1972-73 Motosport 250 XL250
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 248cc 4-stroke OHC 4-valve single cylinder |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | 028 |
| Battery | 6N6-3B — 6 volt |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Hydraulic |
| Front sprocket | 15 T |
| Rear sprocket | 48 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- One color was available: Custom Silver Metallic
- The fuel tank, fenders, and headlight shell were silver while the fuel tank stripes and fender stripes were red
- The “MOTOSPORT 250” muffler emblem was red and white
- The side cover was black without emblems
- The frame serial number began XL250-1000049 while it is significant that the engine serial number began SL250E-1000001 rather than XL — which shows its relation to the Motosport series.
1974 XL250K1
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 248cc 4-stroke OHC 4-valve single cylinder |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | 028 |
| Battery | 6N6-3B — 6 volt |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 15 T |
| Rear sprocket | 48 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Color: tornado Blue Metallic
- The gas tank stripes were orange and black
- The “XL250” muffler and side cover emblems were orange and white
- The side cover and headlight shell were black
- The instrumentation was tilted toward the rider
- The serial number began XL250-2000001
- The engine serial number began XL250E not SL250E.
1975 XL250K2
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 248cc 4-stroke OHC 4-valve single cylinder |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | 028 |
| Battery | 6N6-3B — 6 volt |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 15 T |
| Rear sprocket | 48 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Color: Excel Black with Red
- The gas tank was a 2-tone red and black
- The fenders and side covers were black
- The “XL250” muffler and side cover emblems were red and white
- The headlight shell was silver
- The serial number began XL250-3000001.
1976 XL250’76
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 248cc 4-stroke OHC 4-valve single cylinder |
| Spark plug | D8EA |
| Plug gap | 028 |
| Battery | 6N6-3B — 6 volt |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Chain | #520 x 102 |
| Front sprocket | 15 T |
| Rear sprocket | 48 T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
The frame was new and the chassis design featured an upswept exhaust |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Color: one color: Candy Sapphire Blue with white
- The gas tank and side covers were blue
- The fenders were white, color impregnated plastic
- The intake manifold was center mounted
- The serial number began XL250-4000001.
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