| MODEL | HONDA XLR 250R 1987 - 1988 |
| Year | 1987 - 1988 |
| Engine Type | Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve (MD17E) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73.0 x 59.5 mm / 2.87 x 2.34 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 20.6 kW / 28 PS @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.5 Nm / 18.1 lb-ft (2.5 kgf-m) @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | Contactless CDI |
| Induction | Single Keihin PD carburettor with accelerator pump |
| Start System | Kick, with automatic decompressor |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed, constant mesh, return shift |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork with air-spring assist |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link swingarm, 12-step damping adjustment |
| Front Brakes | Hydraulic single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Mechanical leading-trailing drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2165 mm / 85.2 in |
| Overall Width | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1210 mm / 47.6 in |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg / 244.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 121 kg / 266.8 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 4PR |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 4PR |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.0 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 50.3 km/L (50 km/h constant-speed test) |
| Top Speed | — |
The second-generation XLR250R (MD20) replaced the 1985 model after less than two years with a reworked 249 cc RFVC single using a longer stroke, an 18-inch rear wheel in place of the 17, a smaller 9-litre tank and a little less weight. It was a Japan-market trail bike built around the XR250R off-roader, with lights, mirrors, knuckle guards and a lockable tail bag for road use, while the rear brake stayed a drum. Some were brought into the USA as grey imports.
