Description
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In late 1987, Honda overhauled their existing NSR250R to create the MC18 generation. The first MC18 (aka the PGM-1) used a redesigned two-stroke 90-degree V-Twin, though it boasted the first digitally-controlled two-stroke carb setup on a production road bike — a feature only bolstered by the RC valve system.
The NSR250R did well in showrooms, at least partially thanks to Honda’s streak of successes in 1980’s GP racing. From ’83 through ’89, Honda won more than half of the 500cc world titles and four 250cc titles in ’85, ’87, ’88, and ’89. And while the NSR250 was incredibly successful, not many have found their way to the US.
This example is VIN: MC181106813. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 10,757 kilometers (6,684 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the battery, correct the transmission oil level, and bleed the front brakes.
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Years – Front/Rear: 0820/0520
Tire % – Front/Rear: 50%/60%
Tire Pressure – Front/Rear: 32/32
Brake % – Front/Rear: 20%/70%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: Fail, +3% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: Fail, +3% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: N/A
Transmission Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: DARK
2T Injector Oil: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Low in bottle; Quality: Fail
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Killswitch: OK
Horn: NONE INSTALLED
Fork: LEAKING/PITTED STANCHIONS
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: FAIL
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.99V, New
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.73
Test Ride: 1.30 Miles, Unit operates as designed
Notes:
-FORK SEALS LEAKING
-FORK TUBES PITTED
-ENGINE OXIDIZED
-BIKE HAS NO HORN
-BODYWORK ORIGINAL, ROUGH IN PLACES
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
-TRANS OIL
-COOLANT TOP OFF
-FORK STANCHIONS AND SEALS
-HYDRO 2
-HORN, #38110-KV3-700 – NEW AVAILABLE
-CHAIN
Modifications:
Aftermarket grips/levers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Alpha 14 tires with date codes of 0520 and 0820.
The sale includes one key.
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 NSR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
