1981 XR250R’81
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 49cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 14 T |
| Rear sprocket | 53 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link |
DIMENSION |
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| Front wheel | 21″ |
| Rear wheel | 17″ |
OTHER |
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| 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 |
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| Engine Type | 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes |
| Spark plug | DR8ES-L |
| Plug gap | .028 |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 106 |
| Front sprocket | 13 T |
| Rear sprocket | 53 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link |
DIMENSION |
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| Front wheel | 21″ |
| Rear wheel | 17″ |
OTHER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Suspension | Pro-LinkTM rear suspension |
| Brakes | front hydraulic disc brake |
DIMENSION |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link Rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc brake |
DIMENSION |
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| front wheel | The front wheel was 21″ while the back was 17″ |
OTHER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link Rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc brake |
DIMENSION |
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| Rear wheel | 18″ |
OTHER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link Rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc brake |
DIMENSION |
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| 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 |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link Rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc brake |
DIMENSION |
|
| Rear wheel | 18″ |
OTHER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Suspension | Pro-Link Rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc brake |
DIMENSION |
|
| Rear wheel | 18″ |
OTHER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Emissions | California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. |
| Color | Ross White |
| Warranty | 6 months |
2004 XR250R’04
Engine |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Honda Genuine AccessoriesTM | HRC power-up kit, 430mm work stand |
| Color | Red |
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