Honda VTR250

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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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate coil spring.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

1988 honda Vtr250.jpg
Honda VTR250
Manufacturer
Also called VTR B-Style, VTR, VTR-F 250, VTR 250
Production 1988 - 1990
Class Naked
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 60.0mm x 44.1mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Top Speed 76 mph
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[edit | edit source]

1988 Honda VTR250


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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

1990 Honda VTR250


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[edit | edit source]

1988 honda Vtr250.jpg
Honda VTR250
Manufacturer
Also called VTR B-Style, VTR, VTR-F 250, VTR 250
Production 1988 - 1990, 1999 - 2017
Class Naked
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 60.0mm x 44.1mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Top Speed 80 mph
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

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 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[edit | edit source]

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1999 Honda VTR 250[edit | edit source]

1999 Honda VTR 250 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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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 



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