01-18-2026, 09:00 AM
IMO the XL250's shortcoming is the suspension which I found a little harsh over say a rocky road. I re-did mine with parts from Cogent which made quite an improvement.
What it has going for it is lots of ground clearance yet a low seat, light at 290#, wide ratio 5-speed, lots of steering lock, and 70mpg with a decent size fuel tank. Its 2V FI engine is simple, air cooled, and makes good torque down low. The combination of these attributes make for an ideal little street legal trail bike.
What it has going for it is lots of ground clearance yet a low seat, light at 290#, wide ratio 5-speed, lots of steering lock, and 70mpg with a decent size fuel tank. Its 2V FI engine is simple, air cooled, and makes good torque down low. The combination of these attributes make for an ideal little street legal trail bike.