When Honda Built Strokers: 1995 Honda NSR250R SP MC28

This entry has been published on November 7, 2011 and links to eBay may have been updated to point to similar bikes of interest.

They used to build them and they used to build good ones. As pure street bikes I really don’t think you can find a better two stroke 250. I’ve always considered them the most civilized 250 to own. Keep it stock, run some good oil in it and you’ll be a happy camper.

I sure like what I’m seeing: a SP model, relatively low miles (12,0014), stock condition and of course a title.

From the seller:

I purchased this bike a few years ago from a local owner and have loved it ever since. The bike is a blast to ride and looks great. This bike is the “SP” version which comes with the magnesium wheels. From what I understand there was only 1500 of these bikes in the factory racing colors made. The only flaws are the slight scratches on the right side fairing as noted in the pics and a very small ding in the tank that I can’t get to show up on camera. The bike comes with a Maryland title that lists the bike as a 1989. This bike has not been derestricted or modified. The SP spec includes the dry clutch, magnesium MagTek wheels, and fully adjustable suspension, and this was the top of the line NSR made. A Two Brothers stand is included. I have both of the original Honda Credit card keys.

Some Honda tech.

I wonder why Honda never went with upside down forks with the NSR. It wasn’t like they were skimping on technology elsewhere. It still has the original brake lines. They are usually one of the first things changed.

Maybe the Honda experts can spot more but all I’m noticing is the missing passenger seat. I’m guessing the steering dampner is an add on. Just a nice solid, stock example of an NSR.

What are you willing to pay for said solid, stock example? The seller has a $7,500 BIN to go along with the auction. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if someone jumps on the BIN. I’ve seen quite a few nice, later model NSR listed for close to $10,000. Yes, the market has softened but these are still rare bikes (especially later model ones). Toss in the the title and condition and the price seems reasonable.