Honda XR250R (1996)

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The Honda XR 250R is a 1996 off-road motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC engine and a capacity of 249cc. It has air-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. Starting is by kick, and the maximum power output is 30 horsepower at 9000 rpm with a maximum torque of 24.5 Nm at 7500 rpm.

The transmission has six speeds, and the final drive is through a chain. The suspension on the front wheel is 41 mm air-assisted telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 280 mm, while the rear suspension is Pro-Link, adjustable compression, and rebound with a rear wheel travel of 280 mm.

The front brake is a single 240 mm disc two-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a single 220 mm disc one-piston caliper. The front tire is 80/100-21, and the rear tire is 100/100-18. The rake is 26.5 degrees, and the trail is 105 mm.

Dimensions of the bike are 2110 mm in length, 830 mm in width, and 1215 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1400 mm and a seat height of 920 mm. The ground clearance is 315 mm, and it has a dry weight of 104 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 9 litres.

According to a road test conducted in 1994 by Tuttomoto, the Honda XR 250R is an excellent bike for enduro use. It has a solid engine, is easy to ride, has great suspension, and is well balanced. However, it is criticized for its weak brakes and lack of electric starting.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 250R

Year: 1996


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 59.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: PD30 Carburetion
Ignition: CDI type magnetic Ignition System
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 24.5 Nm / 18 ft. lbs @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11.0 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 100/100-18
Rake: 26.5 degrees
Trail: 105 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions: Length: 2110 mm / 83.1 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1215 mm / 47.8 in
Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 920 mm / 36.2 in
Ground Clearance: 315 mm / 12.5 in
Dry Weight: 104 kg / 229.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 gal
Road Test: Enduro Test 1994 Tuttomoto

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