# 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 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.
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 | VT250F special edition (VTR250 Interceptor) MC15 | 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 | Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin | Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin | Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin | Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin | Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, petrol, DOHC, V-Twin | 4-stroke - 8-valve Liquid-cooled DOHC 90°V-twin | 4-stroke - 8-valve Liquid-cooled DOHC 90°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 | Fully faired | Fully faired | Naked | Naked | Naked | Naked | Naked |
| Displacement | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 249.95 cc (15.253 cu in) | 249.95 cc (15.253 cu in) | 249.34 cc (15.216 cu in) | 247.81 cc (15.122 cu in) | 247.81 cc (15.122 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 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) | 60 mm × 44 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 in) | 60 mm × 44.2 mm (2.36 in × 1.74 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 mm (2.4 in × 1.7 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) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) | 2 (V-twin) |
| No. of valves | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) | 8 (4 per cylinder) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Ignition/starting | Transistorized/electric | Transistorized/electric | Transistorized/electric | Transistorized/electric | Transistorized/electric | Transistorized/electric | Full transistor/electric firing | Full transistor/electric firing | Full transistor/electric firing | Computer-controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance/electric |
| Fuel Delivery | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburettors | 2x 32mm Keihin VD10F | 2x 32 mm VD10 carburettors | 2x 32 mm VD10 carburettors | 2x 32 mm VD10 carburettors | Honda PGM-FI fuel injection system |
| Transmission | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 6-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive | 5-Speed, constant mesh, chain and sprockets final drive |
| Primary reduction ratio | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 | 2.821 |
| 1st gear ratio | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.562 (41/16) | 2.733 (41/15) | 2.733 (41/15) | 2.733 (41/15) | 2.733 (41/15) | 2.733 (41/15) |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.850 (37/20) | 1.850 (37/20) | 1.850 (37/20) | 1.850 (37/20) | 1.850 (37/20) | 2.000 (38/19) | 1.800 | 1.800 | 1.800 | 1.800 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.478 (34/23) | 1.590 (35/22) | 1.375 | 1.375 | 1.375 | 1.375 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.240 (31/25) | 1.333 (32/24) | 1.111 | 1.111 | 1.111 | 1.111 |
| 5th gear ratio | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.074 (29/27) | 1.153 (30/26) | 0.965 | 0.965 | 0.965 | 0.965 |
| 6th gear ratio | 0.965 (28/29) | 0.965 (28/29) | 0.965 (28/29) | 0.965 (28/29) | 0.965 (28/29) | 1.035 (29/28) | na (no 6th gear) | na (no 6th gear) | na (no 6th gear) | na (no 6th gear) |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.214 | 3.214 | 3.214 | 3.214 | 3.214 | 3.176 | 2.928 | 2.928 | 2.928 | 2.928 |
| Front sprocket | | | | 14T | 14T | 17T | 14T | 14T | 14T | |
| Rear sprocket | | | | 45T | 45T | 54T,51T | 41T | 41T | 41T | |
| Chain type | 520 -104links o ring | | | | | | 520 O-ring | 520 O-ring | 520 O-ring | 520 O-ring |
| Rake, trail | 26°70', 91 mm (3.6 in) | 26°30', 97 mm (3.8 in) | 26°30', 97 mm (3.8 in) | 26°05', 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°05', 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25° / 96 mm (3.8 in) | 25°30', 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°30', 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°30', 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°30' / 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Front suspension | Air-assisted telescopic | Air-assisted telescopic | Air assisted Telescopic with anti- dive adjustment | Showa 35mm Telescopic, 130mm travel | Showa 35mm Telescopic, 130mm travel | 37mm telescopic, 120mm travel | Showa 41mm telescopic | Showa 41mm telescopic | Showa 41mm telescopic | Showa 41mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Pro-link air assisted monoshock | Pro-link air assisted monoshock | Pro-link air assisted monoshock | Monoshock with preload adjustment | Monoshock with preload adjustment | Monoshock with preload adjustment | Monoshock with preload adjustment | Monoshock with preload adjustment | Monoshock with preload adjustment | Monoshock with preload adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single cast iron ring disc mounted in wheel hub with brake caliper on inner periphery | Single cast iron ring disc mounted in wheel hub with brake caliper on inner periphery | Single or Twin disc, 2-piston calliper | drum | Single disc, 2-piston calliper | Single disc, 2-piston calliper | 296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper | 296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper | 296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper | 296mm single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | drum | drum | drum | drum | drum | single disc | single disc | single disc | single disc | single disc |
| Front tyre | 100/90-16 54S | 100/90-16 54S | 100/90-16 54S | 100/90-16 54S | 100/90-16 54S | 100/80-17 52S | 110/70-17 54H | 110/70-17 54H | 110/70-17 54H | 110/70-17 54H |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-18 58S | 120/80-17 61S | 120/80-17 61S | 120/80-17 61S | 120/80-17 61S | 140/70-17 66S | 140/70-17 66H | 140/70-17 66H | 140/70-17 66H | 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) | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 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) | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 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) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.2 L (0.48 imp gal; 0.58 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) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 US gal) | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 US gal) | 2.4 L (0.53 imp gal; 0.63 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) | 2,028 mm (79.8 in) | 2,030 mm (80 in) | 2,030 mm (80 in) | 2,010 mm (79 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | 2,080 mm (82 in) |
| Width | 750 mm (30 in) | 730 mm (29 in) | 730 mm (29 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) | 720 mm (28 in) | 720 mm (28 in) | 720 mm (28 in) | 715 mm (28.1 in) |
| Height | 1,190 mm (47 in) | 1,185 mm (46.7 in) | 1,185 mm (46.7 in) | 1,140 mm (45 in) | 1,140 mm (45 in) | 1,020 mm (40 in) | 1,050 mm (41 in) | 1,050 mm (41 in) | 1,050 mm (41 in) | 1,055 mm (41.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) | 1,370 mm (54 in) | 1,370 mm (54 in) | 1,380 mm (54 in) | 1,410 mm (56 in) | 1,410 mm (56 in) | 1,410 mm (56 in) | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Seat height | 29 in | | | | | | 760 mm (30 in) | 760 mm (30 in) | 760 mm (30 in) | |
| Ground clearance | | | | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | |
| Turning ratio | | | | | | | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) | |
| Fuel economy | | | | | | | 40 km/L (110 mpg$_{‑imp}$; 94 mpg$_{‑US}$) | 40 km/L (110 mpg$_{‑imp}$; 94 mpg$_{‑US}$) | 40 km/L (110 mpg$_{‑imp}$; 94 mpg$_{‑US}$) | |
| Market availability | | | | USA | USA | Japan and Australia | Japan and Australia | Japan and Australia | Japan and Australia | Japan and Australia |