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Honda XLX 250 R - [1983]
This edition of the Honda XLX 250 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda XLX 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 1983 XLX 250 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XLX 250's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Yamaha DT 230 Lanza | 1997cc.2020 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 128 kgs (282 lbs) this makes the Honda XLX 250 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Honda XLX 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 20.2 bhp (15 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 14.4 lb-ft (19.5 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) @ 7800 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XLX 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda XLX 250 R.
The 1983 Honda XLX 250 R has a Power to weight ratio of 157.8 bhp per ton and 112.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 XLX 250 competing with the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja [182.7 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 250 RR Mono [182.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda XLX 250 generating around 112.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Kawasaki Gpz 400 S [137.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1994 Suzuki GSF 400 DOHC [137.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 23.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 24.0 secs, this makes the Honda XLX 250 R similar in acceleration to the 2009 Yamaha XTZ 250 Lander X (23.4 secs) and the 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black (23.5 secs). This Honda XLX 250 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Honda XLX 250 R and the 1973 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda XLX 250 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1973 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII (0 secs) and the 2002 Honda XR 200 R (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Honda XLX 250 R has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 XLX 250 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda XLX 250 R then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
