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Honda XR 250 R - [1992]
This edition of the Honda XR 250 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP.This particular Honda XR 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1992 XR 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 250's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 112 kgs (246 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 250 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F, give or take 50kg.
The 1992 Honda XR 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 30 bhp (22 kW) @ 9000 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 18.0 lb-ft (24.5 Nm) @ 7500 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 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2004 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Limited Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1992 Honda XR 250 R.
The 1992 Honda XR 250 R has a Power to weight ratio of 267.8 bhp per ton and 161.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 XR 250 competing with the 2004 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Limited Edition [292.6 bhp\ton] and the 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan [292.6 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 XR 250 generating around 161.3 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 2021 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max 20th Anniversary Edition [186.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Yamaha XJ 650 Seca [185.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.1 secs, this makes the Honda XR 250 R similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (13.8 secs) and the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 DOHC (13.8 secs). This Honda XR 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 1992 Honda XR 250 R and the 2012 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion F
When talking about the performance of the 1992 Honda XR 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 2012 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion F (0 secs) and the 2015 Honda CB 1100 cc (0 secs).
The 1992 version of the Honda XR 250 R has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 1992 XR 250 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1992 Honda XR 250 R then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
