Honda XR 250L (1997-99)

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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

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Sunbeam Model 6 Lion (1921-37)

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The Sunbeam Model 6 “Lion” motorcycle was manufactured from 1921 to 1937 with an air-cooled, single-cylinder, side valve engine that had a capacity of 492 cc. The compression ratio was 5.0:1 and it had a single exhaust with kick starting, producing 3.4 kW / 4.5 hp power. The transmission was a 3-speed wide ratio with a final drive via chain. The frame was a single downtube cradle and it had Druid forks for the front suspension and rigid spring-loaded saddle for the rear. The front and rear brakes were drums, and the wheels were steel with laced wire spokes. The standard tyres were 3.25 x 26″ but an optional 3.50 x 26″ was available. The dimensions were 2083 mm / 82″ in length, 813 mm / 32″ in width, with a wheelbase of 1359 mm / 53.5″, and a saddle height of 711 mm / 28″. The dry weight was 136 kg / 300 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 11.4 L / 2.5 Imp gal / 3.0 US gal and an oil capacity of 2.3 L / 4.0 Imp pt / 4.8 US pt.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Sunbeam Model 6 “Lion”

Year: 1921 – 37
Engine: Single cylinder, side valve
Capacity: 492 cc / 30.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 77 x 105.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 5.0:1
Exhaust: Single
Starting: Kick
Power: 3.4 kW / 4.5 hp
Transmission: 3-Speed wide ratio
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: 1st 13.7 / 2nd 8.2 / 3rd 4.9:1 (Side car model: 1st 14.6 / 2nd 8.7 / 3rd 5.25:1 or 15.5, 9.3 and 5.6)
Frame: Single downtube cradle
Front Suspension: Druid forks
Rear Suspension: Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Tyres, Front and Rear: 3.25 x 26″ (Optional: 3.50 x 26″)
Dimensions: Length: 2083 mm / 82″ Width 813 mm / 32″
Wheelbase: 1359 mm / 53.5″
Saddle Height: 711 mm / 28″
Dry Weight: 136 kg / 300 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.4 L / 2.5 Imp gal / 3.0 US gal
Oil Capacity: 2.3 L / 4.0 Imp pt / 4.8 US pt
Source: Sunbeamsidevalve.com

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