The Honda VT 250 Spada OBI motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 26% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.
About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.
About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
40 hp — more powerful than about 44% of Honda models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.
11 L — larger than about 38% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,010
2,078
3% below average.
715
827
14% below average.
1,020
1,161
12% below average.
1,380
1,431
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-17 52H |
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| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 66H |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.286 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 285.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 160.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.36:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 60.1 x 44.1 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminium Frame |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Front tire | 110/80-17 52H |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 66H |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 140 kg (308.6 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,010 mm (79.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 715 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,020 mm (40.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2857 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.