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Registration No: BRU 511K
Frame No: XL2501044933
MOT: Exempt
Honda always offered a bike to suit every need and the XL range of trail bikes was launched in the early 1970s in answer to the growing demand for dual-purpose models, eventually available in all capacities from 50cc to 750cc. The wildly popular XL250 was introduced in 1972 and remained in high demand until it was dropped in 1987. It used a 248cc four-stroke single-cylinder which, impressively, had four valves, plus a five-speed transmission and a 2.4gal. fuel tank. Weighing 288lbs., it was credited with almost 20bhp and a top speed approaching 80mph.
This lovely 1972 XL250 is rather special, firstly as a survivor from the inaugural year of production, and secondly as a very original machine which appears to be unrestored. With that in mind, we note the extremely low mileage reading of 9,010 and wonder if it could be original. Registered with the DVLA by the previous owner in 2008, it has lately been on display in a collection but has also seen some very sparing and sympathetic use. A lovely way to enjoy riding on the road and off it, the V5c will need to be applied for.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 25th Mar, 2026
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