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    Honda VTR250 For CHEAP... Planning to pick up.

    Hey guys I came across a 89 Honda VTR250 for sale in my neck of the woods.



    Not sure if you know much about these little guys but It's one of the fastest TRUE 250's to ever come state side.
    249.9cc, 90' V-twin, Liquid cooled with 35mm down draft CV Khein Carbs. 35.5hp @ 13,500RPM. (The Japanese version had 45.5HP @ 14,000RPM which is easy to attain). 323lbs wet.

    1989 Honda VTR250 - topspeed
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L91EFlzfgVI
    1989 Honda VTR250, with camera mounted on tank.Camera was Cannon Optura 20 (MiniDV tape)2004?


    Numerically Phenomenal... I didn't know they made 250's like that... Apparently one of the best road handling 250's ever made! (Track days in my future???)

    So I reached out to the seller who acquires bikes fixes them then sells them for cheap (Relative Lurch?), said the bike runs phenomenally well. It will need some new pads and possibly tires. You know me, it won't stay stock for too long.

    From NH, registered and inspected till next year, guy is just looking to unload. Willing to deliver (because apparently its full blown winter again here in VT). Price is just right, just under a $1K. I go to look at this afternoon and drop the coin down... It needs to be really messed up for me not to nab!

    I thought it would compliment the TUX pretty well.

    Guys have any experience with them?

    I think it's awesome...

    WHY AM I SO INTO LITTLE BIKES NOW!?!?
    Me from 2 years ago would be smacking me....

    I nabbed 1k miles on the TU250X a couple weeks back. I enjoy riding it more then the Connie at times.
    Jedz Moto
    1988 Honda GL1500-6
    2002 Honda Reflex 250
    2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
    2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
    Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
    Originally posted by Hayabuser
    Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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    Please don't mod it too much. Those bikes are fantastic, but they don't respond too well to modifications (and stock, they look and go beautifully). I could see finding ways to get the Japanese hp figure out of it, but after that, law of diminishing returns, loss of quality in the way it runs and rides, etc..
    "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
    ~Herman Melville

    2016 1200 Superlow
    1982 CB900f

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      #3
      I was thinking of converting the front end to a 90 to eliminate the internal front brake system... I'm going to see how well it works though first.

      I had no intention of ruining the induction system on a bike that clearly makes more then enough power stock unless I had a detailed set plan of action...

      I think it's awesome. Reminds me of the first generation CBR600/ Hurricane
      Last edited by Jedz123; 03-13-2017, 02:33 PM.
      Jedz Moto
      1988 Honda GL1500-6
      2002 Honda Reflex 250
      2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
      2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
      Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
      Originally posted by Hayabuser
      Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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        #4
        They are fabulous bikes, Justin!
        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
        ~Herman Melville

        2016 1200 Superlow
        1982 CB900f

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          #5
          It's Fabulous... I rode it for a few miles today... Fell in love with it. For a 250 it's very quick... I'd say as quick as a GS500... But lighter and butter smooth.

          Paid up front.

          So here's the Pictures of my new cycle...








          Not cosmetically perfect but boy does it run good!!! Took it for a spin up the road, brakes and suspension is perfect (that internal disc works just fine), definitely more power then the TUX...

          It's getting delivered Friday. Part of the deal I worked out... We both feel like we are making out well so its a win win!

          She needs a bath... covered in saw dust. I'm sure she will clean up nice!

          Awesome experience today, this gentleman I'm getting the VTR from has 40 something bikes in multiple shops, most single cylinder BSA's, Ducatis, Harleys, Lubes, Suzukis, hondas, yamahas and Kawasakis. Yeah there was 3 Moto Guzis... Few Two strokes a couple complete GT750's...

          Told me he'd cut me a deal... I would die for a water buffalo to replace my GS650G!

          So add another micro to the Jedz stable... Couldn't be more pumped!
          Jedz Moto
          1988 Honda GL1500-6
          2002 Honda Reflex 250
          2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
          2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
          Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
          Originally posted by Hayabuser
          Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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            #6
            Sweet pick up Jedz! You like these 250s don't-cha?

            I'm thinking of a CARS song...

            THE CARS ― DON'T CHA STOP (1978)
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k5EsnA5KOw
            DON'T CHA STOP:right here i'd like to melt inside of youright here your kiss is totally newright here your hands are soft and creamyright here your mouth is ...



