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Honda XR250R 1990 Parts & Accessories

First introduced in 1979 and comprehensively redesigned in 1984 and 1996, the Honda XR250R is one of the most celebrated and long-lived four-stroke trail and enduro motorcycles in off-road history. Renowned for its bulletproof reliability, low-end torque, and forgiving handling, the XR250R featured Honda’s innovative Radial Four Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC) engine design. Across its lifespan, the model continually evolved—transitioning from dual carburetors to a single large carburetor, updating chassis mounts to integrate the swingarm pivot for higher rigidity, and refining suspension components to remain a quintessential choice for recreational trail riders and clubman enduro competitors until its retirement in 2004.

• 249 cc air-cooled RFVC (Radial Four Valve Combustion Chamber) SOHC 4-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder engine producing 19 HP @ 8,100 RPM and 14.7 lb-ft (20 Nm) torque @ 7,500 RPM
• 30 mm Keihin piston-valve carburetor with automatic decompressor system and primary kick starter
• Semi-double-cradle high-tensile steel frame with integrated engine oil-in-frame dry-sump lubrication
• 41 mm leading-axle cartridge front forks with adjustable compression damping providing 280 mm (11.0 in) wheel travel
• Pro-Link single rear shock absorber with fully adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping providing 280 mm (11.0 in) wheel travel
• 240 mm hydraulic single front disc brake with dual-piston caliper and 220 mm hydraulic single rear disc brake
• 6-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty wet multi-plate clutch and chain final drive
• 21-inch front (80/100-21) and 18-inch rear (100/100-18) spoked aluminum rims with knobby off-road tires
• 115 kg (253 lbs) dry weight / 124 kg (273 lbs) wet weight with a 9.0-litre (2.37 US gal) fuel tank capacity