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Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II - [1989]
This edition of the Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Honda NSR 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1989 NSR 250 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the NSR 250's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 149 kgs (328 lbs) this makes the Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Honda NSR 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 10 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 45 bhp (33 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 25.7 lb-ft (34.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda NSR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1980 Kawasaki KDX 450 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II.
The 1989 Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II has a Power to weight ratio of 302.0 bhp per ton and 173.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 NSR 250 competing with the 1980 Kawasaki KDX 450 Single Cylinder [326.0 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Suzuki RG 400 Walter Wolf [325.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda NSR 250 generating around 173.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Suzuki GSX 750 E [197.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1982 Suzuki GSX 750 E [197.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.5 secs, this makes the Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II similar in acceleration to the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (12.2 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom XP (12.2 secs). This Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1989 Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II and the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner Midnight
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner Midnight (12.8 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider SE (12.8 secs).
The 1989 version of the Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II has a maximum speed of 125mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 NSR 250 equals the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1989 Honda NSR 250 R MC18-II then how about a 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT (136 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken (136 mph).
