Honda VTR 250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VTR 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).

Key specifications

2002, 2011, 2015, 2016Model years
249 ccDisplacement
24.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
140 kgDry weight
780 mmSeat height
13 LFuel tank
1,410 mmWheelbase
170 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2002201120152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20112016161 kg (354.9 lb)
Front brakes
20112016Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tire
20112016110/70-17
Fuel system
20112016Injection. PGM-FI
Rear brakes
20112016Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear tire
20112016140/70-17
Torque
2011201622.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Wheelbase
201120161,405 mm (55.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
2011201612.00 L (3.17 US gal)
Ground clearance
2011155 mm (6.1 inches)
Overall height
201120161,055 mm (41.5 inches)
Overall length
201120162,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Power/weight ratio
201120160.1832 hp/kg
Seat height
20112016725 mm (28.5 inches)

How the Honda VTR 250 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height780 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.

Seat height49th

780 mm — taller than about 49% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity49th

13 L — larger than about 49% 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.

Overall length2,040 mm
This bike

2,040

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width720 mm
This bike

720

Honda avg

827

13% below average.

Overall height1,050 mm
This bike

1,050

Honda avg

1,161

10% below average.

Wheelbase1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height780 mm
This bike

780

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Ground clearance170 mm
This bike

170

Honda avg

184

8% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,410 mmSeat 780 mmClearance 170 mm
5-speed • 110/70-17 54H front / 140/70-17 66H rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-17 54H
Rear tire size 140/70-17 66H
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Torque 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 60.0 x 44.1 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/70-17 54H
Rear tire 140/70-17 66H

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 140 kg (308.6 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall length 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width 720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall height 1,050 mm (41.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance 170 mm (6.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2286 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.