Additional photos on this 2004 Honda NSR50R are available here for your perusal.
The NSR50 was in Honda’s lineup for decades before they blessed the USA with a chance to officially try it for ourselves in 2004. Before that year, Americans had to either order one directly from HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) or try to import one through the gray market. It was well worth the effort, because Honda used components that made it much more competent on the track than the usual choice of the Yamaha YSR50. But for 2004 (and only for that year), you could go to certain dealers and walk out with this diminutive-yet-impressive race bike the same day. It was easily the best deal in minibike racing at the time.
Producing 7.2 horsepower at about 10,000 rpm, the 49 cc two-stroke single is liquid cooled and redlined at 11.5k. This helps powered the NSR50 to a top speed of about 60 mph. Ask anyone serious about racing and they’ll tell you that this is one of the best bikes to get started on. Frankly, many experienced riders love getting practice on the NSR50 and its incredibly light weight of just 161 pounds.
This example is (VIN:Â RS501101328). The seller is the original owner, and purchased this bike new 15 years ago.
There is no odometer so true mileage is unknown, however the seller estimates that there are less than 100 miles in total.
Modifications:
Frame sliders, custom shift linkage.
Lap timer mount, “air filter with proper jetting.”
#53 decals on the front fairing and tail.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop TT93 GP tires with date codes of 1918 and 4318.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered as a Bill of Sale only. Have any NRS50R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
