The earlier MVX250F entry into the two-stroke class was criticized for being too bland, but they corrected that error with this, Honda’s NS250R MC11. The bike made serious power and handled extremely well, but wasn’t good for much other than racetrack antics and perfectly smooth roads. Like its descendants, the NS250R was packed full of cutting edge technology: the front used TRAC “Torque-Reaction Anti-Dive Control” forks and the engine had Honda’s ATAC “Automatic Controlled Torque Amplification Chamber” to boost midrange by adjusting the volume of the front cylinder’s exhaust.
And while competing bikes from Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki used parallel-twin engines, Honda used a compact 90° v-twin configuration with Nikasil-lined bores that made the class-standard [and government-limited] 45hp at 9,500rpm. The bike weighed in at a featherweight 317lbs dry, thanks in part to a frame and the swingarm that were both constructed from lightweight aluminum, while Honda’s Comstar modular wheels could be fitted with then-revolutionary tubeless tires.
This example is done up in vivid Freddie Spencer colors and appears pristine. Freddie actually won both 250 and 500 titles in a single season on Hondas, something that just doesn’t even seem to fit into modern racing at all, unless we’re talking about the Isle of Man TT or the Northwest 200, where riders often compete in a number of classes on different displacement bikes.
From the original eBay listing: 1985 Honda NS250R Freddie Spencer Replica for Sale
These are the holy grail of two-stroke road racing! These bikes are not around considering they were either raced or crashed. Seize the opportunity!
These Honda NS250Rs used to dominate the racing scene! It won the 250cc World Championship 11 times! This bike was distinctly modeled after Freddie Spencer’s race bike! These bikes are seriously light & agile, coupled with a powerful two-stroke engine made for very quick lap times! These bikes had a strong presence is the Isle of Man & many other historic racing events!
This bike possesses a massive fun factor! Once the power band is reached this thing goes into warp drive!
Sweet decal package with various Honda racing sponsors! Truly one of kind! NADA does not have a value on these bikes because they are so rare!
New rear tire! Less than 200 miles!
No word on whether or not the bike comes with a valid US title or the box of genuine NOS Honda Racing Exclamation Points the seller used to write the listing… Obviously, this isn’t an actual racebike: it’s a race-replica. But the seller is correct: these are very rare, especially here in the USA. I’m not sure this was ever officially sold here, although two-strokes were still legally for sale up until 1985, so I guess its possible. If you are interested in bidding and live in a state where titling grey-market bikes is difficult, the usual “check with your local DMV before bidding” caveats apply. Although, with less than 200 miles, collectors who simply plan to display the bike might also be interested.
-tad
Same seller as the questionable CBR900 recently posted. They do have a 99% rating on ebay, though.
“No word on whether or not the bike comes with a valid US title or the box of genuine NOS Honda Racing Exclamation Points the seller used to write the listing” Brilliant!(!!!!!!!!)