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Honda Motosport XL250S Motorcycles

1978 XL250S’78

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug D8EA
Plug gap .028
Electricals 6N4-2A-4 — 6-volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed
Chain #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front wheel 23″
Rear wheel 18″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color Tahitian Red
  • The gas tank stripes were black, red, and light orange
  • The “HONDA” tank decal was white
  • The “XL250S” side cover decal was black and white
  • The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
  • The serial number began XL250S-5000041.

1979 XL250S’79

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug D8EA
Plug gap .028
Electricals 6N4-2A-4 — 6-volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed
Chain #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front wheel 23″
Rear wheel 18″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color Tahitian Red
  • The gas tank stripes were black, red, and yellow
  • The “HONDA” tank logo was black
  • The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
  • The serial number began XL250S-5100007.

1980 XL250S’80

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug D8EA
Plug gap .028
Battery 6N4-2A-4

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed
Chain #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front wheel 23″
Rear wheel 18″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color Helios Red
  • The gas tank and side cover stripes were red, orange, and white
  • The “HONDA” tank logo was red outlined in white
  • The “XL250S” side cover logo was white
  • The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
  • The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
  • The speedometer had an 85 mph (135 km) limit
  • The serial number began XL250-2000001.

1981 XL250S’81

Engine

Engine Type 249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug D8EA
Plug gap .028
Battery 6N4-2A-4

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed
Chain #520 x 102
Front sprocket 14 T
Rear sprocket 53 T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front wheel 23″
Rear wheel 18″

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color Monza Red and Black
  • The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone red and black
  • The “HONDA” tank logo was black
  • The “XL250S” side cover logo was red and white
  • The swingarm was painted silver
  • The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
  • There was a 2-piece instrumentation: speedometer and indicator light pod
  • The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
  • The speedometer had an 85 mph (135 km) limit
  • The serial number began JH2MD010*BM300001.

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