1978 XL250S’78
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Electricals | 6N4-2A-4 — 6-volt |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 14 T |
| Rear sprocket | 53 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front wheel | 23″ |
| Rear wheel | 18″ |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
|
| Color | Tahitian Red |
- The gas tank stripes were black, red, and light orange
- The “HONDA” tank decal was white
- The “XL250S” side cover decal was black and white
- The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
- The serial number began XL250S-5000041.
1979 XL250S’79
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Electricals | 6N4-2A-4 — 6-volt |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 14 T |
| Rear sprocket | 53 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front wheel | 23″ |
| Rear wheel | 18″ |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
|
| Color | Tahitian Red |
- The gas tank stripes were black, red, and yellow
- The “HONDA” tank logo was black
- The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
- The serial number began XL250S-5100007.
1980 XL250S’80
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Battery | 6N4-2A-4 |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 14 T |
| Rear sprocket | 53 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front wheel | 23″ |
| Rear wheel | 18″ |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
|
| Color | Helios Red |
- The gas tank and side cover stripes were red, orange, and white
- The “HONDA” tank logo was red outlined in white
- The “XL250S” side cover logo was white
- The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
- The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
- The speedometer had an 85 mph (135 km) limit
- The serial number began XL250-2000001.
1981 XL250S’81
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Battery | 6N4-2A-4 |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 14 T |
| Rear sprocket | 53 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front wheel | 23″ |
| Rear wheel | 18″ |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
|
| Color | Monza Red and Black |
- The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone red and black
- The “HONDA” tank logo was black
- The “XL250S” side cover logo was red and white
- The swingarm was painted silver
- The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
- There was a 2-piece instrumentation: speedometer and indicator light pod
- The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
- The speedometer had an 85 mph (135 km) limit
- The serial number began JH2MD010*BM300001.
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