Update 6.25.10: Now listed for $5500.
This is a freshly re-built MC21 NSR finished in Repsol colors. Located in Allen, Texas is a 1993 Honda NSR250(R) that is titled and registered in Texas. The seller states that this bike has a completely re-built motor, new chain & sprocket, new rear tire and a large number of spare parts including an additional motor. The bike is finished in an incorrect for the year/generation, but correct looking, Doohan Repsol replica paint scheme. The bike is priced at $7,500; This is the higher end for MC21’s, usually where we see low mileage, original, California registered examples but, as the seller says, it does come with a supposedly large spares package including a motor. It would be interesting to know what other spares are included because, for me, an additional motor and some bits needs a bit more to constitute a ~$2,500 premium.
The MC21 was an advanced bike when released featuring a PGMIII ECU from the RC30, which was:
“coupled to throttle position and gear position sensors, controls both the timing of the RC Valves, air correctors and ignition advance to give outstanding low end tractability. The PGM-III features a true 3D ignition and a different map for each cylinder…the famous Gull-Arm rear swingarm was copied from the RS250 of Luca Cadalora, as was the frame design. Even the mounting point for a steering damper was kept in place! The body-styling was based on the 1988 and 1989 RS250’s, with just a few basic concessions like lights and a rear pillion seat!! The rear wheel diameter was decreased from 18″ to 17″ and widened to 4.5” to run the latest tyre profiles and compounds. The MC21 also now featured a closer ratio gearbox with a taller 1st gear and an improved shift mechanism.
This is the last year of the MC21 and a nice looking example regardless if it is original or not. The Repsol scheme has easily become for Honda what Red is for Ferrari’s. See this bike on Craigslist here.
AG
