1994Honda NSR 250SE MC28
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The 1994 Honda NSR 250SE MC28 is a Japanese sports bike with a 249cc liquid-cooled two-stroke V-twin making 40 hp. It weighs 138 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 16-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 138.0 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Honda, built around a 249cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Honda NSR 250SE MC28 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 94.3% of the time, 11.1 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 96% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda NSR 250SE MC28 | 96 Excellent | 105 |
| 2 | Gilera Saturno 500 | 64 Good | 208 |
| 3 | Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma | 39 Below average | 2,632 |
| 4 | Kawasaki ZXR 400 | 24 Below average | 14,183 |
| 5 | Honda VFR 400 R | 24 Below average | 15,169 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Ninja 250 | 22 Below average | 365 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2899 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.5 mm
- Compression
- 7.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1340 mm
- Overall length
- 1970 mm
- Overall width
- 650 mm
- Overall height
- 1045 mm
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Dry weight
- 138.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 157.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm Telescopic air valve semi- adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Rear: Pro- Link Single shock swingarm non- adjustable
- Trail
- 85 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x disc s 2 piston calipers
- Rear brakes
- Single disc 1 piston caliper
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17 54 H
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-R17 66 H
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 138 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda NSR 250SE MC28?
The 1994 Honda NSR 250SE MC28 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda NSR 250SE MC28 have?
The 1994 Honda NSR 250SE MC28 has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda NSR 250SE MC28 have?
The 1994 Honda NSR 250SE MC28 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Honda NSR 250SE MC28 weigh?
The 1994 Honda NSR 250SE MC28 has a Dry weight of 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds).
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