Honda VTR250
The Honda VTR-F 250 was a v2, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Honda between 1999 and 2017. Max torque was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 44.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate coil spring.
Chassis
It came with a 110/70-17 front tire and a 140/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing arm. The VTR-F 250 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.31 inches (1405 mm) long.
First Generation
'Honda VTR250' | |
Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
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Also called | VTR B-Style, VTR, VTR-F 250, VTR 250 |
Production | 1988 - 1990 |
Class | [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 44.1mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Horsepower | 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 10500RPM |
Torque | 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
Fuel System | injection. pgm-fi |
Ignition | full transistor type |
Spark Plug | NGK CR8EH-9 '88-90 [1] |
Battery | YUASA YB9-B '88-90 [1] |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Clutch: wet multi-plate coil spring |
Final Drive | Chain: 428x128 |
Front Sprocket | 17T |
Rear Sprocket | 51T |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swing arm |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 100/90-16 '88-89 100/90-17 '90 [1] |
Rear Tire | 120/80-17 '88-90 [1] |
Wheelbase | 55.31 inches (1405 mm) |
Length | 81.89 inches (2080 mm) |
Width | 28.54 inches (725 mm) |
Height | 41.54 inches (1055 mm) |
Seat Height | 28.54 inches (725 mm) |
Weight | 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg) (dry), 174.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
1988
The Honda Interceptor VTR250'88 (VTR250L'88 in California) was sold in 1988. Two colors were available: Black with Brad Blue and Ross White with Brad Blue. The black bike had pink and blue side stripes, while the white model had blue side stripes. In both model colors, the top of the fuel tank, seat, and wheels were blue. The engine was a 249cc 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin with a 6-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2MC1519JM000001 while the rest of the United States models began JH2MC150XJM000001.
1989
The VTR250'89 VTR was sold in 1989, but was no longer called an Interceptor. It came in one color: Ross White with Florida Blue and Holiday Blue. The front fender and fairing stripe were holiday blue. The side stripe were Holiday Blue. The side stripes and "VTR" logo were magenta. The wheels were white. The swingarm was black. The top of the gas tank was Florida Blue. The serial number began JH2MC150*KM100001
1990
The VTR250'90 was sold in 1990 in Ross White with Nordic Blue. The stripes and "VTR" decal were blue with magenta. The front wheel was 17". The front disc brakes were external. The serial number began JH2MC150*LM200001
Second Generation
'Honda VTR250' | |
Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
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Also called | VTR B-Style, VTR, VTR-F 250, VTR 250 |
Production | 1988 - 1990, 1999 - 2017 |
Class | [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 44.1mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Horsepower | 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 10500RPM |
Torque | 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
Fuel System | injection. pgm-fi |
Ignition | full transistor type |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
Battery | YUASA YB9-B |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 428x128 |
Front Sprocket | 17T |
Rear Sprocket | 51T |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swing arm |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 140/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 55.31 inches (1405 mm) |
Length | 81.89 inches (2080 mm) |
Width | 28.54 inches (725 mm) |
Height | 41.54 inches (1055 mm) |
Seat Height | 28.54 inches (725 mm) |
Weight | 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg) (dry), 174.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Japan only version
1999 Honda VTR 250
Manufactured from 1999, the VTR 250 has a liquid cooled, 90 degrees, V twin, four stroke, 249cc engine which can develop 32 horsepower at 10500rpm and a torque of 23 Nm at 8500rpm.
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