Description
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The easiest way to summarize the NR is to simply say that when it was released, it was the most expensive production motorcycle the world had ever seen. But the NR is much, much more than a hefty price tag – it’s a symbol of what can happen when one of the world’s best manufacturers goes all out. Engraved on the gas tank is a simple message, but it’s a bold claim from a company as large (and typically modest) as Honda: “THE RESULT OF A DECADE’S PERFECTION”.
Just 300 examples were built, and with a price tag of approximately $50,000 when it was released, the NR has only been available to a select few. The bike owes its existence to Honda’s NR (New Racing) program, which started with the NR500 Grand Prix racebike of 1979. It was Honda’s attempt to fight off two-stroke dominance while being boxed-in by GP rules that limited the number of combustion chambers in an engine to four. Honda got around it by essentially creating a V-8 as each piston was oval-shaped with two connecting rods. It was insanely complicated, but the 500cc race motor was capable of putting out 130 horsepower at 20,000 rpm!
Expectedly, upon the release of such a halo model, Honda offered a series of matching accessories. So, along with the helmet you see before you, NR owners could also purchase a tank bag and even a cover. Made by Rheos (Honda’s in-house headwear brand), the helmet featured a composite shell, a color-matched red livery, and a luxurious carbon cloth interior.
The seller acquired this helmet through an online auction. It is a size large 59-60cm. It comes with two spare visors.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Jabbeke, Belgium, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any NR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
