NX 250 (reduced effect)

1989 Honda NX 250 (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1989 Honda NX 250 (reduced effect) relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the NX 250 (reduced effect) measures 133 kg (293 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.82 kg per horsepower). The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 118 km/h (73 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1989 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.