Honda VTR250

Honda VTR250

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda Interceptor 250
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)

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 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.

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.^[1][2]

The VTR250 is widely sold in the Asia Pacific region but not in the US. The 2009 model VTR250 was 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.

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