Honda NSF250R

Summary

The Honda NSF250R[1] is a four-stroke race motorcycle from HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) developed in 2011 to replace the outgoing two-stroke Honda RS125R. Honda's NSF250R joined the newly-created Moto3 World Championship in 2012. An updated model, the NSF250RW was introduced in 2014, and won the constructors' title for the first time in 2015. The motorcycle is one of the most successful machines of the Moto3 era to date, having taken 5 constructors' championships and propelled 5 different riders' championships.

Honda NSF250R
ManufacturerHonda Racing Corporation
Production2012–present
PredecessorRS125R
SuccessorNSF250RW
Engine249.3 cc (15.21 cu in) four-stroke single-cylinder
Bore / stroke78 mm × 52.2 mm (3.07 in × 2.06 in)
Power47 hp (35 kW) @ 13,000 rpm
Transmission6-speed, constant mesh, cassette style
Wheelbase1219 mm
DimensionsL: 1809 mm
W: 560 mm
Weight84kg (dry)
Fuel capacity11 liters
RelatedHonda NSF100

Main Features edit

Overall length × Overall width × Overall height 1809×560×1037 mm
Wheelbase 1219 mm
Seat height 729 mm
Caster angle 22°36"
Curb weight 84 kg
Fuel tank capacity 11 litres
Engine type liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC single cylinder
Maximum power 35.5 kW (47.6 hp) @ 13,000 rpm
Maximum torque 28 N.m. (20.7 lb-ft) @ 10,500 rpm[2]
Transmission 6-speed, constant mesh, final chain drive

Grand Prix Racing Results edit

Constructors' Championship Results edit

Season Points Position
2012 87 5th
2013 0 NC
2014 384 2nd
2015 411 1st
2016 350 2nd
2017 445 1st
2018 401 1st
2019 439 1st
2020 326 1st
2021 360 2nd
2022 330 2nd
2023 327 2nd

Rider's Champions edit

See also edit

  • KTM RC250GP
  • FTR M3
  • Suter MMX3
  • Mahindra MGP3O
  • Ioda TR
  • Oral Engineering OE-250M3R

References edit

  1. ^ NSF250R, Racing Motorcycle, August 1, 2014
  2. ^ "Moto3 Class Machinery | Art & Science".

External links edit

  • Honda Worldwide | MotoGP – official Honda MotoGP site
  • Honda Pro Racing
  • NSF250R Specs