Description
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: MC211071446. Engine: MC16E1281459. The seller purchased the bike from a private party 12 months ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 50 miles. The odometer shows 37,430 kilometers (23,257 miles).
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Oil service, new tyres, chain & brake pads. New fork seals and fork oil.”
Modifications:
OEM body kit respray.
Tyga Performance silencers.
Race rear sets
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires with date codes of 3422.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Not shown: “Mark on screen.”
Currently located in Moreleta Park, South Africa, this Honda is offered on a clean South Africa title. Have any NSR250SE MC21 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
