| MODEL | HONDA XL 250R 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 75 x 56.5 mm / 3.0 x 2.2 in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 15 kW / 20.2 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 19.6 Nm / 14.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Dual progressively operated carburettors |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic fork, 210 mm / 8.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, swing arm, 109 mm / 4.2 in travel |
| 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 | 128 km/h / 79.5 mph |
For 1985 Honda's export XL250R dual-sport moved to the RFVC radial four-valve head with a pair of progressively opening carburettors, building on the 1982 update that had brought Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension, a 21-inch front wheel and a six-speed gearbox. It stayed a light, kick-started trail-and-road machine with drum brakes at both ends, aimed at riders who wanted easy low-down pull rather than race performance.
