Honda Magna 250: review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 1994-2006

Also called: Honda V-twin Magna, Honda VT250C Magna, Honda V-twin Custom, Honda Magna V25

Models
Honda Magna 250 1994-2006 (Japan, Australia)	Honda Magna 250S 1996-1997 (Japan)
Honda Magna 250	Honda Magna 250S

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1994	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1000001-1029392 Code: VT250Cr
1995	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1000001-1099999 Code: VT250Cr-II
1996	Japan	Name: Honda Magna 250S Frame: MC29-1100001-1199999 Code: VT250Cr-III, VT250Cr-IV
1997	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250, Honda Magna 250S Frame: MC29-1200001-1499999 Code: VT250Cv, VT250Cv-II, VT250Cv-V, VT250Cv-VI
1999	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1500001-1509999 Code: VT250Cx, VT250Cx-II
2001	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1510001-1519999 Code: VT250C1
2003	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1520001-1529999 Code: VT250C3
2005	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1600001~ Code: VT250C5
2006	Japan, Australia	Name: Honda Magna 250 Frame: MC29-1700001~ Code: VT250C6

Honda VT250C Magna: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2315 mm / 91,1 in
	Overall width	880 mm / 34,6 in
	Overall height	1065 mm / 41,9 in
	Wheelbase	1620 mm / 63,8 in
	Ground clearance	130 mm / 5,1 in
	Seat height	690 mm / 27,1 in
	Dry weight	171 kg / 377 lbs
	Curb (wet) weight	183 kg / 403 lbs
FRAME	Type	Tubular steel double cradle
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock
	Front tire size	120/80-17 (61S)
	Rear tire size	150/80-15 M/C (70S)
	Front brake	Single disc, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Drum, 160 mm
	Fuel capacity	11,0 l / 2,91 US gal
	Trail	159 mm / 6,2 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	2,94 l / 100 km (on 60 km/h)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders V-twin
	Bore & Stroke	60,0 × 44,1 mm
	Displacement	249 cm³ (15,19 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	27,0 hp (20,0 kW) / 10000 rpm
	Max. torque	22,0 Nm (2,3 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
	Top speed	140 km/h (87 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 2x Keihin 32 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	2.821
	Final reduction	2.714
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.733 1.800 1.375 1.111 0.965
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Full transistor battery ignition
	Alternator	Three phased AC, 332W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-6Ah