1994 Honda NSR250R SP Rothmans MC28

Description

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. In 1994, the Japanese firm updated the NSR with an all new model dubbed the MC28. The result was arguably the ultimate 250cc street bike in Japan thanks in no small part to the PGM-IV ignition and Pro-Arm single sided swingarm. Also notable was the memory card used to start the bike.

As NSR fans know, the SP model was the cream of the crop thanks to a dry clutch, adjustable suspension, and Magtek wheels.

1990 SPs had a Cabin Cigarettes livery, 1991s were adorned with a Pentax paint job, and 1992 brought back the legendary Rothmans scheme.

This example is VIN: MC281002147.

The odometer shows 6,743 kilometers (4,189 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the transmission oil, flush the brake fluid, rebuild the rear brake caliper, and clean, lube, and adjust the drive chain.

Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level:OK
Engine Oil Quality:NEW
2TOil Level:OK
Coolant Level:OK
Coolant Quality:OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level:OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality:NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level:OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality:NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level:OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality:NEW
Final Drive Condition:OK
Headlight High Beam:OK
Headlight Low Beam:OK
Passing Light:OK
Parking Light:OK
Turn Signals:OK
Tail Light:OK
Brake Light(Front Switch):OK
Brake Light(Rear Switch):OK
Plate Light:OK
Horn:OK
Kill Switch:OK
Brake Pad% Remaining Front:70
Brake Pad% Remaining Rear:80
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front:2516
Tire Date Code Rear:2216
Tire% Remaining Front:70
Tire% Remaining Rear:80
Tire Press. Front:32
Tire Press. Rear:34
Battery Standing Voltage:12.46
Charging Voltage @4k RPM:14.40
Running Condition: GOOD
Test Ride Completed: YES
Test Ride Distance:5MI

Notes:
•NICE, CLEAN STD BIKE
•LITTLE MARK ON FRONT WHEEL
•SMALL REPAIR IN SEAT

Modifications:
The bike appears to be stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires with date codes of 2216 and 2516.

The sale includes one key.

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

Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any NSR250R SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!