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'''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 characteristics 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. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 8000 RPM. | |||
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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 Single shock, swing arm. The XL250R was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. | ||