Honda VTR250: specs and comparison
Honda VTR250 (Naked, 2009-2016): 249 cc engine, 22 kW / 30 bhp, 161 kg (kerb weight), seat height 725 mm. Licence: A2.
Also written as: Honda VTR 250
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Honda VTR2502009-2016 · 249 cc · 22 kW
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Specs
MC33 (2009-2016)
| Years | 2009-2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 22 kW / 30 bhp |
| Weight | 161 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 725 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 12 l |
| Fuel use | 76 mpg (3.7 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 175 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 - £3,300 |
Why it's worth it
- Smooth, predictable power
- Very low fuel use
- Nimble in traffic
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Some parts hard to find
- Basic, budget suspension
What to check on a used one
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
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Questions
Is the Honda VTR250 A2-legal?
Yes: 22 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Honda VTR250?
725 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Honda VTR250 weigh?
161 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the Honda VTR250?
About 76 mpg (3.7 l/100 km); with the 12 l tank that is roughly 175 miles (280 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.