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Honda VTR 250 DOHC - [1997]
This edition of the Honda VTR 250 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Honda VTR 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 1997 VTR 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 VTR 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 VTR 250 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Honda VTR 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 32 bhp (23 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 17.3 lb-ft (23.4 Nm) @ 8500 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 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid [32.0 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VTR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1994 Yamaha WR 200 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Honda VTR 250 DOHC.
The 1997 Honda VTR 250 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 201.2 bhp per ton and 109.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 VTR 250 competing with the 1994 Yamaha WR 200 R [226.2 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Yamaha WR 200 R [226.2 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 VTR 250 generating around 109.0 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 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo [134.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder [134.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 18.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.8 secs, this makes the Honda VTR 250 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2011 Honda VTR 250 DOHC (18.4 secs) and the 2009 Honda VTR 250 DOHC (18.4 secs). This Honda VTR 250 DOHC 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 1997 Honda VTR 250 DOHC and the 1995 Honda CG 125 125 cc
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Honda VTR 250 DOHC 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 1995 Honda CG 125 125 cc (0 secs) and the 1968 Yamaha DT-1 250 (0 secs).
The 1997 version of the Honda VTR 250 DOHC has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 VTR 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 1997 Honda VTR 250 DOHC then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
