The NS250R MC11 was introduced in 1985
and was the leading edge design destined
to be the ultimate configuration for a twin
cylinder 2-stroke motorcycle. It sported
both an aluminium frame and swingarm, unheard
of on a road-bike in it's day, along with
Honda's trendy Astralight wheels. The engine
for the NS was closely based on the same
design as the factory works machines, again
Honda used the ATAC system similar to the
MVX, but had now introduced a nickel-silicone
carbide (Nikasil) coating on the cylinders
for reduced friction and greater wear resistance.
1985 Honda NS250R MC11
The NS250R's design and styling was taken
directly from the works RS250R's of that
era, a bike that was cleaning up in GP's
and eventually allowed Freddie Spencer to
win both the 250 and 500 World GP titles
in the same season!
