| MODEL | HONDA XL 250 1974 - 1975 |
| Year | 1974 - 1975 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 17.5 kW / 23.4 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Induction | Single 28 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc in oil bath |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, twin shocks |
| Front Brakes | 150 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 140 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The mid-1970s XL250 continued the formula of the original: a chain-driven single-cam, four-valve 248 cc single in a semi double-cradle frame with twin rear shocks and drum brakes. It revved past 8000 rpm and topped out just over 80 mph, and its long production life made it one of the most familiar trail bikes of the decade.
