The naked model Honda VT250 Spada appeared in the Honda line in 1988 and was produced until 1990 inclusive. The motorcycle is a budget model with a V-shaped 2-cylinder engine, an aluminum frame and disc brakes, which was available in the domestic market in Japan and Oceania (in particular Australia).
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The main feature of the Honda VT250 Spada is a 2-cylinder V-twin (52 °) liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 249 cc and 40 hp. power and 25 Nm of torque. The maximum performance is at 9000-12000 rpm. The motor has 2 camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder. In addition, the model is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox.
Other features of the Honda VT 250 Spada include an aluminum diagonal frame, simple suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a progressive monoshock at the rear, disc brakes, an 11 liter fuel tank and 153 kg of curb weight.
1990 was the last year of production of the model, after which it disappeared from dealers, and only in 1997 presented a new successor - Honda VTR 250.
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Specifications
Specifications Honda VT 250 Spada:
| Model | Honda VT250 Spada |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | naked |
| Release year | 1988-1990 |
| Frame | aluminum diagonal |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, V-shaped (52 °), 4-stroke |
| Working volume | 249 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 60.0 x 44.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC chain drive, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, x2 Keihin, 34.4 mm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Maximum power | 40.0 hp (29.4 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 25.0 Nm (2.6 kg * m) at 9000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 100 / 80-17 (52S) |
| Rear tire size | 140 / 70-17 (66S) |
| Front brakes | 1 disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork 37 mm |
| Rear suspension | linkage with monoshock |
| Motorcycle length | 2010 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 715 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm |
| Saddle height | 740 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 8.0 sec. |
| Maximum speed | 180 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.0 l (including reserve - 2.0 l) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 140 kg |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 153 kg |
Fuel consumption
The officially declared fuel consumption for the Honda VT250 Spada is 2.01 liters per 100 kilometers (Japanese calculation method: constant speed 60 km / h, driver + passenger). The exact value depends on the riding style.
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