Rlginsp wrote:Hello, I'm Rick. I have just recently moved to Japan and am in a position to buy the NSR250 that I have wanted for a lot of years. Assuming both are SE models, how big a difference (if any) is there in handling/feedback between the two chassis? Pro's and Con's. Aside from cost of derestricting, is there anything else I should be thinking about? This bike will be a street/track bike while I'm here in Japan, but will ultimately be a dedicated track bike when I go back to the States. Any info would be appreciated. All opinions welcome. Thanks.

Hi Rick - I was sort of same situation as you.

My firm sent me to Japan for 2 years overseas from North America.

At first I was set on an MC28, namely Repsol Spec SP.
But the reality is, even in the used and auction markets the MC28 still held a price premium.





I think it held the price premium because of:
1 - Perception that New is Always better (MC28 > MC21 > MC18)
2 - Coolness of Single Sided swing arm
3 - Coolness of Key Card Ignition
4 - better handling???--- I cant really comment, my judgement is only based on feedback from others.

I didnt feel that the premium for the MC28 justified the above.

And I looked hard across Japan to find the Repsol Machine.

In the end the MC21 made much more sense to me.

-Availability
- easier deresitriction

For me I still wanted the best, so I found a SP Spec.
1990 Cabin Color Scheme
I wouldnt have settled for a bike that wasnt the best condition that I could find.

Especially since most bikes in japan are used as daily commuters.
So they are beat up pretty good, and usually live outside in the elements.

I am more that happy with the MC21 that I found.
So much so that I brought it back with me when the firm moved me back to North America.

One thing to remember is that since you are planning to bring the bike back to North America.

Dont settle for second best, since you will regret it when back home.
Take the extra time to look for the spec that you want...SP/SE what ever, and the year and the paint spec you want.




jason
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Jason