Description
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Nowadays you can get all kinds of 250-400cc entry level sportbikes in the US, but back in 1990 the entire market was basically the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda VTR250. In Honda’s home market of Japan, things were a bit more exciting. Building off of the success that Honda saw with the original ‘Babyblade’ 250R, the 250RR was the successor to the venerable featherweight motorcycle, offering a robust and feature-packed platform for any motorcycle enthusiast from the touge to the track.
With a inline-four engine and a weight of just 350 lbs., the 250RR was good for roughly 45 horsepower at an astounding 19,000 RPM redline. With gear-driven cams and a direct air intake system, the MC22 was a swift package that offered substantial suspension to support the riding style of this quarter-liter sportbike. With adjustable preload in the front and a mono-shock out back, the 250RR was at home when at lean.
This example is VIN: MC221101359. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 43,261 kilometers (26,881 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, clean and synchronize the carburetors, replace intake manifolds, and replace spark plugs.
Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Years – Front/ Rear: **TIRES CRACKING – UNSAFE TO RIDE**
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 0%, CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD
Tire Pressure – Front/ Rear: 33PSI
Brake Life – Front: 40%; Rear: 0%, PAD REPLACEMENT NECESSARY
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: Ok
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
Chain Condition: Poor, dirty and aged
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.24V
Test Ride: Ok, bike operates as intended
NOTES
Heel guard plastics degrading
Rusted chain adjusters, rear axle nut, footpeg hardware, few bolts on water pump cover
Damaged RH fairing, sticker peeling;
LH fairing has scratches/rash
**NO REAR BRAKE PADS, COMPLETELY WORN**
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on tires that have aged out.
The sale includes three keys.
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 Oregon 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 CBR250RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
