No Reserve – 1991 Honda NSR250R SP Pentax MC21 (Zydyk Collection)

Description

Update 6/18: As an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title.
Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.

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. The NS featured a box-section aluminum frame and swingarm, disc brakes, full GP-style bodywork inspired by Honda’s RS250R factory race bike, Honda’s Astralight rims, and a liquid-cooled, 249cc, 90-degree V-Twin engine, two-stroke engine that made 45 hp (at 9,500rpm) and utilized the ATAC (automatically-controlled torque amplification chamber) power-valve system.

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 magnesium Magtek wheels. 1990 SP’s had a Cabin Cigarettes livery, while 1991s were adorned with a Pentax paint job. Just 1,500 examples were built in 1991.

This example is VIN: MC211015238. The seller acquired it from Japan in April 2017.

The odometer shows 4,523 KM which is 2,810 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, we did a coolant flush, replaced the battery, performed chain maintenance, reapired the rear light, and rebuilt the front brake master cylinder. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Transmission Oil Level: GOOD
Transmission Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New, < 150 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, < 1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, < 1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Good
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 03/12
Tire Date Code Rear: 34/11
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 29 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 33 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: New, 13.11V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.04V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2.11 Miles, unit operates as designed

Notes:
•TIRES AGED
Cosmetic Imperfections:
-Crack on RH tail section
-Small scuff on LH fairing upper
-Tiny scuff marks on LH swingarm + foot peg

RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
•Replace tires

Modifications:
The seller state “no mods.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Continental ContiSportAttack2 tires which have aged out with date codes of 3411 and 0312.

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 Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a clean Ohio 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 SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!