| MODEL | HONDA VTR 250 2001 - 2002 |
| Year | 2001 - 2002 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60 x 44 mm / 2.36 x 1.73 in |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 23.3 kW / 32 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 23.5 Nm / 17.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | Full transistorised battery ignition |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm VD10 carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple plate, coil springs |
| Final Drive | Chain, 520 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Diamond (steel trellis) |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link swingarm, single shock |
| Front Brakes | Single 296 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2040 mm / 80.3 in |
| Overall Width | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1050 mm / 41.3 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 139 kg / 306.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
For 2001-02 the VTR250 carried on as a carburetted Monster-style naked bike, mainly sold in Japan and Australasia (Australia had official imports in this period). Mechanically it matched the earlier naked model: 249 cc DOHC 90-degree V-twin, five speeds, 41 mm fork and single 296 mm front disc. Its appeal was low weight, a slim build and easy handling for new riders.
