This 1996 Honda NSR250R SE wears custom paint, and is ready to ride with new tires and engine fluids. It comes from the extensive Utah collection of Gary, a great friend of RSBFS. The ’96 NSRs are a special breed, as the MC28 was the last in a storied line of v-twin two-strokes from Big Red.
1996 Honda NSR250R SE for sale on eBay
The final evolution of the NSR came with Honda’s highly-advanced PGM-IV ignition box, which could be tuned using credit-card style chips containing different engine maps. The system also was designed to take inputs from throttle position , gear selection and RPM to build ignition maps that optimized mid-range power, a huge deal on a two-stroke.
The ignition module does have its drawbacks, chiefly that it makes the bike really hard to get beyond the JDM-mandated 45 horsepower limit. There are HRC ignition cards that will do the job, but they’re difficult to find, to say the least.
Still, with under 400 pounds to push around and fully-adjustable suspension front and rear, the little rippers acquit themselves admirably, especially for bikes rapidly approaching antique status.
The bike here is in very solid rider condition, with OEM fairings that show very nicely, but do have their share of small blemishes. The seller notes a broken tab on one side and some small chips and scratches on the gas tank in particular.
From the eBay listing:
Up for auction to the highest bidder with NO RESERVE is a 1996 Honda NSR250R MC28 with only 12,643 kilometers (7855 miles). Bike is in minty condition. It has been professionally custom painted by the previous owner. Has a broken tab on the left lower cowling, a few scratches throughout and some tiny chips in the fuel tank. Bike shows very well and hides its little flaws well. All fairings are genuine 100% Honda. Bike is all stock except for aftermarket windscreen, front brake rotors and brake lines. You’ve got to love these little MC28’s with single sided swingarm and credit card ignitions. This SE has the upgraded fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Bike runs like the day it was new. Brand new Bridgestone Battlax tires installed. New battery and new engine fluids. This is the last of My MC28’s so don’t miss out!
Bike comes with Utah state title and is titled as a street bike for road use. $500 deposit due immeadiatly after auctions end the PayPal. Balance due within 5 business days by check, bank wire or cash in person. Please text 801-358-6537 for more photos and with any questions.
This little beast is on a no-reserve listing, and has seen some active bidding with a little more than five days left in the auction. It’s titled and registered in Utah, so transferring it legally to your home state shouldn’t be a huge deal.