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Demystifying Motorcycles

Honda NSR250R (1987-1999)

1987 NSR250R MC16

NSR 250R MC16 - 1987

  • Capacity: 249cc V-Twin
  • Weight: 125kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
  • Frame: Twin Tube Aluminium
  • Front Tyre: 100/80-17
  • Rear Tyre: 130/70-18
  • Notes: Designed in 1986 and released as a 1987 model. Two stroke engine with Kick start. Preceded by the NS250R (MC11).

NSR250R MC18 (1988)

NSR250R MC18 -1988

  • Capacity: 249cc V-Twin
  • Weight: 127kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
  • Frame: Twin Tube Aluminium
  • Front Tyre: 110/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 140/60-18
  • Notes: New 41mm forks, updated styling and frame as well as engine improvements and carb bore size increased to 32mm.

NSR250R MC18 II (1989)

NSR250R MC18 II - 1989

  • Capacity: 249cc V-Twin
  • Weight: 150kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
  • Frame: Twin Tube Aluminium
  • Front Tyre: 110/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 150/60-18
  • Notes: Styling changes and new rear tyre.

NSR250R MC21 (1990-1993)

NSR250R MC21 (1990-1993)

  • Capacity: 249cc V-Twin
  • Weight: 151kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
  • Frame: Twin Tube Aluminium
  • Front Tyre: 110/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 150/60-17
  • Notes: Honda 'gull arm' suspension.

NSR250R MC28 (1994-1996)

NSR250R MC28 (1994-1996)

  • Capacity: 249cc V-Twin
  • Weight: 153kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
  • Frame: Twin Tube Aluminium
  • Front Tyre: 110/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 150/60-17
  • Notes: Honda 'pro arm' single sided swingarm.

Factoids

The NSR250R was styled after the NSR250 race bike.The name “NSR” is based on the fact that these bikes used Nikasil to line the cylinder bores, which was all the rage at the time.