 Honda AX-1 | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Honda NX250 Dominator |
| Production | 1988-1990 |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | MD21E. 249 cc (15.2 cu in), liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, single-cylinder[1] |
| Bore / stroke | 70 mm × 64.8 mm (2.76 in × 2.55 in), 4-valves |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Power | 21.39 kW (28.68 hp) @ 8500 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 6-speed chain drive manual |
| Frame type | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Rear: Swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum Brake/Expanding brake 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)[citation needed] (dry) 133 kg (293 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 is a crossover dual-sport motorcycle produced by Honda, available in the United States from 1988 through 1990. It is a lightweight bike intended for both on-road and off-road riding. The NX250 featured the new MD21E[1] engine which is a liquid-cooled, 249 cc, single-cylinder, four-valve, DOHC, four-stroke with an electric start. It has a bore and stroke of 70.0 mm × 64.8 mm (2.76 in × 2.55 in), 11 to 1 compression ratio, and a six-speed transmission. The suspension has 37 mm (1.5 in) forks with 8.7 inches travel up front, and Pro-Link with 7.9" in the rear. The NX250 has a 1,350 mm (53 in) wheelbase and a dry weight of 118 kg (260 lb). The seat height is 820 mm (32 in). In some countries Honda continued production of the NX250 up to 1993, where it was named Honda NX250 Dominator.
- ^ a b c Honda.co.jp (1987). "Honda AX-1 launched" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2012-01-08.