Quick reference to the different NSR models
| Not sure which model of NSR do you have ? Just bought a NSR and have no idea ? Well take a look at all of the models and years ever made. These are based on the Japanese years of production, so they may differ in your country due to different registration laws. For example a MC16 is a 1987 model even though it went on sale in late 1986. But some people outside Japan have registered their GREY MARKET bikes as earlier or even later year models. I have seen 1985 MC28 Models, 1997 MC16 models and 2002 MC21 models, so please use the pictures below to confirm which model is yours. Cheers !! |
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Model
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Year
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Color
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Comment
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MC16 (NSR250R G) |
1987
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The very first NSR 250R street model, went on sale in Japan October 1st, 1986 as a 1987 model. Fighting Red and White colors. Air valve front suspension and three spoke wheels. |
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MC16 (NSR250R G) |
1987
|
 |
Terra
Colors in Blue and White went on sale in March of 1987
in Japan. Air valve front suspension and
three spoke wheels.
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Model
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Year
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Color
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Comment
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MC18 (NSR250R 2J) |
1988
|
 |
All
new PGM II, this is the first version of the MC 18. It went on sale
in Japan January 19th, 1988.
Fighting Red and White colors.
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MC18 (NSR250R 2J) |
1988
|
 |
All
new PGM II, this is the first version of the MC 18. It went on sale
in Japan January 19th, 1988. Terra Blue and White.
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MC18 (NSR250R 4J) |
1988
only |
 |
The
very first NSR250R SP ever. Magtek wheels, non-dry clutch, and standard
suspension ( non adjustable rear and front preload only )went on sale
March 15, 1988
in Japan. Rothmans colors.
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Model
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Year
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Color
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Comment
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MC18 (NSR250R 5K) |
1989
|
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The second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Fighting Red and White. |
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MC18 (NSR250R 5K) |
1989
|
 |
The
second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went
on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Terra Blue and White.
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MC18 (NSR250R 5K) |
1989
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The
second version of the MC18 PGM II. Also known as the R5K model. It went
on sale February 10, 1989 in Japan. Black
and gun metal grey
or also known as the SEED Colors in Japan.
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MC18 (NSR250R 6K) |
1989
only |
 |
The
second SP model was sold in the Terra Racing colors of silver and white
with green accents. Magtek wheels, fully adjustable front and rear suspension
and newly introduced dry clutch for the SP model only.
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Model
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Year
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Color
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Comment
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MC21
|
1990-
1991 |
 |
All
new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February
13, 1990.
Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable
for preload only. Rear non-adjustable.
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MC21
|
1990-
1991 |
 |
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable. |
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MC21
|
1990-
1991 |
 |
All new NSR 250R goes on sale in Japan from February 13, 1990. Known as the Gull Arm NSR or MC21. PGM III technology. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable. |
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MC21
|
1990
only |
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SP ( Sport Production ) model in Cabin Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 2,500 units. |
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MC21
|
1991
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New color introduced for standard model, Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable. Black and gun metal grey. |
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MC21
|
1991
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The first SE model ever to go on sale. Fully adjustable front and rear suspension. Dry clutch. Standard aluminum wheels, NOT magtek. |
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MC21
|
1991
only |
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SP ( Sport Production ) model in Pentax Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 1,500 units. |
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MC21
|
1992-
1993 |
 |
New colors for the standard R model. Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non-adjustable shock. Ross White and Real Blue. |
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MC21
|
1992-
1993 |
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New colors for the SE model line. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Dry clutch and standard wheels. Fighting red and white. |
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MC21
|
1992-
1993 |
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New colors for the SE model line. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Dry clutch and standard wheels. Black and Fighting Red colors. |
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MC21
|
1992
only |
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SP ( Sport Production ) model in Rothmans Racing colors, Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 1,500 units. |
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MC21
|
1993
only |
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SP ( Sport Production ) model. Magtek wheels, dry clutch, fully adjustable suspension front and rear with a limited production run of 900 units. Flash colors. Commemorative edition. |
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Model
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Year
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Color
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Comment
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MC28
|
1994-
1995 |
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MC28 models go on sale from November 11, 1993 as a 1994 model. R type with Front forks adjustable for preload only. Rear non- adjustable, no dry clutch and standard wheels. |
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MC28
|
1994-
1995 |
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SE model with the fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and choice of colors. |
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MC28
|
1994-
1995 |
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SE model with the fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and choice of colors. |
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MC28
|
1994
only
|
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SP model with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,500 units and the final year for Rothmans colors. |
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MC28
|
1995
only
|
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SP model with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,500 units. HRC tri-colors. |
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MC28
|
1996-1999
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SE model NSR, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and standard aluminum wheels. SE lineup becomes the standard model from 1996 and up. |
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MC28
|
1996-1999
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SE model NSR, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch and standard aluminum wheels. SE lineup becomes the standard model from 1996 and up. |
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MC28
|
1996
only
|
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The last SP model ever, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, dry clutch, Magtek wheels, limited production run of 1,000 units. Repsol colors. |