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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XL 250 | 
			
				| Years: | 1972-73 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 74 X 57.8 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.1:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Single 28mm Keihin carburettor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Battery and coil | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 23.4 hp 17.5 KW @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | NA | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Multiple disc in oil bath | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Semi double cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 150 mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 140 mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 2.75 -21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 
			
					
						| Weight: | 135.6 kg / 299 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Litres / 1.7 US gal |