| MODEL | HONDA XLR 250R 1989 - 1990 |
| Year | 1989 - 1990 |
| Engine Type | Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Solid-state CDI |
| Induction | Single Keihin PD79 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick, with automatic decompressor |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.0 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
For 1989 the standard XLR250R picked up the Baja's rear disc brake and moved onto the same MD22 type designation, while keeping its smaller headlight. The 28 PS RFVC single, six-speed gearbox and 21/18-inch wheels carried over. Dirt Rider's 1989 test of a grey-import example found it quick, nimble and dependable off-road, if a little short of low-end pull because of its tall gearing.
