About the Honda XR250
Choose R or L first, then match the application of each repair part.
The currently featured in-stock XR250R carburetor kits cover 1986–1995 and 1996–2004. No in-stock 1984–1985 rebuild kit is currently featured; identify the fitted carburetor and confirm a current option instead of substituting a later kit. The selected engine gasket set has different boundaries: XR250R 1985–1995 and XR250L 1991–1996. For a 1996 R, the later carb kit is listed but that particular gasket set is outside its R application.
Use shared parts carefully
The rear brake pads name both R and L applications, while the early fork seals name XR250R 1981–1982 only. A pad or gasket shared between models does not establish carburetor interchange. For an imported XR250 with a different model code, use its original market and fitted assemblies before selecting either branch.
Identification and parts selectionXR250R and XR250L: which listed repair path applies?
| Model and years | Featured choice | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| XR250R 1984–1985 | No current in-stock rebuild kit featured | Identify the fitted carburetor; do not substitute the 1986–1995 kit. The featured gasket set includes 1985, not 1984. |
| XR250R 1986–1995 | 1986–1995 R carb kit | The featured gasket set also includes these R years. |
| XR250R 1996–2004 | 1996–2004 R carb kit | The featured R/L gasket set stops at 1995 for R. |
| XR250L 1991–1996 | R/L engine gasket set | Includes L 1992 as well as the other listed L years. The R carb kits do not establish L fitment. |
| Rear brake: R 1992–2004; L 1991–1996 | Rear brake-pad product | Honda reference 43105-KS6-702A; compare the rear caliper and pad outline. |
| Early fork: R 1981–1982 | 37 × 50 × 11 mm oil-seal set | Two seals. This early fork application is independent of the later carb-kit ranges. |
Identify your motorcycle before orderingXR250 identification checklist
Record the complete model designation, year, original market, frame/VIN and engine markings. Photograph the carburetor, brake or fork identification for the repair, especially after an assembly swap.
Japanese XR250 MD30 context
Honda’s 2003 Japanese XR250 used the BA-MD30 model designation and MD17E engine type, with an air-cooled 249 cc four-stroke single, electric starting and an inverted fork. Those details identify that Japanese model; they do not establish compatibility with parts listed only for XR250R or XR250L.
Send PartsNMore the full identifiers and component photos if the correct R, L or market-specific application is unclear.