Comparison of Honda VTR 250 Interceptor and Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VTR 250 Interceptor × |  Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1988 | 1992 |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Honda VTR 250 Interceptor | Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 2x Keihin 32mm Constant velocity downdraft | Carburettor. Four 29mm Mikuni |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 248 |
| Power (kw) | 32.8 | 28.4 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 14,000 | 15,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 26.4 |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | 49 |
| Stroke (mm) | 44.2 | 33 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 92.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Full Transistor Iginition | Digita; |
| Clutch | Wet Plate | Wet Plate |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | Wet Sump |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Standard | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 35mm Showa, 5.1 inch Travel, adjustment for air pressure | Hydraulic Telefork |
| Rear suspension | Honda-Prolink, Single show demper | 2 Kayabo shocks, piggyback damper reservoirs, variable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single leading shoe drum (inboard) | Single disc. Floating Disc, 4 Pot Caliper |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Fixed Disc, 2 Pot Caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 310 |
| Frame type | Diamond (steel) | Tubular Steel |
| Front tyre | - | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | - | 140/70-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 37 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 100 | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.1 | 25.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,140 | 1,435 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 165 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 150 | 160 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2187 | 0.1775 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,160 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,040 | 2,060 |
| Overall width (mm) | 715 | 685 |
| Seat height (mm) | 759 | 740 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 190 | 174 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 10.4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 17 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.5 | - |
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