250 WR

1988 Husqvarna 250 WR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Husqvarna's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Husqvarna 250 WR utilizes a 245 cc (15 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 69.4 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 250 WR measures 106 kg (234 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.24 kg per horsepower). The 10.5-liter (2.8 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 Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1987 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.