'89 VTR 250

[airborneXX]

I've got a line on an 89 VTR 250. Anybody here have any experience with these bikes. I know they're kind of rare, and it looks like I can get this one at a good price.

Do I need another bike... no


But do I want another bike

[BLARNEY]

 I forget which was which year-wise.

 One year ( 89 I think ) had an "inboard" front brake - it is inadequate.

 THe other year (90 I think ) they put a traditional disk on it that worked.



 Nice bike, smooth and quick for a 250 even with my considerable self on it.


 Fun Bike.

 Tom

[FoolishMortal]

Nice power delivery, good handling and IMO a better bike than a comparable EX250.  Too bad they stopped bringing the Baby VTR to the
States.

[airborneXX]

Well I bought it last night for $700. It's got 24,000 miles on the clock and looks good, not perfect which is also good since my wife is going to learn on it and I'm going to run the hell out of it. The battery was dead so we couldn't start it last night. This morning I gave it a boost and after some coaxing it fired up. Once I got the cobwebs blown out it settled right down to a perfect idle and had no trouble revving right up. The new batttery will be here Monday, so I'll take it for a spin then.    

[cbsnbiker]

Enjoy!

I spent some time on a friend's VTR a couple years ago. It's awfully cute. I just wish that a modern equivalent to it were offered for sale in the U.S. to compete with the Ninja 250.

[veefer800canuck]

Enjoy!

I spent some time on a friend's VTR a couple years ago. It's awfully cute. I just wish that a modern equivalent to it were offered for sale in the U.S. to compete with the Ninja 250.

Here is the current VTR250 offered in Australia and elsewhere:



Looks like a miniature Duc Monster!  

[Ian]

That was ironically the first streetbike I ever piloted on my own.  It holds a special meaning.  I wish I could find one and buy it for the memories.  

[jaboyak]

That was ironically the first streetbike I ever piloted on my own.  It holds a special meaning.  I wish I could find one and buy it for the memories.  

Same for me. Before I ever even got on a bike for the first time, I went to look at a little 89 VTR250 and I absolutely fell in love with it. The guy even let me ride it down the street, which was a sight to behold, having never ridden before. I almost dropped it, too. haha. I would absolutely LOVE to find one of those for memories sake.  

[ST-DocLizard1]

airborneXX,

My S.O. has a 1990 VTR 250 in the garage that she uses as her "Day Bike." We bought it 7 years ago with 7,700 miles on the clock and it now has about 30K. Fun to ride, typical Honda quality, and a large, single front disc with a dual piston caliper. Two seasons ago, the rear shock started to leak and was found not to be rebuildable. Works Performance came to the rescue and built one for her and supplied a front spring/spacer kit as well for less than the cost of the factory rear unit.

Honda was again way ahead of its time and could most likely sell a boat load of these right now with the emerging market of new riders. Just keep the revs up over 7,500 for adequate power delivery. The VTR prepared her well for the 919 she tours on.

Doc

[Zerosum]

Honda was again way ahead of its time and could most likely sell a boat load of these right now with the emerging market of new riders.

I agree.  I dig the VTR250, too.  If I ever came across one, I'd probably buy it to play with it for a little while.  I routinely suggest this as a great beginner bike alternative to the Ninja 250.  Though there is something similar on the market right now... the Hyosung GT250R.  Of course, it's no Honda, though.

[DosEquis00]

Well I bought it last night for $700. It's got 24,000 miles on the clock and looks good, not perfect which is also good since my wife is going to learn on it and I'm going to run the hell out of it.

That poor bike! Just remember your wife is suppose to learn on it.