| MODEL | HONDA XL 250R 1982 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 75 x 56.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 12.4 kW / 17 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Single 28 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm air-assisted telescopic fork, 210 mm / 8.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link single shock, swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 131 kg / 288.8 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 110 km/h / 68.4 mph |
The 1982 XL250R was the first big revision of Honda's 250 trail bike, with a new 75 x 56.5 mm engine using a single gear-driven balancer, an automatic cam-chain tensioner and a sixth gear, plus 12-volt electrics. The chassis switched to a lighter frame, Pro-Link single-shock rear and a 21-inch front wheel. Tests found it tractable and predictable on tight trails but strained at highway speeds.
