1994 - 1999 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC28
Length in Meters 1.970
Width ( m ) 0.650
Height ( m ) 1.045
Wheel base 1.340
Ground clearance ( m ) 0.130
Seat height 0.770
Wet weight ( kg ) R : 157 , SE : 157 , SP : 156
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 138 , SE : 138 , SP : 137
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 22.2 at 60 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.4 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 40 / 9,000
Maximum torque ( kgm/rpm ) 3.3 / 8500
Carburetor TB 10A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 1.2
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type R : Wet type coil springs , SE and SP : Dry type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.578
4th: 1.300
5th: 1.130
6th: 1.000
Primary Ratio 2.500
Final Ratio 2.933
Primary Drive Gear 24 / 60
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 44T
Caster degree 23 ° 00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 85
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 150/60-17
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs ( 276 m.m. ) with four-piston calipers , Rear: Hydraulic disc ( 220 m.m. )
Suspension R type : Front: Telescopic adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
SE and SP type : Front: Telescopic cartridge valve adjustable type ( preload and rebound ), Rear: Single shock adjustable damper ( Tension / compression ) Pro Link PRO-ARM single sided swingarm
Frame Aluminum twin tube diamond type frame
MC28 1994-1995
MC28 models go on sale from November 11, 1993 as a 1994 model. R type with Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non- adjustable, no dry clutch and standard wheels.
Ross White and Real Blue 1994 - 1994 250R SE
MC28 1994-1995
SE model with the fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and choice of colors.
Ross White and Sparkling Red 1994 - 1994 250R SE
MC28 1994-1995
SE model with the fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and choice of colors.
Rothmans Racing Colors 1994 only 250R SP
MC28 1994 only
SP model with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,500 units and the final year for Rothmans colors.
HRC Racing Colors 1995 only 250R SP
MC28 1995 only
SP model with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,500 units. HRC tri-colors.
Repsol Racing Colors 1996 only 250R SP
MC28 1996 only
The last SP model ever, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,000 units. Repsol colors.
Ross White and Sparkling Red 1996 - 1999 250R SE
MC28 1996-1999
SE model NSR, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and standard aluminum wheels. SE lineup becomes the standard model from 1996 and up.
Ross White and Violet 1996 - 1999 250R SE
MC28 1996-1999
SE model NSR, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and standard aluminum wheels. SE lineup becomes the standard model from 1996 and up.
R model - Silver type
SE and SP - gold type
MC28 rear brake
MC28 SE model only
SP Rear Magtek wheel
MC28 SP model only
SE and SP only
SE and SP only
seat storage
1990 - 1993 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC21
Length in Meters 1.975
Width ( m ) 0.655
Height ( m ) 1.060
Wheel base 1.340
Ground clearance ( m ) 0.135
Seat height 0.770
Wet weight ( kg ) R : 151 , SE : 153 , SP : 152
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 132 , SE : 134 , SP : 133
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 30.2 at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.4 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kgm/rpm ) 3.7 / 8500
Carburetor TA 22
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.0
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type R : Wet type coil springs , SE and SP : Dry type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.578
4th: 1.333
5th: 1.190
6th: 1.083
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.667
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 40T
Caster degree 23 ° 15 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 87
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 150/60-17
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs ( 276 m.m. ) with four-piston calipers , Rear: Hydraulic disc
Suspension R type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
SE and SP type : Front: Telescopic cartridge valve fully adjustable type for preload and rebound, Rear: Single shock adjustable damper ( Tension / compression ) Pro Link Gullarm swingarm
Frame Aluminum twin tube diamond type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve
Red/White/Blue 1990 - 1991 250R
MC21 1990-1991
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
Blue/White/Yellow 1990 - 1991 250R
MC21 1990-1991
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
MC21 1990-1991
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
Cabin Racing Colors 1990 only 250R SP
MC21 1990 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model in Cabin Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 2,500 units.
Black and gun metal grey 1991 250R
MC21 1991
New color introduced for standard model, Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable. Black and gun metal grey.
Pentex Racing Colors 1991 only 250R SP
MC21 1991 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model in Pentax Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 1,500 units.
Fighting Red and White 1991 250R SE
MC21 1991
The first SE model ever to go on sale. Fully adjustable front and rear suspension. Dry clutch. Standard aluminum wheels, NOT magtek.
Black and Fighting Red 1992 - 1993 250R SE
MC21 1992-1993
New colors for the SE model line. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Dry clutch and standard wheels. Black and Fighting Red colors.
Ross White and Real Blue 1992 - 1993 250R
MC21 1992-1993
New colors for the standard R model. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable shock. Ross White and Real Blue.
Fighting red and white 1992 - 1993 250R SE
MC21 1992-1993
New colors for the SE model line. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Dry clutch and standard wheels. Fighting red and white.
