The Honda VTR250 is a 90° V-twin motorcycle produced by Honda that has had one major revision. The original VTR250 was a faired sport bike sold only in the United States and Canada from 1988 to 1990. The next VTR250 model is a naked bike, produced from 1997 to 2018, available only in the Asia-Pacific region, and for 2009, Europe.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Honda Interceptor 250 |
| Production | 1988–1990 1997–2018 |
| Predecessor | Honda VT250 Spada |
| Class | Naked bike |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in) four-stroke, DOHC 8-valve, 90° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Transmission | Wet multi-plate clutch, 5-speed, chain drive |
| Suspension | 41 mm showa telescopic fork (front), direct-link monoshock with preload adjustment (rear) |
| Brakes | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper (front), single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper (rear) |
| Rake, trail | 25°30', 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,040 mm (80 in) W: 720 mm (28 in) H: 1,050 mm (41 in) |
| Seat height | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 US gal) |
| Turning radius | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) |
1988–1990
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The Honda Interceptor VTR250 was sold only in the United States from 1988 to 1990, with moderate changes occurring over the three model years. 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.
1997–2018
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Introduced in 1997, the newer VTR250 has been compared to the Ducati Monster in appearance, with a trellis frame, V-twin engine, and initially a similar instrument layout, with no tachometer. The transmission was changed from six-speeds to five. In 2003, the instrument panel was updated to include a tachometer on the right side and move the warning lights and indicator-on to below both analogue displays. The 2009 model VTR250 saw the first major design changes since the instrument panel update. With a redesigned rear end and midsection, the 2009 model also has electronic fuel injection.[1][2]
The VTR250 is widely sold in the Asia Pacific region but not in the US. The 2009 model VTR250 was imported to Europe.[1] It was officially imported into Australia between 1998 and 2007, with the 2009 model being reintroduced mid-2009.
Specifications
editAll specifications are manufacturer claimed as per specific model owners manuals and workshop service manuals, except as stated.
| Year | 1982–83 | 1984–85 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987-89 | 1989 | 1997–99 | 2000–2002 | 2003–2008 | 2009– |
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| Model | VT250-FII (VT250F)MC08 | VT 250-FII (Integra) | VT250F special edition (VTR250 Interceptor) MC15 |
Spada VT250L MC20 |
VTR250 (VTR250W) MC33 |
VTR250 (VTR250Y) MC33 |
VTR250 (VTR2503) MC33 |
VTR250 (EFI) MC33 | ||
| Engine Type / Configuration |
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin | 4-stroke - 8-valve Liquid-cooled DOHC 90°V-twin |
4-stroke - 8-valve Liquid-cooled EFI DOHC 90°V-twin | |||||||
| Body type | Fully faired & naked | Semi-naked & naked | Fully faired | Naked | ||||||
| Displacement | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 249.95 cc (15.253 cu in) | 249.34 cc (15.216 cu in) | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 249.95 cc (15.253 cu in) | |||||
| Bore and Stroke | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) | 60 mm × 44.2 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 in) | 60 mm × 44.1 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 in) | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) | 60 mm × 44.2 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 in) | |||||
| No. of cylinders | 2 (V-twin) | |||||||||
| No. of valves | 8 (4 per cylinder) | |||||||||
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | |||||||||
| Ignition/starting | Transistorized/electric | Full transistor/electric firing | Computer-controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance/electric | |||||||
| Fuel Delivery | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32mm Keihin VD10F | 2x 32 mm VD10 carburettors | Honda PGM-FI fuel injection system | ||||||
| Transmission | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | ||||||||
| Primary reduction ratio | 2.821 | |||||||||
| 1st gear ratio | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.733 (41/15) | ||||||||
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.850 (37/20) | 2.000 (38/19) | 1.800 | |||||||
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.590 (35/22) | 1.375 | |||||||
| 4th gear ratio | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.333 (32/24) | 1.111 | |||||||
| 5th gear ratio | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.153 (30/26) | 0.965 | |||||||
| 6th gear ratio | 0.965 (28/29) | 1.035 (29/28) | na (no 6th gear) | |||||||
| Final reduction ratio | 3.214 | 3.176 | 2.928 | |||||||
| Front sprocket | 14T | 17T | 14T | |||||||
| Rear sprocket | 45T | 54T,51T | 41T | |||||||
| Chain type | 520 -104links o ring | 520 O-ring | ||||||||
| Rake, trail | 26°70', 91 mm (3.6 in) | 26°30', 97 mm (3.8 in) | 26°05', 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25° / 96 mm (3.8 in) | 25°30', 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°30' / 96 mm (3.8 in) | ||||
| Front suspension | Air-assisted telescopic | Air assisted Telescopic with anti- dive adjustment |
Showa 35mm Telescopic, 130mm travel |
37mm telescopic, 120mm travel |
Showa 41mm telescopic | |||||
| Rear suspension | Pro-link air assisted monoshock | Monoshock with preload adjustment | ||||||||
| Front brakes | Single cast iron ring disc mounted in wheel hub with brake caliper on inner periphery | Single or Twin disc, 2-piston calliper |
drum | Single disc, 2-piston calliper | 296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper | |||||
| Rear brake | drum | single disc | ||||||||
| Front tyre | 100/90-16 54S | 100/80-17 52S | 110/70-17 54H | |||||||
| Rear tyre | 110/80-18 58S | 120/80-17 61S | 140/70-17 66S | 140/70-17 66H | ||||||
| Fuel capacity (total) | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) | 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) | ||||
| Reserve fuel | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.2 L (0.48 imp gal; 0.58 US gal) | 1.9 L (0.42 imp gal; 0.50 US gal) | 1.5 L (0.33 imp gal; 0.40 US gal) | |||||
| Oil capacity | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 US gal) | ||||||||
| Length | 2,027 mm (79.8 in) | 2,028 mm (79.8 in) | 2,030 mm (80 in) | 2,010 mm (79 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | 2,080 mm (82 in) | ||||
| Width | 750 mm (30 in) | 730 mm (29 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | 720 mm (28 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | |||||
| Height | 1,190 mm (47 in) | 1,185 mm (46.7 in) | 1,140 mm (45 in) | 1,020 mm (40 in) | 1,050 mm (41 in) | 1,055 mm (41.5 in) | ||||
| Wheelbase | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) | 1,370 mm (54 in) | 1,380 mm (54 in) | 1,410 mm (56 in) | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) | |||||
| Seat height | 29 in | 760 mm (30 in) | ||||||||
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | |||||||
| Turning ratio | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) | |||||||||
| Fuel economy | 40 km/L (110 mpg‑imp; 94 mpg‑US) | |||||||||
| Market availability | USA | Japan and Australia | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ a b Ets-Hokin, Gabe (15 April 2009), Revised Honda VTR250 Roadster Announced for Europe, archived from the original on 18 April 2009, retrieved 1 May 2009,
Another one for the cool-bike-we-can't-get-here files: Honda announced a revamped VTR250 naked-sports-standard for the European market. The new model, a revised version of the Japan-only VTR that's been on sale since 1997, gives yet another option to European motorcyclists looking for a fun, inexpensive and sporty machine. We probably won't see it in the U.S.
- ^ First Look: 2009 Honda VTR 250, 12 February 2009, archived from the original on 9 December 2012, retrieved 1 May 2009,
Expect to see the new VTR250 in Europe next year CHECK OUT this, the first pictures of the all-new Honda VTR250. Currently, there's no details from Honda about the latest pictures, but it's clear that the hugely popular little bike has been given a pretty major make-over for this year.