ShineTime EPA Luxurious Dirt Bike 250 vs Honda VTR 250 Interceptor (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the ShineTime EPA Luxurious Dirt Bike 250stacks up against the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShineTime EPA Luxurious Dirt Bike 250Honda VTR 250 Interceptor
Model year20081988
Price$2,998
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower15 hp45 hp
Torque14 Nm
Weight100 kg150 kg
Seat height35 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Single leading shoe drum (inboard)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires70/0-21

ShineTime EPA Luxurious Dirt Bike 250 vs Honda VTR 250 Interceptor — which should you buy?

Picking between the ShineTime EPA Luxurious Dirt Bike 250 and the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the ShineTime EPA Luxurious Dirt Bike 250 brings 15 hp in a 100 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: