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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XS 250 DOHC Special | 
			
				| Years: | 1982- | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 180° parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 56 х 50.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 32mm Mikuni carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Coil and cb | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 10000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multiplate with seven friction and six thrust plates | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Welded tubular. Double cradle with single downtube | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 177mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-16 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 27° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 87 mm / 3.43 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 169 kg / 373 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |