| MODEL | HONDA XL 250R 1986 |
| Year | 1986 |
| 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 | Solid state CD |
| Induction | 2 x 24 mm piston valve carburettors |
| Start System | Primary kick with automatic compression release |
| 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 | 856 mm / 33.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1379 mm / 54.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 289 mm / 11.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 117 kg / 258 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 131 kg / 288.8 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 Litres / 2.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 128 km/h / 79.5 mph |
The 1986 XL250R carried over the XR-derived twin-carburettor RFVC single and XR-style chassis introduced the year before, with tweaks to make starting easier and a new race-inspired graphics scheme. Testers found it strongest in the mid-range, light and agile on the road and on fire trails, though its soft suspension and dual-purpose tyres limited it in rough, fast off-road going.
