New Body Color for the XR250 and XR250 Motard
December 16, 2004, Japan
Tokyo, 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 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*
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| *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. |
XR250
XR250·Motard
| ●Annual sales target for series | (Japan): | 3,000 units |
| ●Manufacturer’s suggested retail price | ||
| XR250 | ¥535,500 (¥510,000 before consumption tax) | |
| XR250·Motard | ¥546,000 (¥520,000 before consumption tax) | |
| *Prices are for reference only and do not include insurance, taxes (except consumption tax) registration or other fees. | ||
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 | ||
| Turning Radius (m) | 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 | ||
| LubricationSystem | Pressure feed (dry sump) | ||
| Fuel Tankapacity (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 | |
| Castolr 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 | ||