Rothmans Racing Colors 1992 only 250R SP
MC21 1992 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model in Rothmans Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 1,500 units.
Flash Colors 1993 only 250R SP
MC21 1993 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model. Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 900 units. Flash colors. Commemorative edition.
1989 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC18 NSR250R 5K (Standard), R 6K ( SP model)
Length in Meters 1.980
Width ( m ) 0.650
Height ( m ) 1.060
Wheel base 1.345
Seat height ( m ) 0.780
Dry Weight ( kg ) 131
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 30.2 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.3 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.8 / 8000
Carburetor TA21A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.1
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type R : Wet type coil springs , SP : Dry type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.631
4th: 1.368
5th: 1.250
6th: 1.173
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.800
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 42T
Caster degree 23° 25 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 87
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 150/60-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension R type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
SP type : Front: Telescopic cartridge valve fully adjustable type for preload and rebound, Rear: Single shock adjustable damper ( Tension / compression )
Frame Aluminum twin tube type frame
Fighting Red and White NSR250R 5K
MC18 (NSR250R 5K) 1989
The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Fighting Red and White.
Terra Blue and White NSR250R 5K
MC18 (NSR250R 5K) 1989
The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Terra Blue and White.
Seed Colors NSR250R 5K
MC18 (NSR250R 5K) 1989
The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Black and gun metal grey or also known as the SEED Colors in Japan.
Terra Racing Colors (SP only) NSR250R 6K
MC18 (NSR250R 6K) 1989 only
The second SP model was sold in the Terra Racing colors of silver and white with green accents. Magtek wheels, fully adjustable front and rear suspension and newly introduced dry clutch for the SP model only.
1988 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC18 R 2J (R) , R 4J (SP)
Length in Meters 1.985
Width ( m ) 0.640
Height ( m ) 1.105
Seat height ( m ) 0.770
Wheel base ( m) 1.355
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 127 , SP : 126
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 36 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.3 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.8 / 8000
Carburetor TA20A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.1
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type Wet type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 1.941
3rd: 1.500
4th: 1.272
5th: 1.136
6th: 1.045
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.733
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 41T
Caster degree 24°00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 90
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 140/60-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension R and SP type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
Frame Aluminum tube type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve
Fighting Red and White NSR250R 2J
MC18 (NSR250R 2J) 1988
All new PGM II, this is the first version of the MC 18. It went on sale in Japan January 19th, 1988. Fighting Red and White colors.
Terra Blue and White NSR250R 2J
MC18 (NSR250R 2J) 1988
All new PGM II, this is the first version of the MC 18. It went on sale in Japan January 19th, 1988. Terra Blue and White.
Rothmans Colors NSR250R 4J
MC18 (NSR250R 4J) 1988 only
The very first NSR250R SP ever. Magtek wheels, non-dry clutch, and standard suspension ( non adjustable rear and front preload only )went on sale March 15, 1988 in Japan. Rothmans colors.
1987 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC16 NSR250R G
Length in Meters 2.035
Width ( m ) 0.705
Height ( m ) 1.105
Seat height ( m ) 0.750
Wheel base ( m) 1.360
Ground clearance ( m ) 0.135
Dry Weight ( kg ) 125
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 41 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 6.2 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.6 / 8500
Carburetor TA10A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.2
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type Wet type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.642
2nd: 1.800
3rd: 1.380
4th: 1.125
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.916
Primary Ratio 2.652
Final Ratio 2.800
Primary Drive Gear 23 / 61
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 42T
Caster degree 26 °00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 103
Tire size Front: 100/80-17 , Rear 130/70-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension Front: Telescopic air valve semi-adjustable, Rear: Pro-Link Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
Frame Aluminum tube type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve
Fighting Red and White NSR250R G
MC16 (NSR250R G) 1987
The very first NSR 250R street model, went on sale in Japan October 1st, 1986 as a 1987 model. Fighting Red and White colors. Air valve front suspension and three spoke wheels.
Terra Blue and White NSR250R G
MC16 (NSR250R G) 1987
Terra Colors in Blue and White went on sale in March of 1987 in Japan. Air valve front suspension and three spoke wheels.
1987 NSR 250R (MC16) Catalogs
1989 NSR 250R (MC18) Catalogs
1989 NSR 250R SP Terra Colors (MC18) Catalogs
1990 NSR 250R (MC21) Catalogs
1994 NSR 250R and SE (MC28) Catalogs
1994 NSR 250R SP Rothmans Colors (MC28) Catalogs
1996 NSR 250R SE (MC28) Catalogs
1996 NSR 250R SP Repsol Colors (MC28) Catalogs
NS400R Rothmans special edition.
