had electric start and which was discontinued after the 1996 model year), with pillion pegs, softer suspension and lower seat height. The changes between 1996 and 2004 consisted of decal updates, the mechanical parts being identical. The XR250R was discontinued after 2004. In Australia a XR250Y was released with upside-down forks and electric start in 05-06. The 1991 Honda XR250L is the most demand of the entire XR series with more than 814,00 units being sold. References External links XR250 Off-road motorcycles Dual-sport motorcycles Motorcycles introduced in 1979 Single-cylinder motorcycles