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 9,500 rpm) 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 (18″ to 17″).
In 1991, Honda split the base and SP models of the NSR250R with the introduction of the SE (Super Edition) model. They had all of the SP goodies (dry clutch, adjustable suspension, special livery) except for the magnesium wheels.
This example is VIN: MC21-1067282.
During their ownership, the seller has covered 0 miles. The odometer shows 4,050 miles.
“I bought as a swap with another bike”
Maintenance:
The seller states: “This bike needs zero maintenance.”
Mechanical Issues:
The seller states “There are no know mechanical issues.”
Modifications:
According to the seller, the bike has a mapping on it.
Aftermarket grips and bar ends.
Front turn signals removed, polished fork legs.
Polini exhaust
Steering stabiliser.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Supercorsa tires with date codes of 5224.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
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Currently located in Limassol, Zakaki, this Honda is offered on a Bill Of Sale and local ownership documents.
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