Honda AX (1988-90)

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The Honda AM-1 (NX 250 Dominator) is a motorcycle produced by Honda between 1988 and 1990. It has a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc, and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The bike has a maximum power output of 29 horsepower at 8500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. It features a liquid cooling system, PD6B induction, and CDI ignition, and is electrically started.

The transmission is six-speed, and the final drive is by chain. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, providing 198mm of travel, while the rear suspension is a pro-link swingarm that offers 226mm of travel. The front and rear brakes are each single-disc, and the tyres are 100/90-19 at the front and 120/90-16 at the rear.

The bike has overall dimensions of 2040mm in length, 805mm in width, and 1115mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1350mm and a seat height of 820mm. It has a dry weight of 118kg and a wet weight of 133kg, and a fuel capacity of 9 litres (2.4 US gallons).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda AM-1 (NX 250 Dominator)

Year: 1988 – 90


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 64.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: PD6B
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29 hp / 21.3 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 2.6 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 198 mm 7.8 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link. Swingarm

Rear Wheel Travel: 226 mm / 8.9
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 120/90-16
Dimensions: Length 2040 mm / 80 in Width 805 mm / 31.7 in Height 1,115 mm / 43.9 in
Wheelbase: 1350 mm / 53 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 118 kg / 260 lbs
Wet Weight: 133 kg / 293 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal

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