No Reserve – 1989 Honda NSR150SP

Description

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the small-displacement race replica market in Asia was booming. Legions of bright-eyed young riders lined up to fork over their hard-earned cash for competition-derived road-legal runners like Yamaha’s TZR250, Kawasaki’s KR-1, and Suzuki’s RGV250.

In certain Southeast Asian markets, demand was high for even smaller displacement bikes – accordingly, Honda launched the NSR150 for the Taiwanese market.

Though small in size, the NSR150 was hardly lacking when it came to smile-factor. Its 150cc two-stroke, liquid-cooled engine produced up to 39 horsepower – plenty of grunt given its svelte 260-pound curb weight.

What’s more, the little Honda boasted tons of big-bike tech, including a six-speed transmission, Nikasil coated cylinders, RC valves, and a Pro Arm rear swingarm. When combined with an eye-catching Repsol livery, what you had a pocket-sized MotoGP tribute.

This example is VIN: NS150SP5000803. The seller states “this bike came from Miyabee Plus warehouse, it was bought as a package of bikes in Japan, it is way too nice to part out so was sent to Iconic to help fill up the container and make room at the warehouse.”

The odometer shows 7,191 KM which is 4,468 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Mileage: 7191 KM
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: PASS
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY/ LIGHT RUST
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): FAIL STUCK ON
Brake Light (Rear Switch): FAIL STUCK ON
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 40
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: CONDITIONAL NO DAMPING
Tire Date Code Front: 2116
Tire Date Code Rear: 1316
Tire % Remaining Front: 25
Tire % Remaining Rear: 60
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 29
Battery Standing Voltage: 1.50
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: RUNS POORLY
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A

Notes:
•NO REAR SHOCK DAMPING
•STARTS BUT DOES NOT TAKE THROTTLE OFF CHOKE
•TIRES AGED
•BATTERY FLAT (dead)
•DIAGNOSE BRAKE LIGHT
•CHAIN DIRTY

Recommended repair:
•Replace/rebuild rear shock
•Carb(s) service
•Replace front and rear tire
•Replace battery
•Diagnose brake light stuck on
•Service chain

Modifications:
The seller states “the bike is stock.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Arrowmax GT601F tires with date codes of 1316 and 2116.

The sale includes three keys.

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

Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with import paperwork. Iconic can help the high bidder with obtaining a Washington state title for approximately $550. Have any NSR150SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!