AMF Harley-Davidson MX-250

General Information
Years built: 1977, 1978 (also earlier prototypes)
Bikes produced:  
Price in 1977: $1695 + tax
Frame: Double downtube
Vehicle Ident. # (VIN): 7D

Engine
Model designation letter: MX
Type: 2 cycle, single cylinder, 242.6cc, air cooled
Bore: 72 mm (2.83 inches)
Stroke: 59.6 mm (2.35 inches)
Piston displacement: 242.6 cc
Compression ratio: 11.8:1
Lubrication system: Fuel and oil mixture 20:1
Starter system: Primary kick

Ignition System
Type: CDI DANSI or CDI Motoplant
Ignition timing: 0.100 in. (2,5 mm) (21°) before TDC
Trigger air gap: (Dansi) 0.012-0.016 in.
Spark plug: Champion N59G
Spark plug electrode gap: 0.020 in. (0,5 mm)
Battery: None

Dimensions and Weight
Overall length: 83.6 in. (212,5 cm)
Handlebar width: 34.2 in. (87 cm)
Ground clearance: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Wheelbase: 57.3 in. (145.5 cm)
Seats: 1 person
Dry weight: 115 kg (with gas and oil) (253 lbs.)
Steering angle: 45° L & R
Steering Head angle: 30°
Trail: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Front suspension: Telescopic oil dampened 229mm (9 inches) travel
Rear suspension: Swinging arm, oil dampened; Shocks: 6 inches travel; Wheel 9 inches travel;
Fuel tank: 8.33 litres (2.2 US Gallons)
Transmission: 1 quart
Front fork: 36 mm diameter, 210 cc capacity

Transmission System:
Clutch: wet, multi plate
Primary drive pinion gear: 22 teeth
Primary drive crown wheel gear: 60 teeth
Primary reduction: 2.73
Gear ratios: 1st: 14/28, 2nd: 18/28, 3rd: 21/26, 4th 21/21, 5th: 23/19
Gearshift pattern: 1 down - 4 up
Gearbox sprocket: 14 teeth
Chain type: Regina HP 5/8 x 3/8

Carburetor
Type: Dell'Orto PHB E 38
Venturi dia.: 38 mm
Main jet: 155
Pilot jet: 70
Starting jet: 75
Throttle valve: 40
Jet needle: K2
Needle jet: 26C AB
Air screw setting: 1 1/2 turns
Air filter: Polyurethane foam element

Wheels and Brakes

Front wheel tire: 3.00 x 21
Rear wheel tire: 4.40 x 18
Front brake: Drum, internal expanding, single leading shoe type, i.d. 140 mm x 25 mm
Rear brake: Drum, internal expanding, single leading shoe type, i.d. 140 mm x 25 mm
Rims: Akront, shoulderless light alloy
Spokes: 36/wheel, 4mm dia.
Tire pressure: 10 psi front and rear

  • Bike was available in orange only;
  • The MX-250 was available for the US market only;
  • The last picture shows myself with a MX-250 in a museum;
  • In 1975 there was a kind of prototype of the MX-250 available. About 98 bikes have been built of the prototype that looks kind of strange as it used a front fork in at the rear instead of common shocks. It also has a different gas tank and was equipped with the SX-250 engine while the production MX-250 was different in many ways from the SX-250 engine not only because it was painted black.
  • If you have pictures of a prototype (and you own the rights to that pictures) I would be happy to show them on the website!

1978 MX-250 The Collectable Trader

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Thanks to Ed Boomhower for a part of the specs!
Thanks to www.thecollectabletrader.com for the pictures!
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