General information |
Model name
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Honda VTR 250 Interceptor |
Model year
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1988 |
Category
|
Sport touring |
Price as new | US$ 2998. Euro 4680. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.4 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
V2, four-stroke |
Power output
|
45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 13500 RPM |
Top speed
|
190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
|
10.40 seconds |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
|
14.92 seconds |
Max RPM
|
14000 |
Compression
|
11.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
60.0 x 44.2 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. 2x Keihin 32mm Constant velocity downdraft |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Full Transistor Iginition |
Lubrication system
|
Wet Sump |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet Plate |
Fuel consumption
|
4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
92.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
|
Standard |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Diamond (steel) |
Rake (fork angle)
|
26.1° |
Trail
|
100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Front suspension
|
35mm Showa, 5.1 inch Travel, adjustment for air pressure |
Front wheel travel
|
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Honda-Prolink, Single show demper |
Rear wheel travel
|
100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Front brakes
|
Single disc. Single leading shoe drum (inboard) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
150.0 kg (330.7 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.3000 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1140 mm (44.9 inches) |
Overall length
|
2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
Overall width
|
715 mm (28.1 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1140 mm (44.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
2.50 litres (2.64 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Black/pink/blue or white/blue |
Starter
|
Electric |
Modifications compared to previous model
|
First model of the original VTR250 |
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