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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Motorcycle name                    
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                                    Honda XL 250 S                         | 
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                            Year of manufacture                    
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                                    1981                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Enduro / offroad                         | 
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    Single cylinder, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Output                    
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                                    17.0 HP (12.4  kW)) @ 7000 RPM                         | 
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                            Top speed                    
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                                    111.0 km/h (69.0 mph)                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    9.1:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    74.0 x 57.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    4                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Overhead Cams (OHC)                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Air                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    3.00-23                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    4.60-18                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Expanding brake                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Expanding brake                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    132.0 kg (291.0 pounds)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    9.50 litres (2.51 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
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