Honda VTR 250 Prices and Review

Honda VTR 250

On Road Price

Rs. 1,50,000

Overview of Honda 250cc Bike

It was exepcted that Honda India is going to launch a 250cc bike in India, this would be 6th bike in 200-300cc segment for India after the Avenger 220cc, Pulsar 220cc, Karizma ZMR 223cc, Mahindra Mojo 292cc and Kawasaki Ninja 250cc. There were two 250cc Honda bikes out of which one was expected to be launched in India by Diwali i.e 5th November, 2010. The two bikes were:

- Honda VTR 250
- Honda CBX 250 Twister

Honda has unvieled the 2011 model of Honda CBR250R and it will be launched in India in April, 2011.

But there has been no official statement made till date about the launch of 250cc bike this year. So, it seems that the 250cc bike will be Honda CBR250R which is expected to be launch in April, 2011.

Fast Facts About Honda VTR 250

- Monoshock hydraulic damper at the rear
- Low lying seat that improves rider confidence
- Chamber-less muffler with oxygen sensor, pre-catalyser and main catalyser that keeps the environment green
- Liquid cooled 4-stroke Dual Overhead Camshaft 90° V-twin gasoline engine.
- PGMFI (fuel injection) takes help from 6 sensors placed in and around the engine to control ignition timing and fuel injection.
- Maximum Power of 30 Bhp and Maximum Torque of 22 Nm
- 296mm Front disc and 220mm Rear disc

Engine of Honda VTR 250

The engine of Honda VTR-250 is designed to be very economical in comparison to others in this segment. The bike features a V-Twin, liquid cooled 4-stroke engine which can produce a maximum power of 29.9 bhp with a peak torque of 22 nm at 8500rpm.

About Honda VTR 250 - The Two Generations

The Honda Interceptor VTR 250 was sold only in the United States from 1988 to 1990, with moderate changes occurring over the three model years. With a 249cc 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin engine and a 6-speed transmission, VTR 250 was the smallest of Honda's Interceptor line of motorcycles. It was originally available in two color schemes, black with blue and white, and white with blue. The 1989 model was no longer called "Interceptor" and was available in only white with two shades of blue.

The 1990 model was produced in white and blue with stripes and "VTR" decal in blue and magenta. The front wheel was 17" and the front disc brakes were external. Introduced in 1997, the newer VTR 250 has been compared to the Ducati Monster in appearance, with a trellis frame, transverse L-twin engine, and initially a similar instrument layout, with no tachometer. The transmission was also changed, from a 6-speed to a 5-speed. The 2009 model VTR 250 saw the first major design changes since the instrument panel update in 2003, which added a tachometer. With a redesigned rear end and mid-section, the 2009 model also has electronic fuel injection.

Aimed at mid-range and entry level riders, it is often seen as being an ideal first bike and is widely sold in the Asia Pacific region but not in the US. While currently difficult to obtain in European countries, the 2009 model VTR 250 will be imported to Europe. The VTR 250 was officially imported into Australia between 1998 and 2007, with the 2009 model being reintroduced mid-2009.