TOKYO, Japan, December 16, 2004 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the addition of a new body color for the off-road XR250 and the on-road XR250 Motard sports bikes. The exceptional driving performance of these bikes will be available in Japan, in either a traditional Black or new Extreme Red color scheme starting Friday, December 17, 2004.
Adopted from Honda’s CRF-series motocross bikes, the new Extreme Red coloring features a CRF-series stripe across the tank shroud and a white meter visor for a distinctly competitive image. The traditional Black coloring has been modified to include an exclusive racing stripe along the tank shroud and high-quality gold wheel trim. In addition, a black protector applied to the front fork of the XR250 Motard endows this bike with a dauntless presence.
The XR250 off-road sport bike is the product of technology cultivated in some of the world's most demanding rallies and races. The XR250 Motard is a modification of the off-road bike that applies 17” on-road tires to both the front and rear wheels to effect a Super Motard* image.
| *Super Motard: |
A bike race that has recently become popular, mainly in Europe, featuring off-road bikes with small-diameter wheels and on-road tires that compete for speed over asphalt and dirt surfaces. |
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Specifications
| Model Name |
|
XR250 |
XR250·Motard |
| Model Type |
|
Honda BA-MD30 |
| L x W x H |
(m) |
2.175×0.805×1.190 |
2.110×0.790×1.150 |
| Wheelbase |
(m) |
1.425 |
| Ground Clearance |
(m) |
0.285 |
0.240 |
| Seat Height |
(m) |
0.875 |
0.855 |
| Vehicle Weight |
(kg) |
133 |
134 |
| Dry Weight |
(kg) |
119 |
120 |
| Number of Riders |
|
2 |
| Min. Turning Radius |
(kg) |
2.2 |
| Engine Type |
|
MD17E (air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder) |
| Displacement |
(cm3) |
249 |
| Bore x Stroke |
(mm) |
73.0×59.5 |
| Compression Ratio |
|
9.3 |
| Maximum Power |
(kW[PS]/rpm) |
21[28]/8,000 |
| Maximum Torque |
(N·m[kg·m]/rpm) |
25[2.6]/7,000 |
| Fuel Consumption |
(km/l) |
40.0 (60 km/h constant-altitude driving) |
| Carburetor Type |
|
VE88 |
| Starting |
|
Self-starting type |
| Ignition |
|
CDI battery ignition |
| Lubrication System |
|
Pressure feed (dry sump) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
(l) |
9.7 |
| Clutch |
|
Wet-type, multi-plate and coil spring |
| Transmission |
|
Constant mesh, 6-speed return |
| Gear Ratios |
1st |
2.769 |
| 2nd |
1.882 |
| 3rd |
1.380 |
| 4th |
1.083 |
| 5th |
0.923 |
| 6th |
0.814 |
| Differential (primary/secondary) |
3.100/3.076 |
3.100/3.000 |
| Castor Angle (degrees)/Trail (mm) |
26°30´/105 |
25°15´/71 |
| Tire Size |
Front |
3.00-21 51P |
110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear |
4.60-18 63P |
130/70-17M/C 62H |
| Braking System |
Front |
Hydraulic disc |
| Rear |
Hydraulic disc |
| Suspension |
Front |
Telescopic |
| Rear |
Swing arm (Pro-Link) |
| Frame |
Semi double cradle |
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Photo Index | | 
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