| MODEL | HONDA XLR 250R 1991 - 1992 |
| Year | 1991 - 1992 |
| 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 | CDI magneto |
| Induction | Single Keihin PD79 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Pressure-feed and splash, 1.6 Litres oil |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed, constant mesh, return shift |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, coil spring |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with air-spring assist, revised internals |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link swingarm, revised damping |
| Front Brakes | Hydraulic single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Hydraulic single disc |
| 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 | 114 kg / 251.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 125 kg / 275.6 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 51P |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 63P |
| 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 XLR250R update released in December 1990 revised the fork and shock internals for better wheel control on rough ground and moved the pillion footrest mounts to the frame for passenger comfort. It also wore a new Shasta White tricolour scheme borrowed from the XR racers. The air-cooled 28 PS RFVC single, front and rear discs and 9-litre tank were unchanged.
