Honda NSR 250 R Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda NSR 250 R motorcycle dimensions for 1989 is length 78 in (1,980 mm), width 25.6 in (650 mm), height 41.7 in (1,060 mm), wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 30.7 in (780 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).

Honda NSR 250 R dimensions at a glance

Overall length
78 in (1,980 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
25.6 in (650 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.7 in (1,060 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
53 in (1,345 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.7 in (780 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length78 in (1,980 mm)
Observed category range: 53.6 in (1,362 mm) to 114.7 in (2,913 mm)
Width25.6 in (650 mm)
Observed category range: 22.4 in (570 mm) to 64 in (1,626 mm)
Height41.7 in (1,060 mm)
Observed category range: 33.5 in (850 mm) to 59.3 in (1,507 mm)
Wheelbase53 in (1,345 mm)
Observed category range: 35.2 in (895 mm) to 75.7 in (1,923 mm)
Seat height30.7 in (780 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 mm)
Observed category range: 3.3 in (85 mm) to 13.2 in (336 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length25th percentile
This model
78 in (1,980 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 192 comparable Honda models.
Width3rd percentile
This model
25.6 in (650 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (776 mm)
4.9 in below the category median from 168 comparable Honda models.
Height13th percentile
This model
41.7 in (1,060 mm)
Category median
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
3.1 in below the category median from 159 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase32nd percentile
This model
53 in (1,345 mm)
Category median
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
4.5 in below the category median from 263 comparable Honda models.
Seat height48th percentile
This model
30.7 in (780 mm)
Category median
30.7 in (780 mm)
About the same as the category median from 264 comparable Honda models.
Clearance34th percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 194 comparable Honda models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.7 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 25 in (635 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 13.9 sq ft (1.29 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

10%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 78 in (1,980 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 4.7 in below median
Width 25.6 in (650 mm) 30.5 in (776 mm) 4.9 in below median
Height 41.7 in (1,060 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 3.1 in below median
Wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 4.5 in below median
Seat height 30.7 in (780 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) About the same as median
Ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.4 in below median

Honda NSR 250 R dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1989 78 in (1,980 mm) 25.6 in (650 mm) 41.7 in (1,060 mm) 53 in (1,345 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Honda NSR 250 R dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda NSR 250 R seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.7 in (780 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Does the Honda NSR 250 R have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 53 in (1,345 mm), giving the Honda NSR 250 R a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda NSR 250 R have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in below the category median.

Is the Honda NSR 250 R compact or large?

The representative overall length is 78 in (1,980 mm), making the Honda NSR 250 R shorter than most comparable Honda models. 4.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13.9 sq ft (1.29 m²).

What do the Honda NSR 250 R width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 25.6 in (650 mm) and representative height is 41.7 in (1,060 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda NSR 250 R?

The main listed figures are overall length 78 in (1,980 mm), wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 30.7 in (780 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.