Honda VT250 Spada: review, history, specs
Class: standard
Production: 1988-1990
Successor: Honda VTR250
| Model | 
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| Honda VT250 Spada 1988-1990 (Japan, Australia) | 
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine | 
| 1988 | Japan | Name: Honda VT 250 Spada Code: VT250J | 
| 1989 | Japan, Australia | Name: Honda VT 250 Spada Code: VT250K | 
| 1990 | Australia | Name: Honda VT 250 Spada Code: VT250L | 
Specifications
Honda VT250 Spada: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2010 mm / 79,1 in | 
| Overall width | 715 mm / 28,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1020 mm / 40,2 in | |
| Seat height | 740 mm / 29,1 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm / 54,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 140 kg / 308 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (aluminum) | 
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 37 mm | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock | |
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 (52S) | |
| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 (66S) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 11,0 l / 2,9 US gal | |
| Trail | 96 mm / 3,8 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,01 l / 100 km (60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke | 
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, 52° V | |
| Bore & Stroke | 60,0 x 44,1 mm | |
| Displacement | 249 cm³ (15,2 cu-in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 40,0 hp (29,4 kW) / 12000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 25,0 Nm (2,6 kgm) / 9000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 8,0 sec. | |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin 34,4 mm | 
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated | 
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.821 | |
| Final reduction | 3.176 | |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 
 2.000 1.590 1.333 1.153 1.035 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI | 
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 600W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-6Ah | |
Images
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Manuals
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