MC18
1988 NSR 250R Specifications
R 2J Standard model (Pictured on left)
R 4J SP Rothmans Colors
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Model type MC18 R 2J (R) , R 4J (SP)
Length in Meters 1.985
Width ( m ) 0.640
Height ( m ) 1.105
Seat height ( m ) 0.770
Wheel base ( m) 1.355
Dry Weight ( kg ) R : 127 , SP : 126
Rider capacity 1 rider + 1 passenger
Fuel consumption ( km/liter ) 36 km's per liter at 50 km/h cruising speed
Engine type MC16E Liquid cooled two stroke 90 degree two cylinder V-twin crankcase reed valve
Displacement 249 c.c.
Bore x stroke 54.0 x 54.5
Compression 7.3 : 1
Maximum power ( PS/rpm ) 45 / 9,500
Maximum torque ( kg-m/rpm ) 3.8 / 8000
Carburetor TA20A
Starter Kick starter
Ignition CDI type
Oil capacity ( liter ) 2.1
Fuel capacity ( liter ) 16
Clutch type Wet type coil springs
Transmission 6 speed return
Gear ratio 1st: 2.846
2nd: 1.941
3rd: 1.500
4th: 1.272
5th: 1.136
6th: 1.045
Primary Ratio 2.360
Final Ratio 2.733
Primary Drive Gear 25 / 59
Stock sprocket size Front: 15T , Rear: 41T
Caster degree 24°00 degrees
Trail ( m.m. ) 90
Tire size Front: 110/70-17 , Rear 140/60-18
Brakes Front: Hydraulic double discs with two-piston calipers ( single sided ), Rear: Hydraulic disc ( single piston )
Suspension R and SP type : Front: Telescopic semi adjustable for preload only, Rear: Single shock swingarm non-adjustable
Frame Aluminum tube type frame
Engine Performance Curve
Driving Performance Curve

Color Variations

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1988 NSR 250R SP - 78K Click for full size
Fighting Red and White
NSR250R 2J
Terra Blue and White
NSR250R 2J
Rothmans Colors
NSR250R 4J

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54K - 1988 NSR Rear brake
53K - 1988 NSR Front brakes
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