Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect) vs Honda VTR 250 Interceptor (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect)stacks up against the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera NGR 250 (reduced effect)Honda VTR 250 Interceptor
Model year19881988
Price$2,998
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp45 hp
Weight150 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc. Single leading shoe drum (inboard)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-16 / 110/90-18

Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect) vs Honda VTR 250 Interceptor — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect) and the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect) brings 21 hp, while the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor counters with 45 hp at 150 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: