Honda VT250
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 Honda VT250 Spada | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Spada MC20 |
| Predecessor | VT250F |
| Successor | VTR250 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled 249 cc (15.2 cu in) 4 valves per cylinder V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 60.1 mm × 44.1 mm (2.37 in × 1.74 in) |
| Power | 40 hp (30 kW) @ 12000 rpm [1] |
| Ignition type | Electric start |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain drive |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Front tyre: 110/80R17 Rear tyre: 140/70R17 |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm (54 in) |
| Seat height | 740 mm (29 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) |
The VT250 or Spada MC20 is a Honda motorcycle built between late 1988 and the end of 1989.
The VT250 Spada used Nissin brakes, Enkei wheels and a Showa rear-shock. The model was principally marketed in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Following the VT250 Spada, the Honda VTR250 was produced, which had a trellis frame in place of the cast aluminium frame.
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. Following the VT250F, the VT250 Spada and VTR250 were produced.
