1981 XR250R'81
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
- Spark plug: D8EA
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 106
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 53 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- DIMENSION
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- OTHER
- Color: Tahitian Red
- The side cover and headlight cowl panels were black
- The "XR" side cover logo was black
- The engine color is solid black
- Fuel tank: plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME010*BM200022.
1981 XR250R
1982 XR250R'82
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
- Spark plug: DR8ES-L
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 106
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 53 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- DIMENSION
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- OTHER
- Color: Tahitian Red
- The side covers and headlight cowl panels were white
- The "XR" side cover decal was white
- The engine color was black with polished cylinder head fins
- Fuel tank: plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME010*CM300008.
1982 XR250R
1984 XR250R'84
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with 2 carburetors and 2 head pipes
- Engine: RFVC radial valve, 199cc dual-carburetor
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed.
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 50 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
- Brakes: front hydraulic disc brake
- DIMENSION
- Front wheel: 21"
- Rear wheel: 17"
- Wheelbase: 1365mm (53.7 in.)
- Dry weight: 100 kg (220.4 lb)
- Seat height: 905mm (35.6 in.)
- Front wheel travel: 254mm (10 in.)
- Rear wheel travel: 246mm (9.7 in.)
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red
- The number plate panels were yellow
- The seat and tool bag were blue
- The fork boots were black
- Fuel tank: plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*EK000001.
1984 XR250R
1985 XR250R'85
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with 2 carburetors and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 50 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Front hydraulic disc brake
- DIMENSION
- The front wheel was 21" while the back was 17"
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red
- The Honda wing tank decal was red, white, and blue
- The "250R" tank decal was white and blue
- The fork boots and shock springs were blue
- The number plate panels were yellow
- The seat and tool bag were blue
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*FK100003.
1985 XR250R
1986 XR250R'86
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Front hydraulic disc brake
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red with Shasta White
- The gas tank and number plate panels were red
- The fenders, frame, side covers, and headlight cowl were white
- The engine color is silver with gold case covers
- The seat and tool bag were blue
- The fork boots and shock springs were blue
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*GK200001.
1986 XR250R
1987 XR250R'87
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Front hydraulic disc brake
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red with Shasta White
- The "XR" gas tank decal had a new design likewise the "250R" seat graphic
- The gas tank and number plate panels were red
- The fenders, frame, side covers, and headlight cowl were white
- The seat and tool bag were blue
- The fork boots and shock springs were blue
- The engine color is silver with gold case covers
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*HK300001.
1987 XR250R
1988 XR250R'88
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Front hydraulic disc brake
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red with Shasta White
- The front fender, frame, side covers, and headlight cowl were white
- The rear fender was red
- The fork boots and shock springs were red
- The gas tank and number plate panels were red
- The seat and tool bag were blue
- The engine color is silver with gold case covers
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*JK400001.
1988 XR250R
1989 XR250R'89
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Front hydraulic disc brake
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red with Shasta White
- The front and rear fenders were both red
- There was a new style wing logo on the gas tank
- A white "XR" in outline was on a red seat
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*KK500001.
1989 XR250R
1990 XR250R'90
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Front fork: Cartridge type
- Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Flash Red with Shasta White
- The tank, seat, and fork boots were red
- The fenders, frame, and handguards were white
- The "250R" tank logo and side cover panel were blue
- The "Pro-Link" swingarm decal was red outline
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*LK600003.
1990 XR250R
1991 XR250R'91
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
- The seat was red; but the fork boots and side cover panels were blue
- The "XR" logo on the tank was red and blue
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*MK700001.
1991 XR250R
1992 XR250R'92
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
- The gas tank and seat had new graphics
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*NM800004.
1992 XR250R
1993 XR250R'93
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
- The gas tank and seat logos were redesigned
- The width of the footpeg was increased
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*PM900001.
1993 XR250R
1994 XR250R'94
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White with Real Blue
- The gas tank "XR" graphic was redesigned so that the "XR was blue outlined in red and the "HONDA" was red
- The "200R" graphic on the seat was also redesigned
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*RM000001.
1994 XR250R
1995 XR250R'95
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: DPR9Z
- Plug gap: .028
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Shasta White with Uranus Violet
- The gas tank logos were redesigned so that the "XR" was red outlined in violet and the "HONDA" was violet
- The "250R" graphic on the seat was also redesigned
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME060*SM100001.
1995 XR250R
1996 XR250R'96
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- The engine had an all-new dry-sump RFVC
- Spark plug: CR9EH-9
- Plug gap: .035
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Ross White with Uranus Violet
- The rear sub frame was removable
- The head pipes were stainless steel
- The seat was violet with red
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME080*TM000004.
1996 XR250R
1997 XR250R'97
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: CR9EH-9
- Plug gap: .035
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Ross White with Black
- The gas tank logo was redesigned again
- The seat was black with red
- The fork boots were black
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME080*VM100001.
1997 XR250R
1998 XR250R'98
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc OHC RFVC single with one carburetor and 2 head pipes
- Spark plug: CR9EH-9
- Plug gap: .035
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Pro-Link Rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front and rear)
- DIMENSION
- OTHER
- Color: Ross White
- The gas tank logo was redesigned
- There was also a new type of rear sub frame
- Fuel tank: Plastic gas tank
- The serial number began JH2ME080*VM100001.
1998 XR250R
2003 XR250R'03
- ENGINE
- Engine: 249cc RFVC air-cooled single-cylinder
- Bore and Stroke: 73.0 x 59.5 mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
- Spark plug: CR9EH-9
- Plug gap: .035
- Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: Six-speed
- Final Drive: O-ring sealed chain
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front Suspension: 41mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression-damping adjustment; 269mm (10.6 in.) travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 369mm (10.6 in.) travel
- Front Tire: 80/100-21
- Rear Tire: 110/100-18
- DIMENSION
- Ground clearance: 315mm (12.4 in.)
- Seat height: 914mm (36.0 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1400mm (55.1 in.)
- Dry weight: 109 kg (240 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 9.1 liters (including 1.9 liters reserve)
- OTHER
- Color: one color: Red
- Honda Genuine AccessoriesTM: HRC power-up kit, 430mm work stand
2003 XR250R
2004 XR250R'04
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 249cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore and Stroke: 73.0mm x 59.5mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; four-valve RFVC
- Spark plug: CR9EH-9
- Plug gap: .035
- Fuel Delivery: 30mm piston-valve
- Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: Six-speed
- Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain
- Chain: #520 x 108
- Front sprocket: 13 T
- Rear sprocket: 48 T
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front Suspension: 41mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with 20-position compression-damping adjustability; 10.6-inch travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 10.6-inch travel
- Front Brake: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear Brake: Single disc
- Front Tire: 80/100-21
- Rear Tire: 100/100-18
- DIMENSION
- Rake: 24.8 degrees
- Trail: 92.0mm (3.6 inches)
- Wheelbase: 55.1 inches
- Seat Height: 36.0 inches
- Ground Clearance: 12.4 inches
- Dry Weight: 240.0 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 2.4 gallons, including 0.5-gallon reserve
- OTHER
- Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Colors: Red
- Warranty: 6 months
2004 XR250R
2004 XR250R