Unlike most “off-road” offerings of the day, the XL250 was not a derivation of an existing road bike, but rather one engineered from the ground-up to excel in the dirt. What’s more, where the likes of Yamaha and Suzuki were continuing to produce two-stroke smokers, Honda instead opted to build the bike around one of the world’s first mass-produced four-stroke overhead-cam, four-valve motorcycle engines.
The 248cc mill utilized a flywheel magneto ignition system, a Keihin slide carburetor, and a five-speed gearbox. The engine cases were made from aluminum with side covers machined in state-of-the-art magnesium alloy.
At the time, Cycle World deemed the XL250S, “A clever and logical package that works well on road and off.”
This example is VIN: L250S5001636, Engine #: L250SE5001636. The seller acquired the bike 10 years ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 800 miles. The odometer shows 11,453 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports that he has performed regular oil changes.
Modifications:
This Honda XL250S is believed to be stock.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Trail Wing TW9 and IRC Trials GP-1 tires with date codes of 4212 and 1515.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration that expires in August of 2023. Please note that the tag has a 2022 sticker as the seller misplaced the 2023 sticker:
The California DMV website confirms that the registration is current:
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Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1978
Make
Honda
Model
XL250S
Mileage
11,453
VIN
L250S5001636
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 14
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: d***3
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
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d***3
December 22, 2022 11:59 am PST
$1,501
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m******c
December 22, 2022 11:59 am PST
$1,401
d***3
December 22, 2022 11:23 am PST
$1,300
m******c
December 22, 2022 11:22 am PST
$1,200
Reserve
m******c
December 22, 2022 11:22 am PST
$1,001
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m******c
December 22, 2022 11:05 am PST
$1,000
d***3
December 22, 2022 11:05 am PST
$900
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d***3
December 22, 2022 11:04 am PST
$875
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m******c
December 22, 2022 11:04 am PST
$775
d***3
December 17, 2022 8:15 pm PST
$675
t***2
December 17, 2022 8:15 pm PST
$575
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t***2
December 16, 2022 11:10 am PST
$300
a*****s
December 16, 2022 11:10 am PST
$200
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