Honda XR250 "Tornado" Motorcycles

1979 XR250'79

ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: D8EA
- Plug gap: .028
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 53 T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front wheel: 23"
- Rear wheel: 18"
DIMENSION
- N/A
OTHER
- Color: Tahitian Red
- The "HONDA" tank decal was red
- The top of the tank, side cover panel, and headlight cowl were black
- The "XR250" side cover logo was red and white
- The serial number began ME01-5000032.

ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: D8EA
- Plug gap: .028
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Chain: #520 x 102
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 53 T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front wheel: 23"
- Rear wheel: 18"
DIMENSION
- N/A
OTHER
- Color: Tahitian Red
- The gas tank now had a wing decal
- The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
- The serial number began ME01-5100011.

ENGINE
- Engine Type: 4 stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, with oil radiator
- Displacement: 249cc
- Bore & Stroke: 73mm x 59.5mm
- Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
- Lubrication system: forced oil pump wet sump
- Carburetor: constant velocity vacuum piston valve
- Ignition: system: CDI
- Starter: Electric
- Maximum horsepower: 23 hp @ 7,500 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Multi-disc in oil bath
- Drive: Chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front Suspension: telescopic Bracket, 245 mm of travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link, 242 mm of travel
- Front Brake: hydraulic Disk
- Rear Brake: mechanical Drum
- Spokes: Wire
- Front Tire: 90/90-21 54S
- Rear Tire: 120/80-18 62S
DIMENSION
- Dry weight: 134 kg
- Overall length: 2,147 mm
- Width: 845 mm
- Height: 1,198 mm
- Fuel capacity: 11.5 liters (3.7 liters reserve)
- Wheelbase: 1,427 mm
- Seat height: 880 mm
- Ground clearance: 281 mm
OTHER
- It was sold in Mexico and other countries.
- Colors:
  - Blue
  - Red