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2011 marked the end of two-stroke world championships – the next year, Moto3 moved to four-strokes, and Honda’s first factory effort was the NSF250R. Rules capped bore size at 81mm, revs at 14,000 rpm, and valves at four.
Honda called their NSF250R, “A new racing machine for a new era: light, compact, high output, high performance.”
Claimed power? 48 ponies, which were plenty for the feather light dry weight of 180 pounds. Honda offered this racer in the US in 2012 with a MSRP of $28,599.
That would be the only year that Honda officially exported the bike to the US via their dealer network, but you can still get them new today. So that’s what Iconic did – we ordered a few directly from HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) in Japan so that our wonderful clients (and employees) could experience the joy of Honda’s Moto3 race bike for themselves!
This example is VIN: JH2MR03CXCK001072. Iconic purchased the bike from our own Olly as he was looking for an RS125 for the track and we had a set of the Repsol bodywork for this 250 painted by Chupo Paint of Medellín, Colombia. Check out the video below of Olly whipping it around the track at Barber.
There is no odometer, true mileage unknown. Olly says, “I try to keep an account mileage count after each event. My estimation is 1,147 kilometers (712 miles).
Maintenance:
Per Olly, “Valve clearance checked regularly but never needed adjusting. Always ran on Motul 300V, I changed the oil after almost event.” In preparation for the listing, Iconic performed a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report from February 19th, 2025:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: NEW
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: PASS < 0.15V
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: PASS < 1.5%
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: PASS < 1.5%
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: CABLE
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: N/A
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 45
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 1520
Tire Date Code Rear: 3819
Tire % Remaining Front: 60
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70
Tire Press. Front: 30 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 30 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: N/A
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Modifications:
Repsol bodywork. The upper fairing and rear fairing are Speed Fiber. Lower fairing is OEM Honda.
Speed Fiber carbon swingarm protectors.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Racing Battlax VO2 slicks with date codes of 3819 and 1520.
The sale includes the Battle Factory rear stand, standard length rearset assemblies, and standard length subframe.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
There are no blemishes of note.
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any NSF250R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