Model type MC28
Length in Meters 1.970
Width ( m ) 0.650
Height ( m ) 1.045
Wheel base 1.340
Ground clearance ( m ) 0.130
Seat height 0.770
Wet weight ( kg ) R : 157 , SE : 157 , SP : 156
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 138 , SE : 138 , SP : 137
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 22.2 at 60 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.4 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 40 / 9,000
Maximum torque ( kgm/rpm ) 3.3 / 8500
Carburetor TB 10A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 1.2
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type R : Wet type coil springs , SE and SP : Dry type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.578
4th: 1.300
5th: 1.130
6th: 1.000
Primary Ratio 2.500
Final Ratio 2.933
Primary Drive Gear 24 / 60
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 44T
Caster degree 23 ° 00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 85
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 150/60-17
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs ( 276 m.m. ) with four-piston calipers , Rear: Hydraulic disc ( 220 m.m. )
Suspension R type : Front: Telescopic adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
SE and SP type : Front: Telescopic cartridge valve adjustable type ( preload and rebound ), Rear: Single shock adjustable damper ( Tension / compression ) Pro Link PRO-ARM single sided swingarm
Frame Aluminum twin tube diamond type frame
MC28 1994-1995
MC28 models go on sale from November 11, 1993 as a 1994 model. R type with Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non- adjustable, no dry clutch and standard wheels.
Ross White and Real Blue 1994 - 1994 250R SE
MC28 1994-1995
SE model with the fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and choice of colors.
Ross White and Sparkling Red 1994 - 1994 250R SE
MC28 1994-1995
SE model with the fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and choice of colors.
Rothmans Racing Colors 1994 only 250R SP
MC28 1994 only
SP model with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,500 units and the final year for Rothmans colors.
HRC Racing Colors 1995 only 250R SP
MC28 1995 only
SP model with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,500 units. HRC tri-colors.
Repsol Racing Colors 1996 only 250R SP
MC28 1996 only
The last SP model ever, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,000 units. Repsol colors.
Ross White and Sparkling Red 1996 - 1999 250R SE
MC28 1996-1999
SE model NSR, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and standard aluminum wheels. SE lineup becomes the standard model from 1996 and up.
Ross White and Violet 1996 - 1999 250R SE
MC28 1996-1999
SE model NSR, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and standard aluminum wheels. SE lineup becomes the standard model from 1996 and up.
R model - Silver type
SE and SP - gold type
MC28 rear brake
MC28 SE model only
SP Rear Magtek wheel
MC28 SP model only
SE and SP only
SE and SP only
seat storage
1990 - 1993 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC21
Length in Meters 1.975
Width ( m ) 0.655
Height ( m ) 1.060
Wheel base 1.340
Ground clearance ( m ) 0.135
Seat height 0.770
Wet weight ( kg ) R : 151 , SE : 153 , SP : 152
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 132 , SE : 134 , SP : 133
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 30.2 at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.4 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kgm/rpm ) 3.7 / 8500
Carburetor TA 22
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.0
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type R : Wet type coil springs , SE and SP : Dry type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.578
4th: 1.333
5th: 1.190
6th: 1.083
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.667
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 40T
Caster degree 23 ° 15 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 87
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 150/60-17
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs ( 276 m.m. ) with four-piston calipers , Rear: Hydraulic disc
Suspension R type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
SE and SP type : Front: Telescopic cartridge valve fully adjustable type for preload and rebound, Rear: Single shock adjustable damper ( Tension / compression ) Pro Link Gullarm swingarm
Frame Aluminum twin tube diamond type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve
Red/White/Blue 1990 - 1991 250R
MC21 1990-1991
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
Blue/White/Yellow 1990 - 1991 250R
MC21 1990-1991
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
MC21 1990-1991
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
Cabin Racing Colors 1990 only 250R SP
MC21 1990 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model in Cabin Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 2,500 units.
Black and gun metal grey 1991 250R
MC21 1991
New color introduced for standard model, Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable. Black and gun metal grey.
Pentex Racing Colors 1991 only 250R SP
MC21 1991 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model in Pentax Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 1,500 units.
Fighting Red and White 1991 250R SE
MC21 1991
The first SE model ever to go on sale. Fully adjustable front and rear suspension. Dry clutch. Standard aluminum wheels, NOT magtek.
Black and Fighting Red 1992 - 1993 250R SE
MC21 1992-1993
New colors for the SE model line. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Dry clutch and standard wheels. Black and Fighting Red colors.
Ross White and Real Blue 1992 - 1993 250R
MC21 1992-1993
New colors for the standard R model. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable shock. Ross White and Real Blue.
Fighting red and white 1992 - 1993 250R SE
MC21 1992-1993
New colors for the SE model line. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Dry clutch and standard wheels. Fighting red and white.
