Honda XR 250L (1995-96)

The Honda XR 250L is a dual-purpose motorcycle that was made from 1995 to 1996. It has a four-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. The ignition is CDI and the spark plug is NGK DPR8z, while the starting method is a kick. The maximum power output is 30 hp at 9000 rpm and the maximum torque is 24.5 Nm at 7500 rpm. The transmission has six speeds and the final drive is via chain. The semi-double cradle frame is supported by a 43mm air-adjustable Showa cartridge fork at the front and a Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload at the rear, both with adjustability for compression and rebound damping. There is a single 240 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper at the front and a single 220 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper at the rear, both providing firm braking performance. The front and rear tyre sizes are 80/100-21 and 110/100-18 respectively. The bike’s dimensions are as follows: a rake of 26 degrees, a trail of 105mm, a wheelbase of 1411mm, a seat height of 883mm, a ground clearance of 300mm, and dry weight of 118kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 9 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 250L

Year: 1995-96
Engine: Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 59.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 30 mm Keihin
Ignition: CDI
Spark Plug: NGK DPR8z
Battery: YTX4L-BS -12 volt
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 24.5 Nm / 18.7 ft. lbs @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.769: 1 2nd 1.941: 1 3rd 1.45: 1 4th 1.13: 1 5th 0.923: 1 6th 0.786: 1
Frame: Semi-double cradle, single downtube
Front Suspension: 43 mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression damping adjustability
Front Wheel Travel: 260 mm / 10.2 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel: 260 mm / 10.2 in
Front Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 110/100-18
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 105 mm / 4.14 in
Wheelbase: 1411 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height: 883 mm / 34.5 in
Ground Clearance: 300 mm / 11.8 in
Dry Weight: 118 kg / 260 lbs
Wet Weight: 132 kg / 291 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.3 gal