Little Smoker: 2001 Honda NSR150 SP Repsol Edition

For Sale: 2001 Honda NSR150 SP Repsol Edition

Now here is a bike that you just don’t see every day. Never offically imported into the U.S. but very popular in home markets as well as the Pacific Region, this NSR150 looks like a 500cc GP bike in 33% scale. With that single-sided Pro-Arm rear suspension and striking Repsol livery that looks like it came right of Mick Doohan’s racer, this NSR150SP is a good looking bike!

I must admit that I’m not a huge fan of all the faux carbon fiber on this particular bike – but you can’t deny that the bike certainly looks good in the pictures. With very low miles and no significant damage, this is a unique machine that can be ridden on the street or tracked if you have a local, tight and twisty circuit. While there is not a lot of power (reports vary from a low of 28 to a high of 39 – depending upon the country of manufacture), there is also not a lot of mass; dry weight is listed as only 122.4 Kg (about 270 lbs).

From the seller:
For the well informed bike enthusiasts and discerning collector. Almost flawless, museum quality sportbike from Thailand. 4,334 miles with all new OEM bodywork, mirrors, etc. NO TITLE, bill of sale only. Show stopper if you ride it to your favourite bike hangout, or a jaw dropper in your garage when your buds come over. This model was sold in Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

From the seller:
Information from Honda Brochure;

Honda’s famous 2-stroke NSR Racing Technology has proven its superiority in the World of Grand Prix racing over the past two decades, has been transferred onto the road with the NSR150 SP. It is an introductory level machine featuring the sporting good looks of the famous Repsol Honda NSR in its traditional Repsol colors. The light weight and low seat height of the NSR SP will give riders of all levels of ability a feeling of confidence and satisfaction that only this type of motorcycle can. The NSR SP is a unique blend of sporting and aggressive good looks and user friendly simplicity. The water-cooled 2-stroke 149cc power plant is easily started, and once kicked into life runs smoothly from idle through to maximum revs. The power delivery is spread evenly throughout rev range and the six-speed gearbox is light and easy to operate.

Model Name:
NSR SP 2002 Model

Engine Type:
2 stroke – single cylinder crank case reed valve water cooled engine, RC valve

Displacement:
149cc

Compression Ratio:
6.8 : 1

Maximum Power:
39.5 ps/10,500 rpm

Maximum Torque:
2.75 kg-m/ 10,000 rpm

Ignition:
CDI

Starter:
Kick

Transmission:
6 gear Wet multi-disc clutch

Dimensions (mm):
685 x 1,970 x 1,060mm

Wheel Base (mm):
1,335mm

Seat Height (mm):
780mm

Fuel Capacity (litres):
10.5 litres

Front Tyre:
90/80 – 17

Rear Tyre:
120/80 – 17

Rear Suspension:
Monoshock/Pro Arm

Front Brakes:
Dual piston Caliper – 296mm

Rear Brakes:
Dual Piston Caliper – 220mm

Dry Weight (kg):
122.4 Kg

According to one report I read, a NSR150 currently holds the 175cc record at Bonneville at just under 100 mph. That’s not too bad for a bike with a tiny piston and not much HP. Good aerodynamics are the key to achieving those types of speeds!

But I have to think that the real use for an NSR150 is on the track. Here is an Australian track-day video to prove the point. The NSR150 in the video is not the same bike, but gives you a great idea of the potential of this little buzzer on a tight circuit.

This auction is on right now and the opening bid was a very reasonable $2k (plus reserve). Bidding has been very light thus far, which is interesting. Sure, this is more of a toy for most riders (although I would have killed to have this as my “learner” bike when I first started out) – but one that could certainly embarrass larger machines in the right conditions. For many more pictures and details, click the link and jump over to the auction!

MI