3rd 12.37, 4th 9.99, 5th 8.1. The front suspension was equipped with oil damper telescopic forks, while the rear suspension had a swinging fork. The XL250S featured 155mm drum brakes in the front and 140mm drum brakes in the rear, as well as a front tire size of 3.00-23 and a rear tire size of 4.60-18. The bike had a length of 2174mm, a width of 873.7mm, and a height of 1183mm. Its wheelbase measured 1389mm, with a seat height of 848mm. The dry weight was 118kg, while the wet weight was 132kg with a fuel capacity of 9.5 litres. The XL250S was tested in a 1978 Group Test by Bike magazine.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL250S

Year: 1980-81
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 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
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 20.2 hp / 15 kW @ 7500rpm
Max Torque: 19.6 Nm / 14.5 lb ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 25.2, 2nd 16.65, 3rd 12.37, 4th 9.99, 5th 8.1.
Front Suspension: Oil damper telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork
Front Brakes: 155mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 140mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 -23
Rear Tyre: 4.60 -18
Dimensions: Length 2174 mm / 85.6 in Width 873.7 mm / 34.4 in Height 1183 mm / 46. 6in
Wheelbase: 1389 mm / 54.7 in
Seat Height: 848 mm / 33.4 in
Dry Weight: 118 kg / 260 lbs
Wet Weight: 132 kg / 291 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Road Test: Bike magazine Group Test 1978