The Honda XL 250 S motorcycle dimensions for 1978-1982 is length 85.6 in (2,174 mm), wheelbase 54.7 in (1,389 mm), and the seat height 33.4 in (848 mm).
Honda XL 250 S dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.4 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
63.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 30.9 in (785 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 54.7 in (1,389 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.4 in (848 mm) | 33.4 in (848 mm) | About the same as median |
Honda XL 250 S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | — | — | 54.7 in (1,389 mm) | 33.4 in (848 mm) | — |
Honda XL 250 S dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda XL 250 S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.4 in (848 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Honda XL 250 S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.7 in (1,389 mm), giving the Honda XL 250 S a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 63.9% of overall length.
Is the Honda XL 250 S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.6 in (2,174 mm), making the Honda XL 250 S around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as the category median.
Did the Honda XL 250 S dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.