The Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 131 kg (288.8 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) 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 35th percentile across Honda models.
About 34% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.
About 33% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 27th 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.
131 kg — heavier than about 25% of Honda models, or lighter than about 75%.
9 L — larger than about 27% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-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 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 131 kg (288.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph) |
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