Honda XR 250L (2000-01) vs Matchless G2 / G2S / G2CS (1958-62) vs Yamaha WR 250Z (1993)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Matchless | Yamaha |
| Model: | XR 250L | G2 / G2S / G2CS | WR 250Z |
| Years: | 2000-01 | 1958-62 | 1993 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve | Single cylinder, 4 stroke | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 248.5 cc / 15.2 cub in. | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 59.5 mm | 69.85 x 64.84 mm | 68 x 68.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | G2 / G2S: 7.8:1 G2CS: 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Semi-double cradle, single downtube | Open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel | CrMo steel |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression damping adjustability | Telescopic fork | 43mm inverted fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustability | Swinging-arm, with shocks and coil springs | Monocross, swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum | Single 204mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | Single 189mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 80/100-21 | 3.25 x 17 in. | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/100-18 | 3.25 x 17 in. | 110/100-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1411 mm / 56.5 in | 1345 mm / 53 in. | 1480 mm / 58.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 883 mm / 34.5 in | 760 mm / 30 in. | 978 mm / 38.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in. | 398 mm / 15.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 118 kg / 260 lbs | 148 kg / 325 lbs | 103 kg / 227 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.3 gal | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |