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Honda introduced the TL-250 Trials bike in 1976. Prior to the TL-250 Honda had released the TL-125 in 1973 after Observed Trials were becoming popular in Europe.
As much as Honda tried, the TL125 did not impress the American public. The TL-250 was introduced to address some of the shortcomings of the TL-125, namely the lack of power.
Honda’s flier on the bike’s release read:
“Meet the latest trials bike from Honda – the fabulous TL-250. It may very well be the best trials bike you can buy – after all, it was designed and engineered by a team of Honda engineers and world-famous trials champ, Sammy Miller.
Featuring a powerful 248cc four valve, four stroke, single cylinder OHC engine for extremely tractable power, this is a machine that promises to set new records in trials competition.
The TL-250 has a five-speed transmission that’s very special: its first three gears are close ratio for traversing trials obstacles. The remaining two gears are wider apart in ratio for speedier runs between trials sections.
A trials bike requires precise frame and fork geometry, and the TL-250 has it all. Brakes are moisture and dust resistant. The air filter and ignition components are similarly protected.
The TL-250 is lightweight yet strong, thanks to extensive use of aluminum alloy in the tank, wheel rims and other components. The tucked-in exhaust system is designed for smooth low-speed power and has a USDA-approved spark arrestor/muffler design.
It is very slim, sleek bike, too – a real necessity for the tight squeezes in trials competition and the stand-up stance of the trials rider.
And this slimness makes the TL-250 just about the best-looking specialty bike you have ever seen. So see it! Whether you want one of the finest trials bikes you can buy, or a very unique trial riding machine, the TL-250 could be just your ticket.
The TL-250- now showing at your nearest Honda dealer’s!
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