Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit
1984 Honda VT250F (MC08)
This 1/12 scale kit from Hasegawa represents the second-generation Honda VT250F (MC08), a refined version of Honda’s popular lightweight sports motorcycle. Featuring a compact and efficient 90-degree V-twin engine, the VT250F stood out for its balance of performance and usability, offering a smooth and responsive riding experience in the 250cc class.
Produced using completely new moulds based on detailed research, the kit captures the updated styling and engineering improvements introduced in the 1984 model. The clean lines of the cowl and tank, combined with contrasting seat colours and plated elements, help recreate the distinctive look of this era of Japanese road sports bikes with impressive accuracy.
- 1/12 scale plastic model kit of Honda VT250F (MC08)
- Accurate reproduction of the 1984 second-generation model
- Detailed 90-degree V-twin engine
- New mould tooling based on real vehicle research
- White parts for cowl and fuel tank
- Blue parts for seat
- Plated parts for headlights and mirrors
- Clean and precise bodywork detailing
- Model length approximately 168mm
- Model width approximately 62mm
History:
The Honda VT250F was first introduced in 1982 as a high-performance 250cc road sports motorcycle, designed to bring advanced engineering to a wider audience. Its use of a water-cooled 90-degree V-twin engine was relatively uncommon in this class at the time, offering smooth power delivery and a distinctive character compared to typical parallel twin layouts.
By 1984, Honda had refined the design with a full model update, improving both performance and usability. The VT250F became popular across a broad range of riders, from newcomers to experienced enthusiasts, thanks to its approachable handling and strong performance. It remains a notable example of Honda’s innovation in the lightweight sports bike category during the 1980s.
