[{"id": 16871873, "authorName": "Catana246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catana246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only I weren\u2019t 64 and 6\u20193\u201d. What a lovely screamer! GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739915084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16871887, "authorName": "Joexray77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joexray77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tiny. Pretty. Spendy. Hang on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739915120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16871917, "authorName": "Joexray77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joexray77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Catana246 I'm 6'4\" and turned 65 last Thursday. So I feel you...but the next 4-5 years will be the best we ever feel on a bike this small. So better now than never. ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1739915221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16872236, "authorName": "J.B.2.1.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.b.2.1.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the last of the breed. I used to race against MC18 (and 3MA) on VJ21. It doesn't matter which one, these bike are absolute gems. Like, literally, just how lovingly they were put together. Every part is exquisite. They really don't build them like they used to. And we used to take it for granted.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1739916161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16872274, "authorName": "Andybm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by Andybm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739916287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16872323, "authorName": "JimPR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpr/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "USD $1,500 bid placed by JimPR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739916432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16872400, "authorName": "Scaleracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scaleracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great bikes, but short fuses. Please realize that if stock this engine may need work. I currently own 3 NSR 250's one with under 2000 miles. On all the crank seals failed. Great for show, but if ridden in anger, please be sure the motor is up to it. rubber seals inside the motor just like tires age out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739916741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16873520, "authorName": "wheels58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheels58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d sure like to know how that California license plate came into existence?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739921346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16873955, "authorName": "901Loser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/901loser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always thought this generation was the best looking", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739923839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16874149, "authorName": "Mprusty1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mprusty1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs work..? When was the last time it was started or ran to temps? Appears that the electric system is still connected in the pics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739926004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16874325, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mprusty1 \n\nFull running condition. I just started it last week. It actually has maybe 2-3 more KM than the photos show because I rode it around the neighborhood recently. I used HP Honda Trans red bottle about 6 months ago. Always had Motul 710 as far as I am aware. Only Chevron 91 by me also.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739927709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16874559, "authorName": "1982Honda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1982honda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739930175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16874568, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazingly cool bike. Honda's offerings in the mid-1990s were the height of engineering and styling. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739930295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16874609, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I truly feel this was the Mecca of all the 250 2ts. The build quality, the reliability, and the way they feel riding on the road. I think Honda was the only one who did a single sided swingarm for the 2ts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739930808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16874923, "authorName": "Yamabilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yamabilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only they didn't have novice plates as stock :) Seriously though, beautiful machine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739934850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16875025, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yamabilly\n\nI believe the yellow in road racing is the 500cc class vs motocross novice plates. This Rothmams livery was to commemorate their success in the 250cc and 500cc class", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739936128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16875216, "authorName": "Yamabilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yamabilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Driift - that was a reference to amateur roadracing in the US, WERA in particular. Yellow are novice plates background and white are expert. A joke, because I'm obviously a funny guy amd all. I get that back in the day the 500s at least (Doohan, Rainey, Lawson etc) had yellow plates. Can't say i recall the 250 backgrounds. Regardless, like I said, these are fantastic paint schemes, before tobacco sponsorship was frowned upon. Nowadays Honda is just pimping spanish gas station colors. Ugh!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739939779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16875561, "authorName": "BuzzF1SnoPto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzf1snopto/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "USD $10,100 bid placed by BuzzF1SnoPto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739961467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16875789, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "USD $12,500 bid placed by Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739971005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16876172, "authorName": "mxrider302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider302/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "USD $13,000 bid placed by mxrider302", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739975586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16876408, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "USD $14,500 bid placed by Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739977934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16877527, "authorName": "Brooklyn67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooklyn67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing little street 2-stroke machines and very, very cool that they have the single sided swingarm as the full race RS250 (but nowhere close to the horsepower :) ). Incredible condition as well! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739986270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16877584, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brooklyn67 - They really are! If you are only used to standard sport bikes weight and size, these 250s are like a mini version, so lightweight. Its a unique experience for sure, but what I like most about them, is its a controlled speed and a very visceral experience... you feel like you are absolutely flying but you look down at the speedo and its like 80KPH. LOL. Thank you for the kind words!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739986741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16877631, "authorName": "Brooklyn67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooklyn67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drift Absolutely! I raced Honda RS125s and RS250s...there's nothing like them. And these NSR street machines are such great representatives of the HRC heritage/legacy AND will make anyone a better rider, once they figure out the 2T powerband and how to use their lightweight. Every street corner will feel like a MotoGP opportunity :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739986935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16877685, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brooklyn67 - Speaking (typing) of the power band, these MC28s are quite linear obviously once it hits in the 6-7K range it really starts to boogie but its actually quite user friendly on the street. I had a 1996 RS250 with the VJ22A motor and that was an absolute dog to ride down low but it whacked you when you opened it up. These MC28s have a really good bottom end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739987294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16877713, "authorName": "idgidu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idgidu/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "USD $16,250 bid placed by idgidu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739987469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16877863, "authorName": "Yamadude68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yamadude68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this to be the first ever NSR250 auctioned here on BaT. Wow, amazing bike and bringing the big money early on as it should. So for what its worth- hopefully my '87 NSR250 (MC16) will be the second example here for auction this Spring, but \"no reserve\" of course. