Honda VT250 Spada: review, history, specs

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Class: standard

Production: 1988-1990

Successor: Honda VTR250

Model
Honda VT250 Spada

1988-1990

(Japan, Australia)

Honda VT250 Spada

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1988 Japan Name: Honda VT 250 Spada

Code: VT250J

1989 Japan, Australia Name: Honda VT 250 Spada

Code: VT250K

1990 Australia Name: Honda VT 250 Spada

Code: VT250L

Specifications

Honda VT250 Spada: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2010 mm / 79,1 in
Overall width 715 mm / 28,1 in
Overall height 1020 mm / 40,2 in
Seat height 740 mm / 29,1 in
Wheelbase 1380 mm / 54,3 in
Ground clearance 150 mm / 5,9 in
Dry weight 140 kg / 308 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 153 kg / 337 lbs
FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 37 mm
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock
Front tire size 100/80-17 (52S)
Rear tire size 140/70-17 (66S)
Front brake Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 11,0 l / 2,9 US gal
Trail 96 mm / 3,8 in
Fuel economy / consumption 2,01 l / 100 km (60 km/h)
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, 52° V
Bore & Stroke 60,0 x 44,1 mm
Displacement 249 cm³ (15,2 cu-in)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 40,0 hp (29,4 kW) / 12000 rpm
Max. torque 25,0 Nm (2,6 kgm) / 9000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 8,0 sec.
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Keihin 34,4 mm
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.821
Final reduction 3.176
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.733

2.000

1.590

1.333

1.153

1.035

ELECTRICAL Ignition CDI
Alternator Three-phase AC, 600W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah

Images

Honda VT250 Spada: images, gallery.

Honda VT250 Spada
Honda VT250 Spada
Honda VT250 Spada

Videos

Honda VT250 Spada: video.

1990 Honda VT250 Spada walkaround

Manuals

Honda VT250 Spada: manuals, parts, microfiches.