Honda Interceptor 250

(aka VTR250)

Here are the specs for an '89:

Item

Specifications

Dimensions Overall Length 2,030 mm (79.9 in)
  Overall Width 715 mm (28.1 in)
  Overall Height 1,140 mm (44.9 in)
  Wheelbase 1,375 mm (54.1 in)
  Seat Height 760 mm (29.9 in)
  Foot Peg Height 340 mm (13.4 in)
  Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 in)
  Dry Weight 150 kg (331 lb)
  Curb Weight 165 kg (364 lb)
     
Frame Type Diamond
  Front suspension, travel Telescopic Fork, 130 mm (5.1 in)
  Front suspension, air pressure 0-50 kPa (0-0.4 kg/cm2, 0-6 psi)
  Rear Suspension, travel Swingarm, 100 mm (3.9 in)
  Vehicle Capacity Load 150 kg (331 lb)
  Front tire size 100/80-17 52S Tubeless
  Rear Tire Size 120/80-17 61S Tubeless
  Cold Tire Pressure Up to 90 kg (200lb) load Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 33 psi)
225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 33 psi)
Up to vehicle capacity load Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 33 psi)
250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 36 psi)
  Front brake, lining swept area Hydraulic single disk, 338 cm2 (52.4 sq in)
  Rear brake, lining swept area Mechanical drum, 132 cm2 cm2)
  Fuel capacity 13.0 lit (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp gal)
  Fuel reserve capacity 2.2 lit (0.6 US gal, 0.5 Imp gal)
  Caster angle 63°55'
  Trail length 100 mm (3.9 in)
  Fork oil capacity 306 cc (10.3 US oz, 10.7 Imp oz)
  Fork oil level 124 mm (4.9 in)
 
Engine Type Water cooled twin, 4-stroke DOHC engine
  Cylinder arrangement 2 Cylinders 90°V
  Bore and stroke 60.0 x 44.2 mm (2.36 x 1.74 in)
  Displacement 250 cc (15.3 cu-in)
  Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
  Valve train Silent, multi-link chain drive and DOHC with rocker arms
  Oil capacity 2.5 lit (2.65 US qt, 2.20 Imp qt) after assembly

1.8 lit (1.90 US qt, 1.58 Imp qt) after draining

  Coolant capacity 1.4 lit (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp qt) engine and radiator

0.3 lit (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp qt) reserve tank

  Lubrication system Forced pressure and wet sump
  Air filtration Paper filter
  Cylinder compression 1320 ± kPa (13.2 ± 20 kg/cm2, 188 ± 28 psi)
  Intake valve :Opens

                  :Closes

5° ATDC  (at 1 mm lift)

35° ABDC  (at 1 mm lift)

  Exhaust valve :Opens

                      :Closes

35° BBDC  (at 1 mm lift)

5° BTDC   (at 1 mm lift)

  Valve clearance (below 35°C/95°F) IN, EX: 0.17 ± 0.02 mm (0.007 ± 0.001 in)
  Engine dry weight 46.5 kg (102.5 lb)
  Idle speed 1,500 ± 100 rpm
 
Carburetion Carburetor type Constant Velocity dual carburetor
  Identification number VD10c (VD10D)
  float level 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
 
Drive Train Clutch Mechanical operating, multi-plate, wet 6-speed
  Transmission 6-speed
  Primary reduction 2.821
  Final reduction 3.000 (51/17)
  Gear ratio I 2.733 (41/15)
  Gear ratio II 2.000 (38/19)
  Gear ratio III 1.591 (35/22)
  Gear ratio IV 1.333 (32/24)
  Gear ratio V 1.071 (30/28)
  Gear ratio VI 1.036 (29/28)
  Gear shift pattern Left foot operated return system, 1-N-2-3-4-5-6
 
Electrical Ignition Full transistor ignition
  Ignition timing "F" mark 10° BTDC at idle
  Starting system Starter motor
  Alternator 330 W/5,000 rpm
  Battery capacity 12 V-9 AH
Spark Plug Standard NGK - CR8EH-9, ND - U24FER-9
  For extended high speed riding NGK - CR9EH-9, ND - U27FER-9
  Spark plug gap 0.8 - 0.9 mm (0.031 - 0.035 in)
  Firing order Front-270°C-Rear-450°-Front
  Fuse/Main fuse 10 A x 6, 15 A/30 A
 
Lights Headlight (high/low beam) 12 V - 60/55 W
  Brake/taillight 12 V - 27/8 W (32/3 cp) SAE No. 1157
  License light 12 V -8 W (4 cp)
  Turn Signal Light 12 V - 23 W (32 cp) x 4 SAE No. 1034
  Instrument Light 12 V - 3.4 W x 3, 12 V-3W
  Oil pressure warning indicator 12 V - 3 W
  High beam indicator 12 V - 3 W
  Turn Signal Indicator 12 V - 3.4 W x 2
  Neutral Indicator 12 V - 3 W

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