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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
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