Honda NX250
Honda AX-1

Honda AX-1
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda NX250 Dominator
Production	1988-1990
Class	Dual-sport
Engine	MD21E. 249cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC[1]
Bore / Stroke	70 × 64.8 mm (2.8 × 2.55 in)
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Power	19 kW (25 hp) @ 8500 rpm[1]
Transmission	6-speed
Frame type	Tubular steel double cradle
Suspension	Front: Telescopic Rear: Swingarm
Brakes	Front: Disc Rear: Drum AX-1: Disc
Tires	Front: 19 in (480 mm) Rear: 16 in (410 mm)
Wheelbase	1,350 mm (53 in)
Dimensions	L 2,040 mm (80 in) W 805 mm (31.7 in) H 1,115 mm (43.9 in)
Seat height	810 mm (32 in)
Weight	118 kg (260 lb) (dry) 133 kg (290 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	9 L (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal) Adv: 33 L (7.3 imp gal; 8.7 US gal)
Oil capacity	1.6 L (0.35 imp gal; 0.42 US gal)
Related	Honda NX650 Dominator

The Honda NX250 was a new concept produced by Honda, a crossover dual-sport motorcycle available in the USA from 1988 thru 1990. It was a lightweight bike intended for both on-road and off-road riding. The NX250 featured the new MD21E^[1] engine which was a liquid-cooled, 249 cc, single-cylinder, four-valve, DOHC, four-stroke with an electric start. It had a bore and stroke of 70.0 × 64.8 mm (2.76 × 2.55 in), 11 to 1 compression ratio, and a six-speed transmission. The suspension was 37 mm (1.5 in) forks with 8.7 inches travel up front, and Pro-Link with 7.9" in the rear. The NX250 had a 1,350 mm (53 in) wheelbase and a dry weight of 118 kg (260 lb). The seat height was 820 mm (32 in). In some countries Honda continued production of the NX250 up to 1993, where it was named Honda NX250 Dominator.

AX-1

The Honda AX-1 was a modified version of Honda NX-250 intended only for the Japanese market but was offered in Oceania. Using the same chassis as the NX-250, the AX-1 came standard with alloy rims, aluminum Pro-Link rear suspension this time with a rear disc brake, dual round headlights, taller cams, stainless steel exhaust and different carburetor settings. The valve clearance check interval is every 24,000 miles (39,000 km).

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