| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1984–2009 |
| Predecessor | Honda CR72 |
| Successor | Kalex Moto2 (Honda CBR600RR) |
| Class | 250 cc |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in)two-stroke engine 75°V-twin |
| Bore /stroke | 54 mm × 54.5 mm (2.13 in × 2.15 in) |
| Power | 118 hp (88 kW) @ 12,900 rpm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm (53 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,954 mm (76.9 in) W: 640 mm (25 in) H: 1,090 mm (43 in) |
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal) |
| Related | Honda NSR250 |
TheHonda RS250R was a racemotorcycle manufactured byHonda to race in the 250cc class of theGrand Prix motorcycle World Championship. It was conceived as aproduction racer for customer teams and privateer riders, while factory-supported teams raced the works bikes RS250RW andNSR250.
The RS250R debuted in 1984 as a development prototype, racing in the domesticAll Japan Road Race Championship and entering some rounds in the World Championship. It was put on sale for customer teams for the1985 season onwards.
The Honda RS250R featured aV-twin 250 cctwo-stroke engine with a V-angle of 90 degrees. A new 75 degrees V-twin was introduced in 1993.
Between 1984 and 2009 the RS250R has been produced in four different generations, named: ND5 (1984), NF5 (1987), NX5 (1993) and NXA (2001).
The bike should not be confused with the RS250RW, which was the name adopted for factory bikes in 1985 and from 2003 to 2009. Between 1986 and 2002 the factory bikes were named NSR250.
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