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. In 1994, the Japanese firm updated the NSR with an all new model dubbed the MC28. The result was arguably the ultimate 250cc street bike in Japan thanks in no small part to the PGM-IV ignition and Pro-Arm single sided swingarm. Also notable was the memory card used to start the bike.
As NSR fans know, the SP model was the cream of the crop thanks to a dry clutch, adjustable suspension, and Magtek wheels.
1990 SPs had a Cabin Cigarettes livery, 1991s were adorned with a Pentax paint job, and 1992 brought back the legendary Rothmans scheme.
This example is VIN: MC281004708.
The odometer shows 9,828 kilometers (6,106 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, change the transmission and brake fluid, replace the spark plugs, clean the drive chain, and replace the air filter.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: NEW
2T Oil Level: OK
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 60
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 1208
Tire Date Code Rear: 4209
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 32
Tire Press. Rear: 34
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.05V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.47V
Running Condition: GOOD
Test Ride Completed: YES
Test Ride Distance: 5 MI
Notes:
• 2 PGM KEYS
• CRACKS IN TAIL SECTION
• CRACK ON RH MID FAIRING
• MARKS ON LH MIRROR
• HANDLE BARS ARE ODD
Modifications:
Aftermarket exhaust.
Real Balance rear sets.
Zeta Racing stem nut and bolt.
Aftermarket front brake reservoir and sock.
Aftermarket levers.
T2 Racing radiator.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Sportec M3 tires with date codes of 1208 and 4209.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any NSR250R SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
