Dual-Sport Motorcycles
1992Honda XLR 250R
21 fields on record
Built around a 249cc air-cooled four-stroke single making 28 hp, the 1992 Honda XLR 250R is a Japanese trail bike. It weighs 125 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 9-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 125.0 kg
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Power
- 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Dual-sport motorcycle built for its class - off-road and technical terrain.
- Built for
- A dual-sport motorcycle from Honda, built around a 249cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway touring or pillion comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →28
out of 100Below average
The 1992 Honda XLR 250R passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 76.3% of the time, 6.1 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 28% of models.
All years of this model: 28 / 100 (below average) from 923 tests.
76.3%Passed first time
11.3%Failed outright
12.4%Fixed during test
17,000Typical miles
177Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
34
31
28
23
1990199119921993
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki DR 200 Djebel | 51 Average | 718 |
| 2 | Honda XL 250 Degree | 42 Average | 489 |
| 3 | Yamaha XT250 | 39 Below average | 2,519 |
| 4 | Yamaha XT 500 | 34 Below average | 1,962 |
| 5 | Harley-Davidson MT350E | 34 Below average | 2,853 |
| 6 | Honda XLR 250R | 28 Below average | 923 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2240 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 75.0 x 56.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Starting
- Kick
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Dry weight
- 125.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Swinging arm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1989 | 1990 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 125 kg | 125 kg | 125 kg | 125 kg | 125 kg |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 860 mm | 860 mm | 860 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 34 Below average | 28 Below average | 23 Below average | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda XLR 250R?
The 1992 Honda XLR 250R has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda XLR 250R have?
The 1992 Honda XLR 250R has a Power of 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda XLR 250R have?
The 1992 Honda XLR 250R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda XLR 250R?
The 1992 Honda XLR 250R has a Torque of 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda XLR 250R weigh?
The 1992 Honda XLR 250R has a Dry weight of 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds).
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