| MODEL | HONDA VT 250Z 1984 - 1985 |
| Year | 1984 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60 x 44.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 25.5 kW / 35 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 21.5 Nm / 15.9 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain, 520 O-ring |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link air assisted monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2028 mm / 79.8 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 29 in |
| Overall Height | 1185 mm / 46.7 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1385 mm / 54.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 146 kg / 321.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 54S |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-17 61S |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 100 mph / 161 km/h |
The VT250Z, released in September 1984, was the naked version of the second-generation VT250F: Honda removed the half fairing and fitted a round headlight, which also made it a few kilograms lighter. Engine and running gear were otherwise shared with the faired F-II.
