The Honda VTR250 is a 90° V-twin motorcycle produced by Honda that has had one major revision. The original VTR250 was a faired sport bike sold only in the United States and Canada from 1988 to 1990. The next VTR250 model is a naked bike, produced from 1997 to 2018, available only in the Asia-Pacific region, and for 2009, Europe.
1988–1990
The Honda Interceptor VTR250 was sold only in the United States from 1988 to 1990, with moderate changes occurring over the three model years. With a four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin engine and a six-speed transmission, VTR250 was the smallest of Honda's Interceptor line of motorcycles.
The 1990 model had a 17-inch front wheel and the front disc brakes were external.
1997–2018
Introduced in 1997, the newer VTR250 has been compared to the Ducati Monster in appearance, with a trellis frame, V-twin engine, and initially a similar instrument layout, with no tachometer. The transmission was changed from six-speeds to five. In 2003, the instrument panel was updated to include a tachometer on the right side and move the warning lights and indicator-on to below both analogue displays. The 2009 model VTR250 saw the first major design changes since the instrument panel update. With a redesigned rear end and midsection, the 2009 model also has electronic fuel injection.
The VTR250 is widely sold in the Asia Pacific region but not in the US. The 2009 model VTR250 was imported to Europe. It was officially imported into Australia between 1998 and 2007, with the 2009 model being reintroduced mid-2009.
Specifications All specifications are manufacturer claimed as per specific model owners manuals and workshop service manuals, except as stated. Year 1982–83 1984–85 1985 1986 1987–89 1989 1997–99 2000–2002 2003–2008 2009– Model VT250-FII (VT250F)MC08 VT 250-FII (Integra)VT250F special edition (VTR250 Interceptor) MC15 Spada VT250L MC20 VTR250(VTR250W) MC33 VTR250(VTR250Y) MC33 VTR250(VTR2503) MC33 VTR250 (EFI) MC33 Engine Type / Configuration Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin4-stroke - 8-valve Liquid-cooled DOHC 90°V-twin 4-stroke - 8-valve Liquid-cooled EFI DOHC 90°V-twin Body type Fully faired & naked Semi-naked & nakedFully fairedNaked Displacement Bore and Stroke No. of cylinders2 (V-twin) No. of valves8 (4 per cylinder) Compression Ratio11.0:1 Ignition/startingTransistorized/electricFull transistor/electric firing Computer-controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance/electric Fuel Delivery2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors 2x 32mm Keihin VD10F2x 32 mm VD10 carburettors Honda PGM-FI fuel injection system Transmission6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive Primary reduction ratio2.821 1st gear ratio2.562 (41/16)2.733 (41/15) 2nd gear ratio1.850 (37/20) 2.000 (38/19)1.800 3rd gear ratio1.478 (34/23) 1.590 (35/22)1.375 4th gear ratio1.240 (31/25) 1.333 (32/24)1.111 5th gear ratio1.074 (29/27) 1.153 (30/26)0.965 6th gear ratio0.965 (28/29) 1.035 (29/28)na (no 6th gear) Final reduction ratio3.214 3.1762.928 Front sprocket 14T17T14T Rear sprocket 45T54T,51T41T Chain type520 -104links o ring 520 O-ring Rake, trail 26°70', 26°30', 26°05', 25° / 25°30', 25°30' / Front suspensionAir-assisted telescopic Air assisted Telescopic with anti-dive adjustmentShowa 35mm Telescopic,130mm travel 37mm telescopic,120mm travelShowa 41mm telescopic Rear suspensionPro-link air assisted monoshockMonoshock with preload adjustment Front brakesSingle cast iron ring disc mounted in wheel hub with brake caliper on inner periphery Single or Twin disc,2-piston calliper drumSingle disc, 2-piston calliper296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper Rear brakedrumsingle disc Front tyre100/90-16 54S 100/80-17 52S110/70-17 54H Rear tyre 110/80-18 58S120/80-17 61S 140/70-17 66S140/70-17 66H Fuel capacity (total) Reserve fuel Oil capacity Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height29 in Ground clearance Turning ratio Fuel economy Market availability USAJapan and Australia
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