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Honda XR250R Motorcycles

1981 XR250R’81

Engine

Engine Type 49cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug D8EA
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed
Chain #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link

DIMENSION

Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

OTHER

Color Tahitian Red
  • The side cover and headlight cowl panels were black
  • The “XR” side cover logo was black
  • The engine color is solid black
  • Fuel tank: plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME010*BM200022.

1982 XR250R’82

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug DR8ES-L
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Chain #520 x 106
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link

DIMENSION

Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″

OTHER

Color Tahitian Red
  • The side covers and headlight cowl panels were white
  • The “XR” side cover decal was white
  • The engine color was black with polished cylinder head fins
  • Fuel tank: plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME010*CM300008.

1984 XR250R’84

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with 2 carburetors and 2 head pipes
Engine RFVC radial valve, 199cc dual-carburetor
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 106
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Brakes front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Front wheel 21″
Rear wheel 17″
Wheelbase 1365mm (53.7 in.)
Dry weight 100 kg (220.4 lb)
Seat height 905mm (35.6 in.)
Front wheel travel 254mm (10 in.)
Rear wheel travel 246mm (9.7 in.)

OTHER

Color Flash Red
  • The number plate panels were yellow
  • The seat and tool bag were blue
  • The fork boots were black
  • Fuel tank: plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*EK000001.

1985 XR250R’85

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with 2 carburetors and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 106
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

front wheel The front wheel was 21″ while the back was 17″

OTHER

Color Flash Red
  • The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue
  • The “250R” tank decal was white and blue
  • The fork boots and shock springs were blue
  • The number plate panels were yellow
  • The seat and tool bag were blue
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*FK100003.

1986 XR250R’86

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 106
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Flash Red with Shasta White
  • The gas tank and number plate panels were red
  • The fenders, frame, side covers, and headlight cowl were white
  • The engine color is silver with gold case covers
  • The seat and tool bag were blue
  • The fork boots and shock springs were blue
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*GK200001.

1987 XR250R’87

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 106
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Rear wheel N/A

OTHER

Color Flash Red with Shasta White
  • The “XR” gas tank decal had a new design likewise the “250R” seat graphic
  • The gas tank and number plate panels were red
  • The fenders, frame, side covers, and headlight cowl were white
  • The seat and tool bag were blue
  • The fork boots and shock springs were blue
  • The engine color is silver with gold case covers
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*HK300001.

1988 XR250R’88

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 106
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Flash Red with Shasta White
  • The front fender, frame, side covers, and headlight cowl were white
  • The rear fender was red
  • The fork boots and shock springs were red
  • The gas tank and number plate panels were red
  • The seat and tool bag were blue
  • The engine color is silver with gold case covers
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*JK400001.

1989 XR250R’89

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Flash Red with Shasta White
  • The front and rear fenders were both red
  • There was a new style wing logo on the gas tank
  • A white “XR” in outline was on a red seat
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*KK500001.

1991 XR250R’91

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
  • The seat was red; but the fork boots and side cover panels were blue
  • The “XR” logo on the tank was red and blue
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*MK700001.

1992 XR250R’92

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Front hydraulic disc brake

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
  • The gas tank and seat had new graphics
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*NM800004.

1993 XR250R’93

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Hydraulic disc (front and rear)

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
  • The gas tank and seat logos were redesigned
  • The width of the footpeg was increased
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*PM900001.

1995 XR250R’95

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug DPR9Z
Plug gap .028

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Hydraulic disc (front and rear)

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Shasta White with Uranus Violet
  • The gas tank logos were redesigned so that the “XR” was red outlined in violet and the “HONDA” was violet
  • The “250R” graphic on the seat was also redesigned
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME060*SM100001.

1997 XR250R’97

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug CR9EH-9
Plug gap .035

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Hydraulic disc (front and rear)

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Ross White with Black
  • The gas tank logo was redesigned again
  • The seat was black with red
  • The fork boots were black
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME080*VM100001.

1998 XR250R’98

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
Spark plug CR9EH-9
Plug gap .035

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed.Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Chain #520 x 108
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Pro-Link Rear suspension
Brakes Hydraulic disc (front and rear)

DIMENSION

Rear wheel 18″

OTHER

Color Ross White
  • The gas tank logo was redesigned
  • There was also a new type of rear sub frame
  • Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
  • The serial number began JH2ME080*VM100001.

2003 XR250R’03

Engine

Engine 249cc RFVC air-cooled single-cylinder
Spark plug CR9EH-9
Plug gap .035
Bore and Stroke 73.0 x 59.5 mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Chain #520 x 108
Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 48 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with 20-position compression-damping adjustability; 10.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 10.6-inch travel
Front Brake Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single disc
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 100/100-18

DIMENSION

Rake 24.8 degrees
Trail 92.0mm (3.6 inches)
Wheelbase 55.1 inches
Seat Height 36.0 inches
Ground Clearance 12.4 inches
Dry Weight 240.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity 2.4 gallons, including 0.5-gallon reserve

OTHER

Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Color Ross White
Warranty 6 months

2004 XR250R’04

 

Engine

Engine Type 249cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Spark plug CR9EH-9
Plug gap .035
Bore and Stroke 73.0mm x 59.5mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Valve Train SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Fuel Delivery 30mm piston-valve
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Chain #520 x 108
Final Drive: O-ring sealed chain
Front sprocket 13 T
Rear sprocket 48 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with 20-position compression-damping adjustability; 10.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 10.6-inch travel
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 100/100-18

DIMENSION

Wheelbase 1400mm (55.1 in.)
Seat Height 914mm (36.0 in.)
Ground Clearance 315mm (12.4 in.)
Dry Weight 109 kg (240 lb)
Fuel Capacity 9.1 liters (including 1.9 liters reserve)

OTHER

Honda Genuine AccessoriesTM HRC power-up kit, 430mm work stand
Color Red

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