Honda XR 250 Baja Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XR 250 Baja motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 119 kg (262.4 lb).

Key specifications

2002Year released
249 ccDisplacement
28 hpPower
25.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
119 kgDry weight
860 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,420 mmWheelbase

How the Honda XR 250 Baja 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.

Engine power28 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 48% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height860 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 10% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power38th

28 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.

Seat height88th

860 mm — taller than about 88% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity56th

14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,140 mm
This bike

2,140

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Honda avg

827

Close to average.

Overall height1,220 mm
This bike

1,220

Honda avg

1,161

5% above average.

Wheelbase1,420 mm
This bike

1,420

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height860 mm
This bike

860

Honda avg

780

10% above average.

Ground clearance260 mm
This bike

260

Honda avg

184

41% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled • 28 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,420 mmSeat 860 mmClearance 260 mm
6-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.235 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 235.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 112.4 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2002

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 73.0 x 59.5 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 119 kg (262.4 lb)
Seat height 860 mm (33.9 inches)
Overall length 2,140 mm (84.3 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall height 1,220 mm (48.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance 260 mm (10.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2353 hp/kg

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.