Honda VT250F Special Edition

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Honda VT250F Special Edition
Manufacturer
Production 1986-89
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: Showa 35mm Telescopic
Rear: Monoshock
Brakes Front: Single disk, 2-piston caliper
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 100/90-16 54S
Rear Tire 120/80-17 61S
Wheelbase 1370 mm / 54 in
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 13 Liters / 3.4 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 disk, 2-piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 35mm Telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock. The VT250F Special Edition was fitted with a 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1370 mm / 54 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Honda VT 250F Special Edition










Year 1986-89
Engine Type Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 60 x 44.2 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 Showa 35mm Telescopic
Front Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes Single disk, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 100/90-16 54S
Rear Tire 120/80-17 61S
Rake 26°05'
Trail 100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions Length 2030mm / 80 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1140 mm / 45 in
Wheelbase 1370 mm / 54 in
Ground Clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry-weight 149 kg / 328 lbs
Fuel Capacity 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile 15.3 sec / 83 mph
Top Speed 100 mph