The Honda NSR 250 R motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 131 kg (288.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda NSR 250 R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 17% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
About 19% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 64th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
45 hp — more powerful than about 49% of Honda models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.
780 mm — taller than about 49% of Honda models.
16 L — larger than about 64% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,980
2,078
5% below average.
650
827
21% below average.
1,060
1,161
9% below average.
1,345
1,431
6% below average.
780
780
Close to average.
135
184
27% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/60-18 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.344 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 343.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 180.7 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1989 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 7.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Twin Keihin Flat slides |
| Ignition | CDI PGM II |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Injected 2-stroke oil |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin spar aluminum |
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| Rake | 23.0° |
| Trail | 87 mm (3.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 131 kg (288.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,980 mm (78.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 650 mm (25.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,345 mm (53.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.20 L (0.32 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 209.2 km/h (130.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3435 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Expansion chamber, RC power valves |
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