1988 Honda VTR 250 Interceptor

Honda VTR 250 Interceptor 1988


1988 Honda VTR 250 Interceptor specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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Honda´s smallest interceptor looks like a cross between a surfboard and a motorcycle, but it rides better than it floats.

General information
Model name Honda VTR 250 Interceptor
Model year 1988
Category Sport touring
Price as newUS$ 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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