The Honda TLR250R - G was introduced in 1986 (click for Press Release) as a Trial sport motorcycle for the Japanese market.
The 2 previous models were the TLR200 and the TLR250 - F. I believe there is also a later H model in 1987




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1986 TLR250R and Honda Brochures.

Some UK owners bikes - Alan, Chris, Craig, Tom

More TLR250R images from around the world.

Gearing calculator

This is what happens when a Kiwi rides this bike.

Pics of a very tatty (and a mint one) TLR

A Google translated Japanese rebuild of a TLR250

An interesting fuel tank

The Bike above was featured in TBM (Trail Bike & Enduro Magazine) in the UK in Issue 58, June 2000.

Paul Blezard of TBM awarded me 'Man of the Meeting' for piloting the wee 12bhp TLR to 14th place, in the 2000 Cambrian Rally - against the big bikes.






John Rushworth - No 58






Paul Blezard - No 44


The specs for the TLR250R - G are as follows: Length 2030mm Width 820mm Height 1110mm Wheel base 1335mm Weight 93kg Air cooled 4 stroke single cylinder 244cc Bore and stroke 72.0 x 60.0mm Compression ratio 8.5 Max power 14.0 ps/5500rpm Max torque 2.00 kg - m/2500rpm Kick start 6 speed Front telescopic suspension Rear Pro - link suspension Front tyre 2.75 x 21 Rear tyre 4.00 x 18 TLR250R - G (MD18) Service Spec. Valve timing Intake Open TDC 0 degree at 1mm lift Close ABDC 30 degree at 1mm lift Exhaust Open BBDC 35 degree at 1mm lift Close TDC 0 degree at 1mm lift Compression ratio 8.5 Compression 12.0 kg/cm2 at 400 rpm Max power 14 PS at 5500 rpm Max torque 2.0 kg–m at 2500 rpm Major tightening torque Cylinder head nut 8mm 2.9 kg–m Cylinder head cover bolt 6mm 1.2 kg–m Tappet adjuster lock nut 6mm 1.5 kg–m Oil drain bolt&8mm 2.2 kg–m Flywheel bolt 12mm 9.5 kg–m Clutch center lock nut 16mm 5.5 kg–m Steering stem nut 24mm 11.8 kg–m Steering adjust nut 26mm 0.15 kg–m Handle holder bolt 8mm 2.6 kg–m Front axle nut 12mm 7.0 kg–m Rear axle nut 14mm 9.0 kg–m Side stand pivot nut 10mm 4.0 kg–m Muffler mounting bolt 6(8)mm 1.2(2.2) kg–m Ex. pipe joint nut 6mm 1.2 kg–m Engine hanger bolt 8(10)mm 2.7(4.0) kg–m Sub frame bolt 8mm 2.7 kg–m Front brake lever free play 10 – 20 mm Rear brake pedal free play 20 – 30 mm Brake lining STD 4.0 mm Service limit 2.0 mm Wheel rim run out 2 .0 mm Brake drum STD 110.0 mm Service limit 111.0 mm Front / rear tire air pressure 1.25 kg/cm2 Tire wear limit 0.8 mm Front suspension Oil Honda ATF Oil capacity 266.5 – 271.5 cc STD oil level l129 mm Air pressure 0 – 0.4 kg/cm2 Clutch lever free play 10 – 20 mm Drive chain free play 25 – 35 mm Idle 1200 – 1400 rpm Tappet clearance IN 0.06 – 0.10 mm EX 0.06– 0.10 mm Engine oil capacity disassembled 1.7 L At replacement 1.45 L At oil filter replacement 1.5 L Carburetor Setting mark PD09A Float level l2.4 mm Jet needle clip 3 Air screw opens 1 3/4 Fuel tank capacity 6.0 L Spark plug Standard NGK D8EA Denso X24ES - U OR NGK D7EA Denso X22ES OR NGK D9EA Denso U X27ES - U Gap 0.6 – 0.7mm Ignition system CDI magneto Ignition timing BTDC 11 degree at 2000 rpm Spark advance Start at 1700 rpm End at 3500 rpm Max advance BTDC 28 degree AC regulator output 12.0 – 13.0 V

MY TLR250R Dyno Run - Carried out on Fuchs BEI 251 dyno 2nd May 2000. Rear wheel data below.

CO measured at 5% to 5.6% across rev range which co-relates to an
air/fuel ratio of 12.63 to 12.39 to 1, which is fine with 12 being about
ideal.

Revs 	P in HP 	and T in pounds ft
2.5	6		12.3
3	7.3		12.6
3.5	9		13.4
4	10.2		13
4.5	11.2		12.6
5	12		12.3
5.5	11.8		11.2
6	11.4		9.8
6.5	10		8
7	8		5.4


The figures indicates the nature of the beast with the  torque curve flat for
virtually 3,000 RPM - all the way from just above tickover at 1,500 RPM.
The figures only start at 2,500 because it was tough to get a decent measurement
below that.

The power characteristics are all down to a long inlet, small carb, header
and soft cam etc, hence it doesnot breathe and rev out at higher RPM and
continue an upward path for torque/power. Mind you this graph certainly shows
useful power to the ground and consistent torque, so hence good traction which
together with a short wheelbase makes for much fun and an easy to ride motorcycle.


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