THE GOLD STANDARD
BY TANNER
The Honda XR has been the top of its class for a long time. They were built to be a reliable, comfortable, trail worthy machine. I truly believe that Honda succeeded in creating one of the best trail bike in history. To this day you will see these 25 year old bikes keeping up with the modern day race machines. The XR250R boasts a 250cc air cooled 4 stroke RFVC engine, which produces a peak horsepower of roughly 27 ponies stock. Though it may not accelerate as fast as a modern bike, it will torque and tear it's way through most any terrain. This is a great beginner/intermediate bike for a large rider. The suspension is stiff in the back and soft in the front. You will most likely need to adjust the rear to meet your size. this bike has an unfortunately heavy feel. At a 240lb dry, it can drain the energy out of your arms in a hurry. Though it may sound like a slow pig, it really is a pretty aggressive bike. If you want a do it all, inexpensive, trail machine that can easily be made into a dual sport bike, this is the bike for you. These are specs from Total motorcycle.com, they claim it has disk brakes in the back, this may be true for some, but mine does not have that.
1989 Honda XR250R
Engine Type: 249 cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single
Engine Bore and Stroke: 73 mm x 59.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Valves OHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: PD05A
Ignition System: CDI type magnetic Ignition System:
Claimed Horsepower: 30 hp (22.4 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 24.5 Nm (18.7 ft. lbs) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission
type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive: Chain
Tire - Front: 80/100-21
Tire - Rear: 110/100-18
Brakes - Front: single disc with 2-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear: single disc with 1-piston calipers
Overall - Length: 2100 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall - Width: 910 mm (35.8 inches)
Overall - Height: 1225 mm (48.2 inches)
Seat Height: 925 mm (36.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1425 mm (56.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 9 l (2.4 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 108 kg (238.1 pounds)
Total motorcycle
The XR250R set the standard for air cooled 4 strokes for over 20 years. In my mind, they are the gold standard for trail bikes.
I'm really thinking of buying one what do you think I should do?
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