1982 Honda VT 250F

Model	Honda VT 250F
Year	1982
Engine	Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	60 x 44.1 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Induction	2x 32mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition	Transistorized
Starting	Electric
Max Power	35 hp / 25.5 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque	21.5 Nm / 15.9 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain 520 O-ring
Gear Ratio	1st 2.562 (41/16) 2nd 1.850 (37/20) 3rd 1.478 (34/23) 4th 1.240 (31/25) 5th 1.074 (29/27) 6th 0.965 (28/29)
Sprocket	Front 14T - Rear 45T
Final Reduction Ratio	3.214
Front Suspension	Air assisted telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Pro-link air assisted monoshock
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	100/90-16 54S
Rear Tyre	110/80-18 58S
Rake	26°70'
Trail	91 mm / 3.6 in
Dimensions	Length 2027 mm / 79.8 in Width 750 mm / 30 in Height 1190 mm / 47 in
Wheelbase	1385 mm / 54.5 in
Dry-Weight	149 kg / 337 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile	15.3 sec / 83 mph
Top Speed	160 km/h / 100 mph

The motorcycle had a DOHC 4-valve-per-cylinder, 90-degree water-cooled V-twin engine, which significantly reduced primary vibration when compared to inline twin engines used on similar machines. The V-twin engine also allowed the motorcycle to have a low centre of gravity and a low seat height.

The front brake was a single inboard ventilated disc that was developed to improve brake performance and feel. This was only seen on Honda models for a few years, before a switch to sintered metal brake pads with the more traditional disc/caliper arrangement. Other features included a hydraulic clutch, Comstar wheels with tubeless tyres, TRAC anti-dive front forks and Pro-Link rear suspension. Engine coolant passed through one of the frame tubes. The early UK specification model had built-in front fairing indicators, and optional radiator side-cowls and belly pan.