The Honda XL 250 motorcycle specifications include a 248 cc (15.13 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 148 kg (326.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1973 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XL 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 31st percentile across Honda models.
About 25% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 34th percentile across Honda models.
About 41% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
248 cc — larger displacement than about 31% of Honda models.
148 kg — heavier than about 34% of Honda models, or lighter than about 66%.
8 L — larger than about 23% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 248 cc (15.13 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 57.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 148 kg (326.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 L (2.11 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.