| MODEL | HONDA XR 250R 1986 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve, RFVC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 18.3 kW / 24.56 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 22.8 Nm / 16.85 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 30 mm carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dual oil pump, oil cooler |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm air-assisted forks, 280 mm / 11.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, aluminium swingarm, single shock, 280 mm / 11.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 920 mm / 36.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 108 kg / 238 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
1986 was a clean-sheet year for the XR250R: with the XR350R dropped, Honda gave the 250 a longer-stroke 73 x 59.5 mm RFVC engine fed by a single carburettor, a twin oil pump with an oil cooler, a lighter chassis and longer-travel suspension with 41 mm forks and an aluminium Pro-Link swingarm. Aimed at enduro and trail riders, it was praised at the time for its broad, tractable power and climbing ability, while testers wanted more rebound damping at the rear and taller footpegs. The rear brake remained a drum.
