Honda XR 250L (1997-99)

The Honda XR 250L was a single-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced from 1997-99. It had a 249cc engine and a maximum power output of 30 horsepower at 9000 rpm, with 24.5 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm. The bike was equipped with a six-speed transmission and a final drive chain, with gear ratios ranging from 2.769:1 to 0.786:1. The frame was a semi-double cradle with a single downtube and the front suspension featured a 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression damping adjustability. The bike had a 260mm wheel travel in both the front and rear suspension. The front brakes were a single 240mm disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brakes featured a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike had a 26-degree rake and 105mm trail, while the wheelbase measured 1411mm and the seat height was 883mm. The XR 250L had a ground clearance of 300mm and weighed 118kg dry or 132kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 9 litres or 2.3 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 250L

Year: 1997-99
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: 43mm 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: 1411mm / 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