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Honda VTR 250

Model

Honda VTR 250

Year

1988 - 90

Engine

Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity

249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke 60 x 44 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Induction

2x 32 mm Keihin VD10F carburettors

Ignition 

Full transistor type battery ignition
Starting Electric

Max Power

32 hp / 23.3 kW @ 10500 rpm

Max Torque

23.5 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet multiple plate coil springs

Transmission 

6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive Chain, 520
Gear Ratios 1st: 2.733,  2nd: 2.000,  3rd: 1.590,  4th: 1.333,  5th: 1.153, 6th: 1.035
Frame Diamond

Front Suspension

37mm telescopic front forks
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Monoshock with preload adjustment

Front Brakes

Single 296mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

100/80-17 52S

Rear Tyre

140/70-17 66S
Rake 25°
Trail 96 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions Length 2010 mm / 79 in
Width 715 mm / 28.1 in
Height 1020 mm / 40 in
Wheelbase 1380 mm / 54 in
Seat Height 760 mm / 30.0 in
Ground Clearance 150 mm / 5.9 in

Dry Weight

 

Fuel Capacity

11 Litres / 2.9 US gal

The Honda VTR250 is a 90° V-twin motorcycle. The original VTR250 was a faired sport bike sold only in the United States and Canada from 1988 to 1990.

With a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin engine and a six-speed transmission, VTR250 was the smallest of Honda's Interceptor line of motorcycles. The 1990 model had a 17-inch front wheel and the front disc brakes were external.

Key technical aspects:
- Engine: 250cc liquid-cooled DOHC 90-degree V-twin, 60mm x 44.2

- Bore and stroke, 11:1 compression ratio, 25.9hp @ 12,500rpm, 12.8ft/lb @ 9,500rpm
- Carburetion: Two 32mm Keihin CV
- Transmission: 6-speed, chain final drive
- Electrics: 12v, electronic CDI ignition