Honda FTR250 Dual Sport

Honda FTR250 Dual Sport


FTR250 made from dirt track race following FT500 / 500 Since it was too early in the FT series, it was released according to the displacement of the 250cc engine, but it was a motorcycle that I couldn't get interested in.

This time, we will introduce from FTR250 evaluation to custom. FTR250 which appeared in the form of making use of the experience in FT400 / 500 and selling to 250cc for dual sport purpose.

Honda FTR250 Dual Sport
Honda FTR250 Dual Sport

At that time, GP riders would go back to the secrets of motorbike control, and everyone wanted to make the atmosphere of a flat track race re-inspired because they were all at the skill of skiing. Also, unlike the FTR223, which was released until recently, the body weight is light at 122ps and 122kg, so you can drive happily on the road with tight corners and enjoy the fun of sliding in the dirt. It can be said that it was the only bike .

Honda FTR250 Dual Sport


In addition, the carburetor is equipped with an acceleration pump, so the response is good and you can enjoy a sense of acceleration.

The FTR250 wasn't a hit, but the genre of street bike was established from Yamaha's TW200, and Honda made it using it. In this FT series, it became a motorcycle that made a record hit, and the actions that Honda was doing were never wasted.

Honda FTR250 Dual Sport
 

Honda FTR250 Dual Sport Specification


1986

Air-cooled 4-cycle SOHC 4-valve single cylinder engine

Maximum output 27ps / 8.500rpm

Maximum torque 2.4kgm / 7.500rpm

Body weight 122kg

Fuel tank capacity 7.2L

Seat height 780㎜

6-speed MT