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, cartridge-style front fork and smaller wheel diameters (17″ from 18″).
This example is VIN: MC211023892. The seller acquired this bike five years ago from a private collector.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 500 miles. The odometer shows 15,919 kilometers (9,891 miles).
The seller states that this was built as a tribute to Joey Dunlop’s racing on the Isle of Man TT.
Maintenance:
“Full service. No documentation.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Tyga fairings.
Aftermarket headlight and turn signals.
Tyga gas cap.
Dog Fight R exhaust.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Power RS tires from 2017.
The sale includes two keys and a copy of the service manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Paint chip on lower left hand side of fuel tank.”
Currently located in Cork, Ireland, this Honda is offered on a clean Ireland registration. Have any NSR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
