Honda Motosport XL250S Motorcycles

1978 XL250S’78

Engine
Engine Type	249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug	D8EA
Plug gap	.028
Electricals	6N4-2A-4 — 6-volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Chain	#520 x 102
Front sprocket	14 T
Rear sprocket	53 T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front wheel	23″
Rear wheel	18″
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	Tahitian Red

• The gas tank stripes were black, red, and light orange
• The “HONDA” tank decal was white
• The “XL250S” side cover decal was black and white
• The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
• The serial number began XL250S-5000041.

1979 XL250S’79

Engine
Engine Type	249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug	D8EA
Plug gap	.028
Electricals	6N4-2A-4 — 6-volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Chain	#520 x 102
Front sprocket	14 T
Rear sprocket	53 T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front wheel	23″
Rear wheel	18″
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	Tahitian Red

• The gas tank stripes were black, red, and yellow
• The “HONDA” tank logo was black
• The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
• The serial number began XL250S-5100007.

1980 XL250S’80

Engine
Engine Type	249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug	D8EA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N4-2A-4
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Chain	#520 x 102
Front sprocket	14 T
Rear sprocket	53 T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front wheel	23″
Rear wheel	18″
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	Helios Red

• The gas tank and side cover stripes were red, orange, and white
• The “HONDA” tank logo was red outlined in white
• The “XL250S” side cover logo was white
• The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
• The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
• The speedometer had an 85 mph (135 km) limit
• The serial number began XL250-2000001.

1981 XL250S’81

Engine
Engine Type	249cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with two head pipes
Spark plug	D8EA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N4-2A-4
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Chain	#520 x 102
Front sprocket	14 T
Rear sprocket	53 T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front wheel	23″
Rear wheel	18″
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	Monza Red and Black

• The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone red and black
• The “HONDA” tank logo was black
• The “XL250S” side cover logo was red and white
• The swingarm was painted silver
• The control levers and kickstarter arm were black
• There was a 2-piece instrumentation: speedometer and indicator light pod
• The instrumentation featured only a speedometer
• The speedometer had an 85 mph (135 km) limit
• The serial number began JH2MD010*BM300001.

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