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Honda NSR250R

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Honda NSR250R
1989 Honda NSR250R (MC18 R5k in SEED livery)
ManufacturerHonda
Production1985–1996
PredecessorHonda NS250
Classsport bike
Engine249 cc (15.2 cu in), liquid Cooled, two-stroke, 90° V-Twin
Crankcase Reed Valve Induction
Bore / stroke54 mm × 54.5 mm (2.13 in × 2.15 in)
TransmissionSix Speed constant mesh manual
BrakesDrilled vented discs front and rear
TiresFront: 110/70 × 17"
Rear: 150/60 × 18"
Rake, trail23° 15', 87mm
Wheelbase1,345 mm (53.0 in)
DimensionsL: 1,980 mm (78 in)
W: 650 mm (26 in)
H: 1,060 mm (42 in)
Seat height780 mm (31 in)
Fuel capacity17.2 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
Oil capacity2.1 L (0.46 imp gal; 0.55 US gal)

The NSR250R series is the road legal variant of the Honda NSR250 two-stroke race motorcycle series. It was manufactured between 1985 and 1996.

Models

1987 NSR250R MC16
1988 NSR250R MC18 R2
1988 NSR250R SP R4 Rothmans MC18
1989 NSR250R MC18 R5
1989 NSR250R SP MC18 R6
1990 NSR250R MC21
1990 NSR250R SP MC21
1991 NSR250R MC21
1991 NSR250SE MC21
1992 NSR250R MC21
1992 NSR250R SP MC21
1992 NSR250SP Rothmans MC21
1993 NSR250SE MC21
1994 NSR250R MC28
1994 NSR250R SP Rothmans
1994 NSR250SE MC28
1995 NSR250R SP HRC
1996 NSR250R SP Repsol
1996 NSR250SE MC28

Engine/Gearbox

1989 MC18 Crankshaft Assembly

MC18 R5k

The engine is a 249cc 90° V-twin liquid-cooled two-stroke with crankcase reed valve induction via twin naturally aspirated carburetors.
Bore and Stroke: 54mm × 54.5mm The gearbox is a six-speed constant mesh cassette type with multi-plate wet clutch. The MC18 crankshaft was sold as a complete assembly by Honda. Hence, individual crankshaft components were not readily available making it very difficult to rebuild the crankshafts. This crankshaft part is no longer an available part from Honda, which can make restoration of these machines difficult. However, these types of parts can often be found in the aftermarket.

MC18 R6k

The engine is the same as the R5k. The only difference is that it has a dry multi-plate clutch.

Suspension

MC18 R5k

Front: Twin telescopic forks. Oil-filled damper with spring preload adjustment only.
Rear: Single rising rate shock. Pro-Link with external coil. Variable spring preload adjustment only.

MC18 R6k

Front: Twin telescopic forks. Oil-filled damper cartridge with spring preload and rebound damping adjustment.
Rear: Single rising rate rear shock. Pro-Link with external coil. Gas/oil damper with variable spring preload. Rebound and compression damping adjustment.

References