The Honda XR 250R motorcycle was introduced in 1984 and had a four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 249 cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and was equipped with 2x 24mm Keihin CV induction and CDI ignition with an NGK DPR 9Z spark plug. The XR 250R had a maximum power of 30 hp (21.9 kW) at 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 24.5 Nm at 7500 rpm.
The six-speed transmission and chain final drive system provided smooth shifting and efficient power transfer. The front suspension of the bike had leading axel air spring 38mm forks with a front wheel travel of 254 mm, while the rear suspension had Pro-link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping, with a rear wheel travel of 247 mm.
For stopping power, the XR 250R was equipped with a single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper front brake and drum rear brake. The front and rear tires were 80/100-21 and 110/90-17, respectively. The bike had a rake of 26 degrees, trail of 105 mm, wheelbase of 1364 mm, and seat height of 905 mm. The ground clearance of the bike was 315 mm, and it had a dry weight of 108 kg and a wet weight of 112 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike was 9 litres.
Overall, the Honda XR 250R was a reliable and powerful dirt bike that offered excellent suspension and efficient power transfer. Its light and flexible design made it a popular choice for off-road enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XR 250R
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 x 56.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 2x 24mm Keihin CV |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR 9Z |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Leading axel air spring 38mm forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 254 mm / 10.0 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 247 mm / 9.6 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 240mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-17 |
| Rake | 26 degrees |
| Trail | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1364 mm / 53.7 in |
| Seat Height | 905 mm / 35.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 315 mm / 12.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 108 kg / 238 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 112 kg / 247 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 gal |
