Honda XR250R (1997)

The Honda XR250R is a 1997 model motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC, 4-valve engine that has a capacity of 249cc / 15.1 cu-in. It has a PD30 carburetion and a CDI type magnetic ignition system, with a maximum power of 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 24.5 Nm / 18 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed with a chain final drive. The front suspension is a 41 mm air-assisted telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 280 mm / 11.0 in, while the rear suspension is Pro-Link with adjustable compression and rebound, along with a rear wheel travel of 280 mm / 11.0 in. The front brakes are single 240 mm disc 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are single 220 mm disc 1-piston caliper. The bike’s dimensions are: length of 2110 mm / 83.1 in, width of 830 mm / 32.7 in, height of 1215 mm / 47.8 in, and a ground clearance of 315 mm / 12.5 in. The dry weight of the bike is 104 kg / 229.3 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 9 Litres / 2.4 gal. Overall, the bike is built to handle enduro testing and adventure riding.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 250R

Year: 1997

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

Lubrication: Dry sump

Compression Ratio: 10.2:1

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