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Honda Motosport XL250R Motorcycles

1982 XL250R’82

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two exhaust pipes
Spark plug DR8ES-L
Plug gap 028
Electricals 12-volt electrical system
Battery YB3L-A — 12 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Clutch #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 47 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Rear Suspension Pro-Link suspension
Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color 1982 in Monza Red
  • The gas tank, side covers, fenders, and frame were red
  • The engine was black while the swing arm was silver
  • The serial number began JH2MD030*CM000008.

1983 XL250R’83

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two exhaust pipes
Spark plug DR8ES-L
Plug gap .028
Electricals 12-volt electrical system
Battery YB3L-A — 12 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Clutch #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 47 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Rear Suspension Pro-Link suspension
Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color Monza Red
  • The “XL” logo on the side of the seat was solid white
  • The “250R” side cover had a graphic design
  • The gas tank, side covers, fenders, and frame were red
  • The engine was black while the swing arm was silver
  • The serial number began JH2MD030*DM100001.

1984 XL250R’84

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC radial valve, single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028
Electricals 12-volt electrical system
Battery YB3L-A — 12 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Clutch #520 x 102
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 40 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Rear Suspension Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

DIMENSION

Wheelbase 1380mm (54.3 in.)
Dry weight 17 kg (257.9 lb)
Seat height 855mm (33.7 in.)
Front wheel travel 220mm (8.7 in.)
Rear wheel travel 195mm (7.7 in.)

OTHER

Color Monza Red
  • The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
  • The seat and fork boots were black
  • The “250R” side cover decal was white while the number plate panels were black
  • The serial number began JH2MD110*EK000009.

1985 XL250R’85

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028
Electricals 12-volt electrical system
Battery YB3L-A — 12 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Clutch #520 x 102
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 40 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Rear Suspension Pro-Link suspension

DIMENSION

Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

OTHER

Color Monza Red
  • The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue
  • The “250R” tank decal was white and blue
  • The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
  • The seat and fork boots were blue
  • The number plate panels were yellow
  • The serial number began JH2MD110*FK100007.

1986 XL250R’86

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC radial valve, single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028
Electricals 12-volt electrical system
Battery YB3L-A — 12 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed transmission.
Clutch #520 x 102
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 40 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Rear Suspension Pro-Link suspension

DIMENSION

Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

OTHER

Color Shasta White
  • The Honda wing tank decal was red, orange, and yellow
  • The “250R” tank decal was red and blue
  • The engine color was red
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
  • The serial number began JH2MD110*GK200001.

1987 XL250R’87

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC radial valve, single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028
Electricals 12-volt electrical system
Battery YB3L-A — 12 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed transmission.
Clutch #520 x 102
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 40 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Rear Suspension Pro-Link suspension
Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color 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 engine color was red
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The serial number began JH2MD110*HK300001.

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