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Honda NSR 250 R MC28 - [1994]
This edition of the Honda NSR 250 R MC28 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1994. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.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 1994 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 157 kgs (346 lbs) this makes the Honda NSR 250 R MC28 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 1994 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 40 bhp (29 kW) @ 9000 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 23.8 lb-ft (32.3 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 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 1991 Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28.
The 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28 has a Power to weight ratio of 254.7 bhp per ton and 151.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1994 NSR 250 competing with the 1991 Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja [279.5 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja [279.5 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 151.7 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 1983 Suzuki GS 650 G Katana [176.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Suzuki GS 650 G Katana [176.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.8 secs, this makes the Honda NSR 250 R MC28 similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS (14.5 secs) and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE (14.5 secs). This Honda NSR 250 R MC28 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 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28 and the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner
When talking about the performance of the 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28 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 (12.8 secs) and the 2010 Yamaha Star Raider S 1900 (12.8 secs).
The 1994 version of the Honda NSR 250 R MC28 has a maximum speed of 125mph.
Top Speed of the 1994 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 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28 then how about a 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT (136 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken (136 mph).
Yamaha YZF1000 R Thunder ace
Engine Capacity: 1002 cc
Top Speed: 163 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.3 secs @ 131 mph