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739988208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16878387, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "USD $17,500 bid placed by Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739990280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16878466, "authorName": "Harossi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harossi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could also get original MC28 parts in fortune cookie boxes \ud83d\ude06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739990610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16878717, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Harossi - the new Honda parts were purchased many years ago. Not sure how they can be sourced anymore. Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739991494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16905013, "authorName": "Garagerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drift - great bike. Im a vintage 2 stroke nut myself and just back from trip that included bringing 2 across country to ride while I stayed for a while up the road from you in Laguna\u2026\r\n\r\nOne was my SDR200 Yamaha, the other my RG500\u2026.\r\n\r\nI did have my enclosed trailer with but it was a 3 bike, stuffed with 4, so I couldn\u2019t have brought this back (makes me feel better at least!)\r\n\r\nAnyway, I was unaware of this \u201cProgram Card\u201d situation\u2026.so the high octane PGM card changes the CDI and increases HP? Do you know to what figure?\r\n\r\nConsidering adding a 250 to the lineup or a NS400R (that would give me single, twin, triple and four)\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740229812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16905695, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagerat - like all the 2t 250s that I am aware of, they were restricted for the JDM market. Some it was carburetion, others porting, but Honda did the cards. There were a few different cards one for wet conditions, one for dry and then the all-around card for unleaded fuel which is the most useful card, the P-030. I am not exactly sure how it works but I had an NSR years ago with one and it was a significant increase in power. I assume it advances the timing more. It\u2019s a very rare card to find and to have one actually programmed as they have to be sent back overseas to be mated with the specific dash of the bike. Good Saturday everyone.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740237966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16919476, "authorName": "GeorgeA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgea/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "USD $18,000 bid placed by GeorgeA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740424332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16919686, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "USD $19,000 bid placed by Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740425023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16922197, "authorName": "Jet2sun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2sun/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "USD $19,500 bid placed by Jet2sun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740442650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16922516, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "USD $20,000 bid placed by Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740446157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16924814, "authorName": "Twocyclerider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocyclerider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed one ignition card states unleaded fuel only, anyone have knowledge on this ? I have a 96 MC28 which I receintly switched to low lead Avgas because it was convenient to get and does not contain ethanol which I figured would be better. Thoughts ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740500117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16925503, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@twocyclerider \u2026 that is the high performance HRC card. If you have the standard card I\u2019m not sure that is applicable but I am not 100% sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740504871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16926481, "authorName": "Twocyclerider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocyclerider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Driift Thank you, I do see it is the HRC card which is higher performance, curious why unleaded fuel only, lead was removed from fuel in the 70s with the introduction of catalytic converters which of course these bikes do not have, I remember reading somewhere back in the day of two stroke grand prix racing if race fuel was not available they would use Avgas which was good for performance. I was hoping for a clear reason why unleaded is recommended, hopefully the lead won't any cause damage.\r\nBTW, Beautiful Rothmans MC28 here, someone is going to get a gem, I will be watching, good luck to all the bidders !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740508539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16926985, "authorName": "GeorgeA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Twocyclerider\nWas wondering what the octane level is aviation fuel ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740510451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16929933, "authorName": "Harossi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harossi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@twocyclerider I have 2 MC28s that came along with a standard card, a \u201cRain\u201d card, and the HRC card. I use pump gas and never had any issues with any card, even the HRC card. My opinion is that you may be overdoing it with Avgas, even though it certainly doesn\u2019t hurt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740520091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16929986, "authorName": "3ktt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3ktt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous bike!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740520284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930238, "authorName": "Kie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Almost 30 years ago I sent some enterprising individual in cali a crisp hundo in the mail. In exchange he told me how to get the lights working on an MC28 when using an HRC card. \r\n\r\nThose were the days! The best part is the speedo that turns into a giant digital engine temp display in celsius. \r\n\r\nOne of the most special bikes ever offered on BaT no doubt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740521123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930378, "authorName": "Conedodger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conedodger/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "USD $28,250 bid placed by Conedodger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740521482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16930384, "authorName": "clr1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clr1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First serious bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740521503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930386, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "USD $30,000 bid placed by Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740521513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16930398, "authorName": "Conedodger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conedodger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Threw what I had at it! I'm out.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1740521537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930411, "authorName": "Joexray77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joexray77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would seem reserve has been met?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740521577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930421, "authorName": "Driift (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "California title HRC Card spectacular condition of one of the most desirable liveries ever on a bike.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740521593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930435, "authorName": "Nikon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/25/25 for USD $30,000.00 to Nikon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740521634, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16930444, "authorName": "clr1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clr1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gratz nice bike", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740521649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930451, "authorName": "Conedodger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conedodger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! I'm sure it's worth it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1740521675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930499, "authorName": "Z28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sick bike! Ride the heck out of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740521857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16930505, "authorName": "Raven888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raven888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful stroke twice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740521869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16933055, "authorName": "Twocyclerider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocyclerider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Harossi - My bike ran well on pump 91 unleaded, the only reason I switched to 100 LL Avgas is because it does not contain ethanol which is hard on crank seals and all the fuel system components.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740546128, "type": "comment"}]