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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XL250S | 
			
				| Years: | 1980-81 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 249 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 | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electronic | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 20.2 hp / 15 kW @ 7500rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 19.6 Nm / 14.5 lb ft @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 25.2, 2nd 16.65, 3rd 12.37, 4th 9.99, 5th 8.1. | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Oil damper telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 155mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 140mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00 -23 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.60 -18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2174 mm / 85.6 in Width 873.7 mm / 34.4 in Height 1183 mm / 46. 6in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1389 mm / 54.7 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 848 mm / 33.4 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 118 kg / 260 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 132 kg / 291 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Bike magazine Group Test 1978 |