1984 Honda XL 250 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1984 Honda XL 250 R relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19.6 Nm (14.5 lb-ft) at 14,500 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 XL 250 R measures 131 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.71 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 110 km/h (68 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1982 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
68.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.71 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque19.6 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.5 ft.lbs) @ 14500 RPM
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Suspension
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Transmission
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