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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