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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Interceptor 250 |
| Production | 1988-1990, 1997- |
| Predecessor | Honda VT250 Spada |
| Class | Naked bike |
| Engine | 249cc 90° V-twin DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, bore x stroke 60 mm x 44 mm, compression ratio 11:1 |
| Power | 23.9 kW (32.1 hp)@10500 rpm |
| Torque | 23.5 N·m (17.3 ft·lb)@8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive |
| Suspension | telescopic fork |
| Rake, Trail | 23.3° 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L 2,035 mm (80.1 in) W 725 mm (28.5 in) H 1,055 mm (41.5 in) |
| Seat height | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Weight | 141 kg (310 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (3.4 US gal) |
The Honda VTR 250 is a 90° V-twin motorcycle that has so far had one major revision. The original VTR 250 was a faired model sold only in the USA from 1988 to 1990. The current model VTR 250 is a naked bike, produced from 1997 to the present, available only in the Asia-Pacific region, and for 2009, Europe.
Generation I
The Honda Interceptor VTR 250 was sold only in the United States from 1988 to 1990, with moderate changes occurring over the three model years. With a 249cc 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin engine and a 6-speed transmission, VTR 250 was the smallest of Honda's Interceptor line of motorcycles.
It was originally available in two color schemes, black with blue and white, and white with blue. The 1989 model was no longer called "Interceptor" and was available in only white with two shades of blue.[1]
The 1990 model was produced in white and blue with stripes and "VTR" decal in blue and magenta.[1] The front wheel was 17" and the front disc brakes were external.
Generation II
Introduced in 1997, the newer VTR 250 has been compared to the Ducati Monster in appearance, with a trellis frame, transverse L-twin engine, and initially a similar instrument layout, with no tachometer. The transmission was also changed, from a 6-speed to a 5-speed. The 2009 model VTR 250 saw the first major design changes since the instrument panel update in 2003, which added a tachometer. With a redesigned rear end and mid-section, the 2009 model also has electronic fuel injection.[2][3]
Aimed at mid-range and entry level riders, it is often seen as being an ideal first bike[by whom?] and is widely sold in the Asia Pacific region but not in the US. While currently difficult to obtain in European countries, the 2009 model VTR 250 will be imported to Europe.[2] The VTR 250 was officially imported into Australia between 1998 and 2007, with the 2009 model being reintroduced mid-2009.
Notes
- ^ a b The special Honda names for these paint colors were Black with Brad Blue and Ross White with Brad Blue for 1988, Ross White with Florida Blue (a turquoise) and Holiday Blue (a medium blue) for 1989, and Ross White with Nordic Blue for 1990.
- ^ a b Ets-Hokin, Gabe (2009-04-15), Revised Honda VTR250 Roadster Announced for Europe, archived from the original on Apr 28, 2009 18:36:48 GMT, http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:p5HbIE7CZK0J:www.motorcycledaily.com/15april09_honda_vtr250.htm, retrieved 2009-05-01, "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, /02/2009 in articles, archived from the original on 1 May 2009 02:18:58 GMT, http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.visordown.com%2Fmotorcyclenews%2Fview%2Ffirst_look_2009_honda_vtr_250%2F6387.html, retrieved 2009-05-01, "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."
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