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Honda XR250 “Tornado” Motorcycles

1979 XR250’79

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes
Spark plug D8EA
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed
Chain #520 x 102
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front wheel 23″
Rear wheel 18″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color Tahitian Red
  • The “HONDA” tank decal was red
  • The top of the tank, side cover panel, and headlight cowl were black
  • The “XR250” side cover logo was red and white
  • The serial number began ME01-5000032.

1980 XR250’80

Engine

Engine Type 4 stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, with oil radiator
Displacement 249cc
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 59.5mm
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Lubrication system forced oil pump wet sump
Carburetor constant velocity vacuum piston valve
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Maximum horsepower 23 hp @ 7,500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath
Drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension telescopic Bracket, 245 mm of travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link, 242 mm of travel
Front Brake hydraulic Disk
Rear Brake mechanical Drum
Spokes Wire
Front Tire 90/90-21 54S
Rear Tire 120/80-18 62S

DIMENSION

Dry weight 134 kg
Overall length 2,147 mm
Width 845 mm
Height 1,198 mm
Fuel capacity 11.5 liters (3.7 liters reserve)
Wheelbase 1,427 mm
Seat height 880 mm
Ground clearance 281 mm

OTHER

Color
  • Blue
  • Red

It was sold in Mexico and other countries.

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