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Honda VT 250 L Spada - [1988]
This edition of the Honda VT 250 L Spada is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1988. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf.This particular Honda VT 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1988 VT 250 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VT 250's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 250 L Spada in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1988 Honda VT 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 40 bhp (29 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 18.7 lb-ft (25.4 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [8.4 lb-ft (11.4 Nm) @ 8000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VT 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Yamaha SRX 600 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1988 Honda VT 250 L Spada.
The 1988 Honda VT 250 L Spada has a Power to weight ratio of 236.6 bhp per ton and 110.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1988 VT 250 competing with the 1987 Yamaha SRX 600 SOHC [261.6 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Yamaha SRX 600 SOHC [261.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VT 250 generating around 110.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1967 Suzuki T 200 Invader [135.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1978 Suzuki GN 400 E [135.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.0 secs, this makes the Honda VT 250 L Spada similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda NX 500 EFI (15.6 secs) and the 1984 Suzuki RH 250 X (15.6 secs). This Honda VT 250 L Spada also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1988 Honda VT 250 L Spada and the 2018 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT
When talking about the performance of the 1988 Honda VT 250 L Spada on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2018 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (0 secs) and the 1979 Suzuki PE 175 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 1988 version of the Honda VT 250 L Spada has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 1988 VT 250 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1988 Honda VT 250 L Spada then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
