Honda VT250
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The VT250 or Spada MC20 was a Honda
motorcycle
built between late 1988 and the end of 1989.
The Spada's handling was enhanced due to its "CASTEC" cast aluminium
frame
, which is 5 kg lighter and over 30% stiffer than the previous steel
version. It was geared to a theoretical top speed of 180 kph with a 13,500 rpm redline
.
The VT250 Spada used Nissin brakes, Enkei wheels and a Showa rear-shock. It was designed by Mitsuyoshi Kohama, the designer also responsible for the first Fireblade
, the NR750
and the Hornet. The model was principally marketed in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, although used models can also be found further afield, including Europe. Following the VT250 Spada, the Honda VTR250
was produced, which had a lower power output of 32 hp and a trellis frame in place of the cast aluminium frame.
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
built between late 1988 and the end of 1989.
The Spada's handling was enhanced due to its "CASTEC" cast aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium or aluminum is a silvery white member of the boron group of chemical elements. It has the symbol Al, and its atomic number is 13. It is not soluble in water under normal circumstances....
frame
Motorcycle frame
A motorcycle frame includes the head tube that holds the front fork and allows it to pivot. Some motorcycles include the engine as a load-bearing, stressed member. The rear suspension is an integral component in the design. Traditionally frames have been steel, but titanium, aluminium, magnesium,...
, which is 5 kg lighter and over 30% stiffer than the previous steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
version. It was geared to a theoretical top speed of 180 kph with a 13,500 rpm redline
Redline
Redline refers to the maximum engine speed at which an internal combustion engine or traction motor and its components are designed to operate without causing damage to the components themselves or other parts of the engine...
.
The VT250 Spada used Nissin brakes, Enkei wheels and a Showa rear-shock. It was designed by Mitsuyoshi Kohama, the designer also responsible for the first Fireblade
Honda Fireblade
The Honda Fireblade is a family of sport motorcycles manufactured by Honda since 1992. The first model was designed by Tadao Baba.*CBR900RR, 1992–1995*CBR919RR, 1996–1999*CBR929RR, 2000–2001*CBR954RR, 2002–2003...
, the NR750
Honda NR
Honda's NR V-four motorcycle engine series started in 1979 with the 500cc NR500 Grand Prix racer that used oval pistons. This was followed during the 1980s by a 750cc endurance racer version known as the NR750. The oval piston concept allowed for eight valves per cylinder which generated more...
and the Hornet. The model was principally marketed in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, although used models can also be found further afield, including Europe. Following the VT250 Spada, the Honda VTR250
Honda VTR250
The Honda VTR250 is a 90° V-twin motorcycle produced by Honda that has so far had one major revision. The original VTR250 was a faired model sold only in the USA and Canada from 1988 to 1990...
was produced, which had a lower power output of 32 hp and a trellis frame in place of the cast aluminium frame.