Montesa Cota 315 R vs Honda VTR 250 Interceptor (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Montesa Cota 315 Rstacks up against the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMontesa Cota 315 RHonda VTR 250 Interceptor
Model year20011988
Price$2,998
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp45 hp
Torque26 Nm
Weight73 kg150 kg
Seat height26 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single leading shoe drum (inboard)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)

Montesa Cota 315 R vs Honda VTR 250 Interceptor — which should you buy?

Picking between the Montesa Cota 315 R and the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Montesa Cota 315 R brings 18 hp in a 73 kg package, 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: