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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda XL250 | |name = '''Honda XL250''' | ||
|image = [[File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg|frameless]] | |image = [[File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = Motosport | |aka = XL250S, XL250R, Motosport | ||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1973 - 1987 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Dual sport]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 56.5mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.0:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 80 mph (128 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 8000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = Carburetor | ||
|spark_plug = | |ignition = | ||
|battery = | |spark_plug = | ||
|transmission = | |battery = 10.2:1 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
| | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Front: Air assisted telescopic fork <br> | ||
|wheelbase = | Rear: Single shock, swing arm | ||
|length = | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|width = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} | ||
|height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.60-17}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|dry_weight = | |wheelbase = | ||
|wet_weight = | |length = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |width = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |seat_height = | ||
|turning_radius = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = 131.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Honda XL350]], [[Honda CB250RS]] | |related = [[Honda XL350]], [[Honda CB250RS]] | ||
|competition = [[Harley-Davidson SX250]]<br />[[Kawasaki KE250B]]<br />[[Yamaha DT250]]<br />[[Honda XL250]] | |competition = [[Harley-Davidson SX250]]<br />[[Kawasaki KE250B]]<br />[[Yamaha DT250]]<br />[[Honda XL250]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Honda]] XL250R''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1973 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 8000 RPM. | |||
==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). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. | |||
==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. | |||
'''Honda XL250''' is a four stroke 250cc [[motorcycle]] from [[Honda]] introduced in 1972 and manufactured through most of the 1980's. It is an "[[enduro]]" or "dual purpose" bike meaning it physically looks like a dirt bike, and shares many characterstics with a dirt bike, but it is [[street legal]]. The bike is completely mechanically operated as there are no hydraulics on the bike. The 250cc motor produces 24 [[horsepower]] and the bike weighs 288lbs with oil, grease, and gasoline. Fuel capacity is 2.388 gallons. Demand for this model has remained high among collectors and enthusiasts. | '''Honda XL250''' is a four stroke 250cc [[motorcycle]] from [[Honda]] introduced in 1972 and manufactured through most of the 1980's. It is an "[[enduro]]" or "dual purpose" bike meaning it physically looks like a dirt bike, and shares many characterstics with a dirt bike, but it is [[street legal]]. The bike is completely mechanically operated as there are no hydraulics on the bike. The 250cc motor produces 24 [[horsepower]] and the bike weighs 288lbs with oil, grease, and gasoline. Fuel capacity is 2.388 gallons. Demand for this model has remained high among collectors and enthusiasts. | ||
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==1979== | ==1979== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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-6318-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | |||
< | File:1979-Honda-XL250S-Red-6318-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL250S in Red | ||
</gallery> | |||
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==1980== | ==1980== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1980_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL250S | |||
File:1980-Honda-XL250S-Red-6081-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL250S in Red | |||
File:1980-Honda-XL250S-Red-6081-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL250S in Red | |||
File:1980-Honda-XL250S-Red-6081-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL250S in Red | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==1981== | ==1981== | ||
[[Image:1981_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL250S]] | [[Image:1981_honda_Xl250s.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL250S]] | ||
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==1982== | ==1982== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1982_honda_Xl250r.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-5566-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-6.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
< | File:1982-Honda-XL250R-Red-2070-7.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL250R in Red | ||
</gallery> | |||
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==1983== | ==1983== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1983_honda_Xl250r.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL250R | |||
File:1983-Honda-XL250R-Red-6246-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1983-Honda-XL250R-Red-6246-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1983-Honda-XL250R-Red-6246-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
File:1983-Honda-XL250R-Red-6246-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL250R in Red | |||
</gallery> | |||
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* In the movie: [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-lost-boys#honda-xl250s The Lost Boys] | * In the movie: [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-lost-boys#honda-xl250s The Lost Boys] | ||
* In the movie [https://motopixel.org/pixel/city-limits#honda-xl250s City Limits] | * In the movie [https://motopixel.org/pixel/city-limits#honda-xl250s City Limits] | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/peking-express#honda-xl250 Peking Express] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/peking-express#honda-xl250 Peking Express] | ||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles]] | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Honda XL350]] | |||
*[[Honda XL500]] | |||
*[[Honda XL600]] | |||
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[[Category:Honda XL series]] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL250]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Dual sport motorcycles]] | ||