XR250R

The XR250R has been around for many years, and has proven to be a simple, reliable all-around trail and play bike. Features & Benefits New for 2000

• Team Honda-inspired red bodywork and graphics.

Engine

• Lightweight and durable 249cc dry-sump four-stroke engine develops excellent torque and horsepower, especially at low and mid-range rpm.
• Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVCª) for maximum combustion
• efficiency and horsepower.
• Gear-driven counterbalancer for engine smoothness.
• 30mm carburetor works with large-capacity airbox and free-flow cylindrical muffler to offer excellent response.
• Dual intake and exhaust ports for maximum engine efficiency and power.
• Hinged-cover airbox design gives good access for air-cleaner maintenance.
• Free-flowing three-chamber USDA-qualified muffler/spark arrester provides high power output.
• Stainless steel dual exhaust header resists corrosion.
• Large cylinder-fins and an oil-carrying frame improve engine cooling.
• Maintenance-free automatic cam chain tensioner.
• Six-speed transmission with specially designed shift mechanism for light and accurate shifting.
• Primary kickstarting with automatic camshaft-integrated decompression system for easy starts. Supplemental manual decompressor is fitted.
• Maintenance-free solid-state CD ignition with electronic advance.

Chassis/Suspension

• Computer-engineered, oil-carrying semi-double-cradle frame incorporates swingarm pivot point with rear engine mount for low weight and compact wheelbase.
• Bolt-on subframe can be quickly and easily removed for rear suspension maintenance.
• 41mm Kayaba hybrid cartridge fork uses thin-wall extruded-aluminum tubes with bonded bottom-case units which underhang below the axle by only 65mm to reduce ground contact in ruts.
• Pro-Link¨ rear suspension with fully adjustable high-quality Kayaba rear shock.
• Brake levers, master cylinders, calipers and rotors are the same as those used on Honda's CR models.
• Lightweight hubs and rims incorporate straight-pull spokes.
• 18-inch rear wheel for greater tire selection and is quickly detachable.
• Aluminum box-section swingarm has snail-type chain adjusters.
• Low, slim seat gives excellent rider comfort and control.
• Heavy-duty O-ring-sealed chain reduces maintenance.

Additional Features

• Enduro-style headlight.
• Lightweight, tubular aluminum engine guard.
• Folding shift lever and brake pedal tips.
• High-quality handlebar, comfortable grips and dogleg levers with brush guards.
• Motocross-style seat allows maximum rider movement.
• Durable, wide front and rear fenders.
• Combination two-piece headlight/number plate directs cool air to the engine and oil carrying frame.
• Wide-section, comfortable footpegs are cleated, folding and self-cleaning.
• Resettable, easy-to-read three-digit competition tripmeter.
• Transferable six-month limited warranty.

Ownership includes one-year complimentary Membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America. Benefits include discounts, travel benefits, roadside assistance and much more. For HRCA details, call 1-800-847-HRCA.

Specificiations

 

 Model                  XR250R
 Engine Type            249cc air-cooled dry-sump 
                        single-cylinder four-stroke
 Bore and Stroke                73mm x 59.5mm
 Compression Ratio      10.2:1
 Valve Train            SOHC; four-valve RFVC
 Carburetion            30mm piston-valve
 Ignition               Solid-state CD with electronic advance
 Transmission           Six-speed
 Final Drive            #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/48T
 Suspension     Front:  41mm leading-axle
                        Kayaba cartridge fork with 20-position 
                        compression damping adjustability; 
                        10.6 inches travel
                Rear:   Pro-Link Kayaba single shock with 
                        spring preload, 20-position 
                        compression and 20-position
                        rebound-damping adjustability;
                        10.6 inches travel
 Brakes         Front:  Single disc with twin-piston caliper
                Rear:   Single disc
 Tires          Front:  80/100-21
                Rear:   100/100-18
 Wheelbase              55.1 inches
 Seat Height            36.0 inches
 Ground Clearance       12.4 inches
 Dry Weight             240.3 pounds
 Fuel Capacity          2.4 gallons, including 
                        0.5-gallon reserve
 Color                  Red