The Honda XR 250R is a 1996 off-road motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC engine and a capacity of 249cc. It has air-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. Starting is by kick, and the maximum power output is 30 horsepower at 9000 rpm with a maximum torque of 24.5 Nm at 7500 rpm.
The transmission has six speeds, and the final drive is through a chain. The suspension on the front wheel is 41 mm air-assisted telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 280 mm, while the rear suspension is Pro-Link, adjustable compression, and rebound with a rear wheel travel of 280 mm.
The front brake is a single 240 mm disc two-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a single 220 mm disc one-piston caliper. The front tire is 80/100-21, and the rear tire is 100/100-18. The rake is 26.5 degrees, and the trail is 105 mm.
Dimensions of the bike are 2110 mm in length, 830 mm in width, and 1215 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1400 mm and a seat height of 920 mm. The ground clearance is 315 mm, and it has a dry weight of 104 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 9 litres.
According to a road test conducted in 1994 by Tuttomoto, the Honda XR 250R is an excellent bike for enduro use. It has a solid engine, is easy to ride, has great suspension, and is well balanced. However, it is criticized for its weak brakes and lack of electric starting.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XR 250R
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.2:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Induction | PD30 Carburetion |
| Ignition | CDI type magnetic Ignition System |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.5 Nm / 18 ft. lbs @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11.0 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 | 100/100-18 |
| Rake | 26.5 degrees |
| Trail | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2110 mm / 83.1 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1215 mm / 47.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Seat Height | 920 mm / 36.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 315 mm / 12.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 104 kg / 229.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 gal |
| Road Test | Enduro Test 1994 Tuttomoto |
