Dual-Sport Motorcycles
2002Honda XR250L
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The 2002 Honda XR250L combines XR off-road ability with road equipment and a 249cc single.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 118.0 kg
- Seat height
- 883 mm
- Power
- 30.0 HP (21.9 kW) @ 9000 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 →27
out of 100Below average
The Honda XR250L passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 76.7% of the time, 6.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 27% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
76.7%Passed first time
13.7%Failed outright
9.6%Fixed during test
9,000Typical miles
4,503Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
13
14
26
25
21
27
24
42
31
35
1990199119921993199419951996199719981999
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki KLX250 | 58 Average | 2,155 |
| 2 | Beta Alp 200 | 47 Average | 535 |
| 3 | Suzuki DR-Z400S | 38 Below average | 31,397 |
| 4 | Suzuki DR-Z400E | 30 Below average | 1,067 |
| 5 | Kawasaki KLX300R | 29 Below average | 1,057 |
| 6 | Honda XR250L | 27 Below average | 4,503 |
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
- 30.0 HP (21.9 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2542 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 73.0 x 59.5 mm
- Compression
- 9.3:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1411 mm
- Seat height
- 883 mm
- Dry weight
- 118.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 132.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 300 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, single downtube
- Front suspension
- 43 mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression damping adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 260 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 260 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.0°
- Trail
- 105 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 110/100-18
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 | 1991 | 1994 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 118 kg | 118 kg | 118 kg | 118 kg | 118 kg |
| Seat height | 883 mm | 883 mm | 883 mm | 883 mm | 883 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 14 Poor | 21 Below average | 42 Average | 35 Below average | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda XR250L?
The 2002 Honda XR250L has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda XR250L have?
The 2002 Honda XR250L has a Power of 30.0 HP (21.9 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda XR250L have?
The 2002 Honda XR250L has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda XR250L?
The 2002 Honda XR250L has a Torque of 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.1 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Honda XR250L weigh?
The 2002 Honda XR250L has a Dry weight of 118.0 kg (260.1 pounds).
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