Honda XR250R

The Honda XR250R is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan.

The XR250R is a trail bike used for off-road purposes. It is a 4-stroke, SOHC, 249 cc bike. It is a super reliable, capable motorcycle off road and does exceptionally well. The XR250L was a heavier, street legal version. Just like an interesting note, the Latin American version of this bike is known as TORNADO.

The engine in both the XR250R and XR250L are identical. In the United States the L has a 3mm smaller header pipe and a different carburetor to satisfy emissions regulations, though both carbs have a 30mm throttle body. The engine has a four valve head with splayed rocker arms to actuate the valves. Unusual for a single cylinder engine, it has a two-into-one header pipe, after 1996 this became a two-into-two. Throughout its production XR250R has weighed less than 113kg, whereas the XR250L typically weighs close to 123kg dry. They are both kick-start, feature six speed transmissions with chain final drive, and have digital ignition. For the pre-1996 models the suspension travel was 260mm front and rear.