1977 to 1984 Honda Odyssey FL250 Specs

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The information below was pulled from Wikipedia:

First generation FL250 (1977 - 1980)


The first generation Honda Odyssey can be identified by the yellow body with the black roll bar and no front bumper. Lack of suspension in the rear caused problems with stress cracks in the frame and handling in rough terrain. Heating issues were also an issue with this model. In 1980 the head light was moved from the front rack to the top of the roll bar and the 6 volt system was changed to a 12 volt system. Options included a rear tote rack, chevron pattern tires, and trailer hitch.

 

Second generation FL250 (1981 - 1984)


In 1981, the second generation Honda Odyssey was introduced. Although mechanically identical to the first generation, Honda changed the look of the Odyssey by changing the colors to Honda Red and adding a full cage roll-bar. Other improvements included improved shoulder harness padding, 60 watt rectangular headlight mounted high on the roll-bar, improved water resistance in the torque converter, larger capacity fuel filter, capacitor ignition(CDI), roll bar mounted air intake, and redesigned steering geometry allowing larger front shock absorbers and tighter turning radius.

  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 82.48 in (2,095 mm)
    • Width: 48.43 in (1,230 mm)
    • Height: 1977-1980 - 60.04 in (1,525 mm), 1981-1984 - 57.7 in (1,470 mm) to top of roll bar
    • Wheelbase: 56.5 in (1,440 mm)
    • Turning Radius: 1977-80 - 17.4 ft (5.3 m), 1981–84 - 14.1 ft (4.3 m)
    • Ground clearance: 5.51 in (140 mm)
    • Maximum Climbing Angle: 35 degrees
    • Dry weight: 1977-1979 - 397 lb (180 kg), 1980 - 407 lb (185 kg), 1981-1984 - 430 lb (200 kg)
  • Engine:
    • Engine: Piston port two-stroke singleBore: 70 mm (2.8 in), 78.5 mm (3.09 in)
    • Stroke: 64.4 mm (2.54 in)
    • Displacement: 248 cc (15.1 cu in)
    • Compression ratio: 6.6:1
    • Carburetor: 28 mm (1.10 in)-throat Keihin
    • Starter: Recoil
    • Ignition: 1977-1980 - Flywheel Magneto, 1981-1984 - Capacitor Discharge
    • Idle Speed: 1500 rpm
    • Spark Plug: NGK BR7ES
    • Transmission: V-belt torque converter
  • Wheels:
    • Front: 8 by 5.5 in (200 by 140 mm)
    • Rear: 8 by 8.27 in (203 by 210 mm)
  • Tires:
    • Front: 20x7x8
    • Rear: 22x11x8
  • Brakes:
    • Rear self-adjusting cable actuated disk
    • Parking rear cable actuated shoe and drum
    • Stopping Distance: 20 m (66 ft) from 50 km/h (31 mph) to 0
  • Suspension:
    • Front Trailing arms with Hydraulic shock
    • Rear Solid axle
  • Headlights:
    • Front Headlights: 1977-79 - 6V-35W, 1980 - 12V-45W, 1981-84 - 12V-60W
    • Rear Taillight: 1977-79 - none, 1980 - 12V-3W for Canadian Models Only, 1981-84 - 12V-3W

 

VIN Identification FL250

Honda used an independent VIN system of their own design for FL250 Odysseys and the following is their breakdown by year.

  • 1977: FL250*1000001 – 1011921
  • 1978: FL250*1100001 – 1112345
  • 1979: FL250*2000001 – 2012620
  • 1980: TB04*2000001 – 2006315
  • 1981: TB040*BC400001 – BC406324
  • 1982: TB040*CC500001 – CC514700
  • 1983: TB040*DC600001 – DC617555
  • 1984: TB040*EC700051 – EC703225