Honda VT 250F-II
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| Honda VT 250F-II | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1984-85 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 100 mph |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Air assisted telescopic forks Rear: Pro-link air assisted monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 54S |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-17 61S |
| Wheelbase | 1385 mm / 54.5 in |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 100 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-16 54S front tire and a 120/80-17 61S rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link air assisted monoshock. The VT 250F-II was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1385 mm / 54.5 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Honda VT 250F-II
The VT250F is a semi-faired, sport bike first produced by Honda in 1982. The motorcycle had a DOHC 4-valve-per-cylinder, 90-degree water-cooled V-twin engine, which significantly reduced primary vibration when compared to inline twin engines used on similar machines. The V-twin engine also allowed the motorcycle to have a low centre of gravity and a low seat height. The front brake was a single inboard ventilated disc that was developed to improve brake performance and feel. This was only seen on Honda models for a few years, before a switch to sintered metal brake pads with the more traditional disc/caliper arrangement. Other features included a hydraulic clutch, Comstar wheels with tubeless tires, TRAC anti-dive front forks and Pro-Link rear suspension. Engine coolant passed through one of the frame tubes. The early UK specification model had built-in front fairing indicators, and optional radiator side-cowls and belly pan.
| Year | 1984-85 |
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| Engine Type | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60 x 44.1 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 35 hp / 25.5 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 21.5 Nm / 15.9 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain 520 O-ring |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.562 (41/16) 2nd 1.850 (37/20) 3rd 1.478 (34/23) 4th 1.240 (31/25) 5th 1.074 (29/27) 6th 0.965 (28/29) |
| Sprocket | Front 14T - Rear 45T |
| Final Reduction Ratio | 3.214 |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link air assisted monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 54S |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-17 61S |
| Rake | 26°30' |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2028 mm / 79.8 in Width 730 mm / 29 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1385 mm / 54.5 in |
| Dry-weight | 149 kg / 337 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 15.3 sec / 83 mph |
| Top Speed | 100 mph |