Honda Vtr250 Review

Used Buyer Review

The VTR250 is one of those bikes that just makes sense. Honda built this little V-twin from 1997 through to the mid-2000s and they're genuinely tough little machines — find one with a decent service history and you're buying yourself years of trouble-free riding. The parallel-twin sound is addictive for a 250, pulls cleanly through the rev range, and the ergonomics suit almost everyone from short commuters to taller riders doing weekend scratches. What to watch for used: check the fairings carefully because these live hard lives as learner bikes and crash damage is everywhere. Inspect the cam chain tensioner — it's the one known weak point and a rattly cold start is your warning sign. Carbs gum up if they've been sitting, so budget for a clean if the previous owner wasn't riding regularly. Mileage matters less than care with these Hondas.