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″).
This example is VIN: MC211064207. The bike was sent to Iconic from Japan.
The odometer shows 12,709 kilometers (7,897 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: HIGH
Engine Oil Quality: UNKNOWN AGE
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: UNKNOWN AGE
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DRY AND DIRTY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: FAIL
Parking Light: FAIL
Turn Signals: INOP
Tail Light: FAIL
Brake Light (Front Switch): FAIL
Brake Light (Rear Switch): FAIL
Plate Light: FAIL
Horn: FAIL
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 40
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 40
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 1708
Tire Date Code Rear: 1609
Tire % Remaining Front: 0
Tire % Remaining Rear: 30
Tire Press. Front: 33
Tire Press. Rear: 33
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.62V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.20V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
•ELEC ISSUE WHEN IGNITION ON NEED DIAG
•NO SILENCER BRACKETS
•AFTERMARKET REAR SETS
•OIL LEVEL HIGH AGE UNKNOWN
•COOLANT AGE UNKNOWN
•BOTH BRAKE LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
•TIRES AGES
•CHAIN NEED SERVICE
Recommended service:
•DIAG ELECTRICAL ISSUE
•REPLACE GEARBOX OIL TO PROPER LEVEL
•REPLACE COOLANT
•BLEED BOTH BRAKE LINES
•REPLACE BOTH TIRES
•SERVICE CHAIN
Modifications:
Aftermarket bodywork with 2000 Valentino Rossi Nastro Azzuro livery (please note that “PlayStation” is mispelled).
Aftermarket rearsets.
K-Factory swingarm spools.
Stock calipers with Brembo branding.
Aftermarket reservoir cap.
Koso thermometer.
Domino grips.
Tyga instrument housing with white instrument faces.
Steel braided brake lines.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 tires with date codes of 1708 and 1609.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for $750. Have any NSR250R MC21 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
