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While the more
competition biased XR250R remains in the range Honda Australia has now
added an electric start version.
Suspension is lightly
softer than the 'R' model although the 'L' version still has 43mm Showa
cartridge forks and the Pro-Link single shock rear suspension. A lower
seat height is great news for the shorter of our species.
The electric start 250L engine is essentially the same as the robust
normal RFVC 250R engine but with the addition of a starter motor.
Disc brakes are fitted
front and rear and the 250 also offers a new digital display housing the
speedo, tripmeters and clock. Fuel range should be reasonable with a 9.7
litre tank.
The machine weighs in at 128 kilograms dry
and retails for $7,990 + on road costs.
Honda XR
250 L Specifications
- Model Name: XR250L
- Engine Type: 249cc
air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore x Stroke: 73mm
x 59.5mm
- Compression Ratio:
9.3:1
- Carburetor: 32mm
diaphragm-type CV
- Ignition:
Solid-state CD with electronic advance
- Transmission:
Six-speed
- Final Drive: 520 O
Ring sealed chain 13/39T sprockets
- Wheel Base: 1405mm
- Seat Height: 870mm
- Ground Clearance:
280mm
- Fuel Capacity: 9.7
litre litres
- Front Suspension:
43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position
compression damping adjustability; 240mm travel
- Rear Suspension:
Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 20-position compression
and 20-position rebound damping adjustability; 220mm travel
- Front Brake: Single
disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear Brake: Single
disc
- Dry Weight: 128
kilograms
- RRP: $7,990
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