Honda VTR250
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 current model VTR250 is a naked bike, produced since 1997, available only in the Asia-Pacific region, and for 2009, Europe.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Interceptor 250, MC33 |
| Production | 1988–1990, 1997–2018 |
| Predecessor | Honda VT250 Spada |
| Class | Naked bike |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in) four-stroke, DOHC 8-valve, 90° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Transmission | Wet multi-plate clutch, 5-speed, chain drive |
| Suspension | 41 mm showa telescopic fork (front), direct-link monoshock with preload adjustment (rear) |
| Brakes | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper (front), single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper (rear) |
| Rake, trail | 25°30', 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,040 mm (80 in) W: 720 mm (28 in) H: 1,050 mm (41 in) |
| Seat height | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 US gal) |
| Turning radius | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) |
Generation I
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 249 cc (15.2 cu in) 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.
Generation II
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. The 2009 model VTR250 saw the first major design changes since the instrument panel update in 2003, which added a tachometer. With a redesigned rear end and midsection, the 2009 model also has electronic fuel injection.[1][2]
The VTR250 is widely sold in the Asia Pacific region but not in the US. While currently difficult to obtain in European countries, the 2009 model VTR250 will be imported to Europe.[1] 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– |
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| 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-Twin | 4-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 & naked | Fully faired | Naked | ||||||
| Displacement | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 249.95 cc (15.253 cu in) | 249.34 cc (15.216 cu in) | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 249.95 cc (15.253 cu in) | |||||
| Bore and Stroke | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) | 60 mm × 44.2 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 in) | 60 mm × 44.1 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 in) | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) | 60 mm × 44.2 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 in) | |||||
| No. of cylinders | 2 (V-twin) | |||||||||
| No. of valves | 8 (4 per cylinder) | |||||||||
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | |||||||||
| Ignition/starting | Transistorized/electric | Full transistor/electric firing | Computer-controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance/electric | |||||||
| Fuel Delivery | 2 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32mm Keihin VD10F | 2 32 mm VD10 carburettors | Honda PGM-FI fuel injection system | ||||||
| Transmission | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | ||||||||
| Primary reduction ratio | 2.821 | |||||||||
| 1st gear ratio | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.733 (41/15) | ||||||||
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.850 (37/20) | 2.000 (38/19) | 1.800 | |||||||
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.590 (35/22) | 1.375 | |||||||
| 4th gear ratio | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.333 (32/24) | 1.111 | |||||||
| 5th gear ratio | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.153 (30/26) | 0.965 | |||||||
| 6th gear ratio | 0.965 (28/29) | 1.035 (29/28) | na (no 6th gear) | |||||||
| Final reduction ratio | 3.214 | 3.176 | 2.928 | |||||||
| Front sprocket | 14T | 17T | 14T | |||||||
| Rear sprocket | 45T | 54T,51T | 41T | |||||||
| Chain type | 520 -104links o ring | 520 O-ring | ||||||||
| Rake, trail | 26°70', 91 mm (3.6 in) | 26°30', 97 mm (3.8 in) | 26°05', 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25° / 96 mm (3.8 in) | 25°30', 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°30' / 96 mm (3.8 in) | ||||
| Front suspension | Air-assisted telescopic | Air assisted Telescopic with anti- dive adjustment |
Showa 35mm Telescopic, 130mm travel |
37mm telescopic, 120mm travel |
Showa 41mm telescopic | |||||
| Rear suspension | Pro-link air assisted monoshock | Monoshock with preload adjustment | ||||||||
| Front brakes | drum | Single or Twin disc, 2-piston calliper |
drum | Single disc, 2-piston calliper | 296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper | |||||
| Rear brake | drum | single disc | ||||||||
| Front tyre | 100/90-16 54S | 100/80-17 52S | 110/70-17 54H | |||||||
| Rear tyre | 110/80-18 58S | 120/80-17 61S | 140/70-17 66S | 140/70-17 66H | ||||||
| Fuel capacity (total) | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) | 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) | ||||
| Reserve fuel | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.2 L (0.48 imp gal; 0.58 US gal) | 1.9 L (0.42 imp gal; 0.50 US gal) | 1.5 L (0.33 imp gal; 0.40 US gal) | |||||
| Oil capacity | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 US gal) | ||||||||
| Length | 2,027 mm (79.8 in) | 2,028 mm (79.8 in) | 2,030 mm (80 in) | 2,010 mm (79 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | 2,080 mm (82 in) | ||||
| Width | 750 mm (30 in) | 730 mm (29 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | 720 mm (28 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | |||||
| Height | 1,190 mm (47 in) | 1,185 mm (46.7 in) | 1,140 mm (45 in) | 1,020 mm (40 in) | 1,050 mm (41 in) | 1,055 mm (41.5 in) | ||||
| Wheelbase | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) | 1,370 mm (54 in) | 1,380 mm (54 in) | 1,410 mm (56 in) | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) | |||||
| Seat height | 29 in | 760 mm (30 in) | ||||||||
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | |||||||
| Turning ratio | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) | |||||||||
| Fuel economy | 40 km/L (110 mpg‑imp; 94 mpg‑US) | |||||||||
| Market availability | USA | Japan and Australia | ||||||||
References
- Ets-Hokin, Gabe (15 April 2009), Revised Honda VTR250 Roadster Announced for Europe, archived from the original on 18 April 2009, retrieved 1 May 2009,
Another one for the cool-bike-we-can't-get-here files: Honda announced a revamped VTR250 naked-sports-standard for the European market. The new model, a revised version of the Japan-only VTR that's been on sale since 1997, gives yet another option to European motorcyclists looking for a fun, inexpensive and sporty machine. We probably won't see it in the U.S.
- First Look: 2009 Honda VTR 250, 12 February 2009, archived from the original on 9 December 2012, retrieved 1 May 2009,
Expect to see the new VTR250 in Europe next year CHECK OUT this, the first pictures of the all-new Honda VTR250. Currently, there's no details from Honda about the latest pictures, but it's clear that the hugely popular little bike has been given a pretty major make-over for this year.