            Ed
            GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
            GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
            GSX-R750Y (Sold)

            my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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              #7
              Cool bike! I was hoping to see you with the bike in your first post, but it will do. Any chance you new friend has a 1970ish Ducati Scrambler or two he is looking to get rid of? Been looking for one to restore.

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                #8
                He does have one... I can tell he's the type of guy that it takes allot to convince him to sell. From what I've gathered he wasn't going to sell the VTR to just anyone. He sent me an email today stating he was glad to find a young man that rode and appreciated the smaller machines and also appreciated my knowledge and dedication to keep older machines on the road. I would love to snatch up one of those GT750's or maybe one of the Guzzis... We will see. I'll definitely bring it up to him on Friday that your interested in the Scrambler as a restore project.

                Ed the 250 class is a BLAST(plus super cheap to keep on the road!).
                This little VTR rides and feels very much like the R3 I rode last year. Which is nuts for it's a 28 year old 250!!! Very ahead of it's time... Quite the unique micro bike.
                Jedz Moto
                1988 Honda GL1500-6
                2002 Honda Reflex 250
                2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                Originally posted by Hayabuser
                Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                  #9
                  [QUOTE=Jedz123;2380382]He does have one... I can tell he's the type of guy that it takes allot to convince him to sell. I'll definitely bring it up to him on Friday that your interested in the Scrambler as a restore project.
                  QUOTE]

                  Thanks, and I know the type....here is my story: My father owned a 250 Scrambler when we lived in Spain. The tank was yellow with a black stripe down the center and it had the chrome insert look (not really sure if that was a decal or a piece of metal). Anyway, I would love to restore one and gift it to him. Thanks again.

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                    #10
                    Jedz, your enthusiasm is infectious! It's a joy to read of your aventures.

                    Cheers!
                    Roger

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Vmass View Post

                      Thanks, and I know the type....here is my story: My father owned a 250 Scrambler when we lived in Spain. The tank was yellow with a black stripe down the center and it had the chrome insert look (not really sure if that was a decal or a piece of metal). Anyway, I would love to restore one and gift it to him. Thanks again.
                      Shoot me a PM and we can discuss this further off the thread. I just want to ensure I get my ducks in a row so I can most optimally deliver an impactfull message for you. I'm not going to guarantee anything but I'll give it a go!

                      -Justin
                      Jedz Moto
                      1988 Honda GL1500-6
                      2002 Honda Reflex 250
                      2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                      2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                      Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                      Originally posted by Hayabuser
                      Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Burque73 View Post
                        Jedz, your enthusiasm is infectious! It's a joy to read of your aventures.

                        Cheers!
                        Well I can't wait for warmer weather so I can attempt to keep up on the riding game... Ha!

                        Thanks! I love motorcycles and riding motorcycles. Glad my influence has been a positive one as of recent.

                        Ride safe!
                        Jedz Moto
                        1988 Honda GL1500-6
                        2002 Honda Reflex 250
                        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                        Originally posted by Hayabuser
                        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                          #13
                          Oh man, that is dead sexy. I've lusted after one of those since, well, since the '90s.

                          I have a wholly unnatural attraction for tiny machinery, and this tidy, wee Honda trips all my triggers. (The Bandit 400 and the 400cc Honda CB-1 did as well, and I wrenched for a friend who raced an FZR400.)

                          I'm an enormous unfashionable hairy galoot, so I think I just appreciate things that are the opposite. (In fact, at one point I owned both a Geo Metro XFi and a Ford Festiva. Seven tiny cylinders of fury.) So it would probably not be a good idea for me to actually ride this poor little thing lest I mash it flat, but I really, really like looking at it.
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                            #14
                            I hear you. I absolutely love the FZR400.
                            "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                            ~Herman Melville

                            2016 1200 Superlow
                            1982 CB900f

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                              #15
                              The tiny bikes are a BLAST. I'm bigger then I'd like. (6' 205lbs) but I love romping these little duffers. You can't break them... It's a proven fact it more fun to ride a slow bike fast then riding a fast bike slow....

                              Thanks! I fell like I'm making out pretty well on this one!
                              Jedz Moto
                              1988 Honda GL1500-6
                              2002 Honda Reflex 250
                              2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                              2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                              Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                              Originally posted by Hayabuser
                              Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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