Honda VT250F: history, specs, pictures
| Honda VT250F | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Class | Cruiser |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | |
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| Honda VT250F | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | VT 250 F |
| Production | 1983 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 58.4mm x 58.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Horsepower | 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 11000RPM |
| Torque | 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM |
| Fuel System | 2x32mm Keihin Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Air assisted telescopic forks Rear: Pro-link air assisted monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc 2 piston calipers Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 110/80-18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.49 inches (1384 mm) |
| Length | 78.7 inches (1999 mm) |
| Width | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Weight | 152.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VT 250 F was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda in 1983. Max torque was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 11000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 110/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 2 piston calipers 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 wheelbase was 54.49 inches (1384 mm) long.
1983 - 1990 Honda VT 250 F[edit | edit source]
Kept in production for approximately 7 years, between 1983 and 1990, the Honda VT 250 F motorcycle was equipped with a liquid cooled, four stroke, V twin, 248cc engine developing 35 horsepower 11000rpm.