Honda XR250 / Baja / Motard (MD30) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
249cc Air/Oil-Cooled Single SOHC 4V RFVC Dry-Sump · Source: Honda XR250 / Baja / Motard (MD30) (1995–2007) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda XR250 / Baja / Motard (MD30) (1995–2007) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 1995–2007 Honda XR250 / Baja / Motard (MD30) (chassis MD30) requires 1.3 L (1.37 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.4 L (1.48 US qt) with filter service (15412-HM5-A10 / HF113). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 150 kPa / 1.50 bar / 22 PSI front (3.00-21 51P) and 150 kPa / 1.50 bar / 22 PSI rear (4.60-18 63P), paired with 1× NGK CR8EH-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ8V / YTX7L-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.3 L (1.37 US qt)
R 150 kPa (1.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~291 km (181 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.3 L (1.37 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.4 L (1.48 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.7 L (1.80 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15412-HM5-A10 / HF113 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Dry-sump oil tank — warm engine to operating temperature and check oil tank/frame dipstick immediately after shutdown per OEM procedure (never top up cold) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 3.00-21 51P · Rear: 4.60-18 63P (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 150 kPa / 1.50 bar / 22 PSI Rear: 150 kPa / 1.50 bar / 22 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 150 kPa / 1.50 bar / 22 PSI Rear: 150 kPa / 1.50 bar / 22 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR8EH-9 × 1 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ8V / YTX7L-BS (12V 7.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 Sealed O/X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lube every 800–1,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 249 cc · 28 hp @ 8,000 rpm · 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft) @ 7,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 875 mm (34.4 in) · 133 kg (293 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 9.7 L (2.6 US gal) · ~30 km/L → ~291 km (181 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Dry-sump RFVC air-cooled legend storing oil inside the frame downtube; gained inverted forks in 2003 alongside twin-headlight Baja and 17-inch Motard variants.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda liquid-cooled DOHC single (CB/CBR/CRF/Rebel 250–300) using internal paper element 15410-KYJ-902 (observe OUT-SIDE mark!) and SAE 10W-30 JASO MA.