Is the Honda XR250 Tornado made in Brazil?
The XR250 Tornado is no longer made in Brazil and, at least in South America, has become the XRE300 (left) – a Tornado engine bored to 291 plus efi, rear disc, optional ABS and cool, rally styling for same price as the CRF250L. However, the 300 has a poor reputation in Brazil; riders even lower the compression to try and make it last.
How much does a Honda CRF250L tornado cost?
The one on the right had 8000 miles on the clock and looked in great nick but was going for a rather optimistic £2200. In 2016 a UK dealer was even looking for £3500 for a near-new 2004 Tornado! There was another one on gumtree, same age and mileage for a more reasonable £1400.
How do you repair a Honda XR250 Tornado?
From the left-hand side of the bike, gently pull the engine side of the carb towards you and remove it. Disconnect the black drain tube connected to the bottom of the carb. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the carb to access the main jet. Reassemble in the exact reverse order. If you do it any other order, you’ll get air leaks.
How tall is the bar on a Honda tornado?
For reference, the original bars are approximately 770mm wide (A) with a height of 100mm (B), a rise of 70mm (C), a sweep of 90mm (E). For a replacement bar that is similar to the originals, any CR-HIGH model bar by Renthal or Protaper works well. I use Renthal 717 bars and love them.
The XR250 Tornado is no longer made in Brazil and, at least in South America, has become the XRE300 (left) – a Tornado engine bored to 291 plus efi, rear disc, optional ABS and cool, rally styling for same price as the CRF250L. However, the 300 has a poor reputation in Brazil; riders even lower the compression to try and make it last.
From the left-hand side of the bike, gently pull the engine side of the carb towards you and remove it. Disconnect the black drain tube connected to the bottom of the carb. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the carb to access the main jet. Reassemble in the exact reverse order. If you do it any other order, you’ll get air leaks.
The one on the right had 8000 miles on the clock and looked in great nick but was going for a rather optimistic £2200. In 2016 a UK dealer was even looking for £3500 for a near-new 2004 Tornado! There was another one on gumtree, same age and mileage for a more reasonable £1400.
For reference, the original bars are approximately 770mm wide (A) with a height of 100mm (B), a rise of 70mm (C), a sweep of 90mm (E). For a replacement bar that is similar to the originals, any CR-HIGH model bar by Renthal or Protaper works well. I use Renthal 717 bars and love them.