| Attribute | Honda XL 250 S 1982 × | Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) 1985 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1982 | 1985 |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Honda XL 250 S | Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 248 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 75 |
| Stroke (mm) | 57.8 | 56.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Compression | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Front tyre | 3.00-23 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tyre | 4.60-18 | 4.60-17 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight (kg) | 132 | 131 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 111 | 110 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.5 | 9 |