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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XR 250 | 
			
				| Years: | 1979 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 57.8 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 30.5 mm piston valve Keihin carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI Capasitor-Discharge | 
			
					
						| Spark Plug: | D&EA, Plug gap .028 | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 24.5 Nm / 18 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, four friction discs | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Sprockets: | Front 13 T Rear 53 T | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Leading axel hydraulic 38mm forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 223.5 mm / 8.8 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Inverted lay-down gas-charged shocks, three step spring pre-load | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 198 mm / 7.8 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Wheels: | DID shoulderless aluminum alloy | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-23 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 
			
					
						| Castor Angle: | 26.5° | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2210 mm / 87 in Width 874 mm / 34.4 in Height 1210mm / 47.6 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 880 mm / 34.6 in | 
			
					
						| Footpeg Height: | 356 mm / 14 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 280 mm / 11 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 114.5 kg / 252.5 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal |