1992 Honda NSR250R SP MC21

Description

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In the mid-to-late 1980s, the small-displacement race replica market in Japan was booming. Legions of bright-eyed young riders were lining up to fork over their hard-earned yen for competition-derived road-legal runners like Yamaha’s TZR250, Kawasaki’s KR-1, and Suzuki’s RGV250. Manufacturers on the island were battling it out on the race track and in showrooms in an ongoing arms race to produce the most trick race bike for the streets. In 1985, Honda launched the NS250R MC11, laying the foundation for its line of quarter-liter oil-burners that followed.

Constant competition led to quick improvements in the model line, leading to the MC21 generation that was unveiled in 1990. Timing of the RC Valves were now controlled by a PGM-III ECU, it featured the iconic Gull-Arm swingarm, close-ratio gearbox, and smaller wheel diameters, which dropped from 18″ to 17″.

Performance enthusiasts were glad to hear that the “SP” model made a return, differentiated by the dry clutch, adjustable suspension, and gold Magtek wheels. 1990 SP’s had a Cabin Cigarettes livery, 1991s were adorned with a Pentax paint job, and 1992 brought back the legendary Rothmans scheme for 1,500 units.

This example is VIN: MC211066091. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.

The odometer shows 9,483 kilometers (5,892 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, clean and sync the carbs, wash the airbox, replace the air filter, service the chain, and drain the gearbox oil to proper level. We also serviced the chain and gave the bike a detailing.

GasTank Internal Condition: OK
TireYears-Front/Rear: 4311/4211
Tire%-Front/Rear: CRACKED/75%
TirePressure-Front/Rear: 32/32
Brake%Front/Rear : 75%/20%
FrontHydraulicFluid: LOW/DARK
RearHydraulicFluid: OK
ClutchHydraulicFluid: N/A
TransmissionOil -Level: Ok; Condition: New
2T Injector Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: LOW IN RADIATOR; Condition: DARK/AGED
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Parking Light: FAIL
Passing Light: Ok
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Killswitch: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: Ok, just cleaned
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.79V, New
ChargingVoltage@4kRPM: 14.10
OCV: 12.79V
Capacity: 3.0
State of Health: 100%
State of Health: 76%
TestRide: 10KM
Tires Installed:
Front: 110/70R1754W
Rear: 150/60R1766W
Notes:
•CHINESE BODYWORK (NOT TOO BAD QUALITY)
•FT & RR WAVE ROTORS
•NICE CLEAN BIKE

RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
•RR BRAKE PADS
•REAR CALIPER CLEAN
•COOLANT FLUSH
•TIRES

Modifications:
Aftermarket bodywork.

Aftermarket rotors.

Frame protectors.

Tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any NSR250R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!