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Honda VT 250F

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Model

Honda VT 250F

Year

1983

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
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The VT250F is a semi-faired, sport bike first produced by Honda in 1982.

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.