Couple of rare beasts from the mid 90's

for your viewing pleasure

1994 NSR250SE MC28


1994 NSR250SP MC28


And both together.


I know taste is a personal thing, but in my opinion i think the Rothmans is the prettiest bike i have ever seen

 

very nice! love them.

 

I'm feeling very jealous

 

the Rothmans at "fastone" was sold in stafford in october last year apparently, but oddly enough came back (or never actually got sold)
One thing i will say about fastlines bikes, they are top dollar, but they are clean i will give them that.
just make sure you know what you are buying and go eyes wide open and dont have the wool pulled with sales patter.
almost all have been dream machined, so none original paint, check they have magtek wheels if an SP, and the correct suspension for the model too.
some are bitsa's and not worth top dollar premium money you would ask for one with matching numbers / original bikes.

the MC21 is actually a better bike than my 28's in many ways. the 21 is easier to de-restrict and get 60bhp out of unlike the 28 with it's too clever PGM4 and smartcard igntion limited to 40odd bhp. also the single sider weighs a ton so the 21 is lighter and handles better and is quicker. but the 28 wins just based on looks.

With tyga pipes, modded airbox, and MC21 flywheel i hope to liberate around low to mid 50's BHP from the rothmans. you can go the whole hog and get a reprogrammed PGM4 to match the Honda HRC030 card for around a grand to get a more agressive power curve and nearly 60bhp.
however for the cost involved and losing your speedo (LCD dash just shows the temp when used with a HRC smartcard) its hardly worth it.
fact is, if i want to go faster i go take another bike out. but a lightweight 250 with proper suspension and tyres is a blast in the low speed corners.