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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Honda XL250 (First Generation)'''
|name            = Honda XL250 (First Generation)
|photo            = 1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg
|photo            = 1972-Honda-XL250K0-Silver-9938-0.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        = [[Honda XL250S]]<br />[[Honda XL250R]]
|successor        = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250S|Honda XL250S]]
|class            = [[Dual sport]]
|class            = Dual purpose
|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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|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|final_drive      = {{chain|520x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
 
|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|3.00-21}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-21}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-17}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|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      = K&N KN-112
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-112}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|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]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (OHC).
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 75.0mm [[bore]] x 56.5mm [[stroke]] yielded a [[displacement]] of 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied by a single carburetor.  The engine's 4 valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft (OHC).


==Drive==
==Drive==
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==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 Single shock, swing arm. The XL250R was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank.
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 dual 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]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver]]
File:1974_honda_Xl250k1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver]]
File:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-0.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]]
File:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1974-Honda-XL250-Blue-Silver-6280-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL250 in Blue/Silver
</gallery>




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==Honda XL250S==
==Honda XL250S==
{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Honda XL250S (Second Generation)'''
|name            = Honda XL250S (Second Generation)
|photo            = 1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg
|photo            = 1978-Honda-xl250s-Red-0.jpg
|aka              = XL250S
|aka              = XL250S
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978 - 1981
|production      = 1978 - 1981
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250|Honda XL250]]
|successor        = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250R|Honda XL250R]]
|successor        = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250R|Honda XL250R]]
|class            = [[Dual sport]]
|class            = Dual purpose
|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      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-4}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|final_drive      = {{chain|520x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
 
|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|3.00-21}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-23}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-17}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-18}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|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      = K&N KN-112
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-112}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|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]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
<br style="clear: left"/>


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===1979===
===1979===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1979_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S
File:1979-honda-xl-250s-0.jpg|1979 Honda XL 250S
File:1979-honda-xl-250s-1.jpg|1979 Honda XL 250S
File:1979-honda-xl-250s-2.jpg|1979 Honda XL 250S
File:1979-honda-xl-250s-3.jpg|1979 Honda XL 250S
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
File:1979_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Honda XL250R==
==Honda XL250R==
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda XL250R (Third Generation)
|photo            = 1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg
|aka              = XL250R
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1982 - 1987
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda XL250#Honda XL250S|Honda XL250S]]
|successor        =
|class            = Dual purpose
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 75.0mm x 56.5mm
|compression      = 9.0:1
|top_speed        = 80 mph (128 km/h)
|power            = 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 8000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DR8ESL}} '82-83 <br />{{sparkplug|NGK DPR9Z}} '84-87 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB3L-A}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed
|final_drive      = {{chain|520x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Air assisted telescopic fork <br>
Rear: Single shock, swing arm
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-17}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 131.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-112}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
}}
===1982===
===1982===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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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==
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