1990 British Army Honda XR250R, 03 KK 61, 'A' Sqn, 22 SAS

03 KK 61 in the Gulf War display at the Norfolk Tank Museum's Armourfest 2022.

 

Whilst not a 'fighting element', motorcycle outriders are aligned to a mobility troop, but on squadron deployment, everybody adopts the mobility role.

During 'Operation Granby' outriders of 'A' and 'D' Squadrons, 22 Special Air Service, could push out and ahead, to recce with a small signature.

 

Frame: Steel, semi double cradle

Length: 82.7 in. (2,100 mm)

Width: 35.8 in. (910 mm)

Height: 48.2 in. (1,225 mm)

Seat Height: 36.4 in. (925 mm)

Wheelbase: 56.1 in. (1,425 mm)

Ground clearance: 12.4 in. (315 mm)

Dry weight: 238.1 lb. (108 kg)

Wet weight: 247 lb. (112 kg)

Front suspension: 1.61 in. (41 mm) air assisted telescopic forks

Front suspension travel: 11 in. (280 mm)

Rear suspension: Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound

Rear suspension travel: 11 in. (280 mm)

Front brake: Single 9.44 in. (240 mm) disc with 2 piston calipers

Rear brake: Single 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with 1 piston caliper

Front tyre: 80/100-21

Rear tyre: 110/100-18

Fuel capacity: 1.97 gal. (9 litres)

Engine: 249 cc (15.1 cu. in.), 4 stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve, air cooled

Engine output: 30 hp (22.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm

Carburetion: Single 1.18 in. (30 mm) PD05A

Gearbox: 6 speed

Top speed: 87 mph (140 km/h)

 

 

 

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