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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda XL250 (First Generation) | |name = '''Honda XL250 (First Generation)''' | ||
|photo = | |photo = 1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg | ||
|aka = Motosport | |aka = Motosport | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1972 - 1976 | |production = 1972 - 1976 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[ | |successor = [[Honda XL250S]]<br />[[Honda XL250R]] | ||
|class = Dual | |class = [[Dual sport]] | ||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 56.5mm | |bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 56.5mm | ||
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|power = 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 8000RPM | |power = 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 8000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = Carburetor | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | ||
|transmission = Gear box: | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: Air assisted telescopic fork <br> | |suspension =Front: Air assisted telescopic fork <br> | ||
Rear: Single shock, swing arm | Rear: Single shock, swing arm | ||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4. | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.60-17}} | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = | |oil_filter = K&N KN-112 | ||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 75.0mm [[bore]] x 56.5mm [[stroke]] | The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 75.0mm [[bore]] x 56.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (OHC). | ||
==Drive== | ==Drive== | ||
The bike has a | The bike has a 6-speed transmission. | ||
==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a | It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Single shock, swing arm. The XL250R was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. | ||
==Honda XL250== | ==Honda XL250== | ||
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===1974=== | ===1974=== | ||
[[Image:1974_honda_Xl250k1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver]] | |||
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==Honda XL250S== | ==Honda XL250S== | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda XL250S (Second Generation) | |name = '''Honda XL250S (Second Generation)''' | ||
|photo = | |photo = 1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg | ||
|aka = XL250S | |aka = XL250S | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1978 - 1981 | |production = 1978 - 1981 | ||
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|predecessor = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250|Honda XL250]] | |predecessor = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250|Honda XL250]] | ||
|successor = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250R|Honda XL250R]] | |successor = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250R|Honda XL250R]] | ||
|class = Dual | |class = [[Dual sport]] | ||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 56.5mm | |bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 56.5mm | ||
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|fuel_system = Carburetor | |fuel_system = Carburetor | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: Air assisted telescopic fork <br> | |suspension =Front: Air assisted telescopic fork <br> | ||
Rear: Single shock, swing arm | Rear: Single shock, swing arm | ||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00- | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.60- | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.60-17}} | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = | |oil_filter = K&N KN-112 | ||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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===1978=== | ===1978=== | ||
[[Image:1978_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL250S]] | [[Image:1978_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL250S]] | ||
[[Image:1978-Honda-xl250s-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL250S in Tahitian Red]] | |||
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===1979=== | ===1979=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File: | File:1979_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S | ||
File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | ||
File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | ||
File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Honda XL250R== | ==Honda XL250R== | ||
===1982=== | ===1982=== | ||
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The XL250R'87 was sold in 1987 in Shasta White. The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue. The "250R" tank decal was blue and red. The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling. The front wheel was 21" while the back was 17". The engine color was red. The number plate panels were black. It now had a 12-volt electrical system and Pro-Link suspension. The engine was a 249cc OHC [[RFVC]] single cylinder with 2 carburetors and 2 head pipes. It also had a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MD110*HK300001. | The XL250R'87 was sold in 1987 in Shasta White. The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue. The "250R" tank decal was blue and red. The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling. The front wheel was 21" while the back was 17". The engine color was red. The number plate panels were black. It now had a 12-volt electrical system and Pro-Link suspension. The engine was a 249cc OHC [[RFVC]] single cylinder with 2 carburetors and 2 head pipes. It also had a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MD110*HK300001. | ||
==In Popular Culture== | ==In Popular Culture== | ||