1982 XL250R'82
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two exhaust pipes
- Spark plug: DR8ES-L
- Plug gap: .028
- Electricals: 12-volt electrical system
- Battery: YB3L-A -- 12 volt
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 14 T
- Rear sprocket: 47 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link suspension
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: 1982 in Monza Red
- The gas tank, side covers, fenders, and frame were red
- The engine was black while the swing arm was silver
- The serial number began JH2MD030*CM000008.
1982 XL250R
1983 XL250R'83
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two exhaust pipes
- Spark plug: DR8ES-L
- Plug gap: .028
- Electricals: 12-volt electrical system
- Battery: YB3L-A -- 12 volt
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 14 T
- Rear sprocket: 47 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link suspension
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Monza Red
- The "XL" logo on the side of the seat was solid white
- The "250R" side cover had a graphic design
- The gas tank, side covers, fenders, and frame were red
- The engine was black while the swing arm was silver
- The serial number began JH2MD030*DM100001.
1983 XL250R
1984 XL250R'84
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC radial valve, single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- Electricals: 12-volt electrical system
- Battery: YB3L-A -- 12 volt
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed transmission.
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 40 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- DIMENSION
- Wheelbase: 1380mm (54.3 in.)
- Dry weight: 117 kg (257.9 lb)
- Seat height: 855mm (33.7 in.)
- Front wheel travel: 220mm (8.7 in.)
- Rear wheel travel: 195mm (7.7 in.)
- OTHER
- Color: Monza Red
- The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
- The seat and fork boots were black
- The "250R" side cover decal was white while the number plate panels were black
- The serial number began JH2MD110*EK000009.
1984 XL250R
1984 XL250R
1985 XL250R'85
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- Electricals: 12-volt electrical system
- Battery: YB3L-A -- 12 volt
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed transmission
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 40 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link suspension
- DIMENSION
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red
- The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue
- The "250R" tank decal was white and blue
- The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
- The seat and fork boots were blue
- The number plate panels were yellow
- The serial number began JH2MD110*FK100007.
1985 XL250R
1986 XL250R'86
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC radial valve, single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- Electricals: 12-volt electrical system
- Battery: YB3L-A -- 12 volt
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed transmission.
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 40 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White
- The Honda wing tank decal was red, orange, and yellow
- The "250R" tank decal was red and blue
- The engine color was red
- The number plate panels were black
- The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
- The serial number began JH2MD110*GK200001.
1986 XL250R
1987 XL250R'87
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC radial valve, single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- Electricals: 12-volt electrical system
- Battery: YB3L-A -- 12 volt
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed transmission.
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 40 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White
- The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue
- The "250R" tank decal was blue and red
- The headlamp was rectangular with a number plate cowling
- The engine color was red
- The number plate panels were black
- The serial number began JH2MD110*HK300001.
1987 XL250R