Honda VTR250 FI (MC33) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
249cc Liquid-Cooled 90° V-Twin DOHC 8V Trellis Frame · Source: Honda VTR250 FI (MC33) (2009–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda VTR250 FI (MC33) (2009–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2009–2017 Honda VTR250 FI (MC33) (chassis MC33) requires 1.9 L (2.01 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.1 L (2.22 US qt) with filter service (15412-KEA-003 / HF111). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI front (110/70-17M/C 54H) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (140/70-17M/C 66H), paired with 2× NGK CR8EH-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ8V battery.
Drain only: 1.9 L (2.01 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~360 km (224 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.9 L (2.01 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.1 L (2.22 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 2.4 L (2.54 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15412-KEA-003 / HF111 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70-17M/C 54H · Rear: 140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR8EH-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ8V (12V 7.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 Sealed O/X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lube every 800–1,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 249 cc · 30 hp @ 10,500 rpm · 22 N·m (16.2 lb-ft) @ 8,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 760 mm (29.9 in) · 161 kg (355 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12 L (3.2 US gal) · ~30 km/L → ~360 km (224 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Final fuel-injected chapter (2009–2017) of Honda’s legendary 90-degree V-twin MC33 wrapped in a steel trellis frame, using internal cartridge filter HF111 (2.1 L).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
High-revving Honda 250cc parallel-twin platform pairing a spin-on filter (HF204) with shear-stable SAE 10W-30/10W-40 JASO MA synthetic oil.