Description
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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: MC2111064270. The seller imported this motorcycle 12 years ago from Japan.
The odometer shows 17,569 kilometers (10,916 miles). The seller states they have put 621 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
The seller states they have performed maintenance on the clutch, carburetors, crank seals, and brake lines.
The seller states the PCM was rebuilt by a third party.
Modifications:
Speedmetal spool sliders.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop GPR tires with date codes of 4121 and 1322.
The sale includes one key.
Extras:
The sale includes the original owner’s and service manuals.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Elgin, Texas, this Honda is offered on a clean Texas title. Have any NSR250 SE stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
