| MODEL | HONDA XR 250L 1997 - 1999 |
| Year | 1997 - 1999 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 21.9 kW / 30 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.5 Nm / 18.7 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 30 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, single downtube |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork, 16-position compression damping, 260 mm / 10.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link Showa single shock, spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping, 260 mm / 10.2 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 883 mm / 34.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1411 mm / 56.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/100-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
This page covers the XR250L for 1997 - 1999, after the model had left the US market. Its listed specification is the same as earlier years: an air-cooled 249 cc single, six-speed gearbox, long-travel Showa suspension and disc brakes, giving a light, street-legal trail bike for commuting and easy off-road riding.