Rothmans Racing Colors 1992 only 250R SP
MC21 1992 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model in Rothmans Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 1,500 units.
Flash Colors 1993 only 250R SP
MC21 1993 only
SP ( Sport Production ) model. Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 900 units. Flash colors. Commemorative edition.
1989 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC18 NSR250R 5K (Standard), R 6K ( SP model)
Length in Meters 1.980
Width ( m ) 0.650
Height ( m ) 1.060
Wheel base 1.345
Seat height ( m ) 0.780
Dry Weight ( kg ) 131
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 30.2 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.3 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.8 / 8000
Carburetor TA21A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.1
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type R : Wet type coil springs , SP : Dry type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.631
4th: 1.368
5th: 1.250
6th: 1.173
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.800
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 42T
Caster degree 23° 25 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 87
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 150/60-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension R type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
SP type : Front: Telescopic cartridge valve fully adjustable type for preload and rebound, Rear: Single shock adjustable damper ( Tension / compression )
Frame Aluminum twin tube type frame
Fighting Red and White NSR250R 5K
MC18 (NSR250R 5K) 1989
The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Fighting Red and White.
Terra Blue and White NSR250R 5K
MC18 (NSR250R 5K) 1989
The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Terra Blue and White.
Seed Colors NSR250R 5K
MC18 (NSR250R 5K) 1989
The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Black and gun metal grey or also known as the SEED Colors in Japan.
Terra Racing Colors (SP only) NSR250R 6K
MC18 (NSR250R 6K) 1989 only
The second SP model was sold in the Terra Racing colors of silver and white with green accents. Magtek wheels, fully adjustable front and rear suspension and newly introduced dry clutch for the SP model only.
1988 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC18 R 2J (R) , R 4J (SP)
Length in Meters 1.985
Width ( m ) 0.640
Height ( m ) 1.105
Seat height ( m ) 0.770
Wheel base ( m) 1.355
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 127 , SP : 126
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 36 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.3 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.8 / 8000
Carburetor TA20A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.1
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type Wet type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 1.941
3rd: 1.500
4th: 1.272
5th: 1.136
6th: 1.045
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.733
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 41T
Caster degree 24°00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 90
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 140/60-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension R and SP type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
Frame Aluminum tube type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve
Fighting Red and White NSR250R 2J
MC18 (NSR250R 2J) 1988
All new PGM II, this is the first version of the MC 18. It went on sale in Japan January 19th, 1988. Fighting Red and White colors.
Terra Blue and White NSR250R 2J
MC18 (NSR250R 2J) 1988
All new PGM II, this is the first version of the MC 18. It went on sale in Japan January 19th, 1988. Terra Blue and White.
Rothmans Colors NSR250R 4J
MC18 (NSR250R 4J) 1988 only
The very first NSR250R SP ever. Magtek wheels, non-dry clutch, and standard suspension ( non adjustable rear and front preload only )went on sale March 15, 1988 in Japan. Rothmans colors.
1987 NSR 250R Specifications
Model type MC16 NSR250R G
Length in Meters 2.035
Width ( m ) 0.705
Height ( m ) 1.105
Seat height ( m ) 0.750
Wheel base ( m) 1.360
Ground clearance ( m ) 0.135
Dry Weight ( kg ) 125
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 41 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 6.2 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.6 / 8500
Carburetor TA10A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.2
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type Wet type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.642
2nd: 1.800
3rd: 1.380
4th: 1.125
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.916
Primary Ratio 2.652
Final Ratio 2.800
Primary Drive Gear 23 / 61
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 42T
Caster degree 26 °00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 103
Tire size Front: 100/80-17 , Rear 130/70-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension Front: Telescopic air valve semi-adjustable, Rear: Pro-Link Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
Frame Aluminum tube type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve
Fighting Red and White NSR250R G
MC16 (NSR250R G) 1987
The very first NSR 250R street model, went on sale in Japan October 1st, 1986 as a 1987 model. Fighting Red and White colors. Air valve front suspension and three spoke wheels.
Terra Blue and White NSR250R G
MC16 (NSR250R G) 1987
Terra Colors in Blue and White went on sale in March of 1987 in Japan. Air valve front suspension and three spoke wheels.
1987 NSR 250R (MC16) Catalogs
1989 NSR 250R (MC18) Catalogs
1989 NSR 250R SP Terra Colors (MC18) Catalogs
1990 NSR 250R (MC21) Catalogs
1994 NSR 250R and SE (MC28) Catalogs
1994 NSR 250R SP Rothmans Colors (MC28) Catalogs
1996 NSR 250R SE (MC28) Catalogs
1996 NSR 250R SP Repsol Colors (MC28) Catalogs
NS400R Rothmans special edition.
