I`m a new member to the site I joined up as I have been gathering up interest in biking again.
I`ve always liked smaller bikes due to the way they handle and the buzz of always keeping the engine on the boil to keep them singing.
I`m looking for a NSR 250 sp MC21 mode, Colour isn`t as important as the condition and how the previous owner has maintained it.
Now what would I be expecting to pay for one? Have you got one that i may be interested in.
Are there any experienced owners local to me who could or would be willing to view potential bikes with me to cast your opinions on them.
Looking forward to your reply`s
Thanks Gary

I thought this was a fairly good illustration of average prices about a year ago. Things will probably have moved on a little now, but others who've traded recently will be able to comment more.


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hi twinpop, you need to keep searching the private adds for one but my advice is stay patient otherwise you might be tempted to jump in and buy something that's not right for you and expect to pay in the region of 3500-4500 i think. There arnt too many differences between an se model to the sp so i wouldn't rule one of those out, sure they have nice wheels but weight difference is negligible and your not going to notice the difference on the road.
Where abouts do you live in lancashire?

Andy thanks for the illustration.

Andyo thanks for that.I thought that the SE didn`t have as good adjustable suspension as the SP along with slightly heavy wheels? and maybe more but I`m ready to stand corrected on that.
I live near in Pendle over looking Pendle hill.It rains alot but the country roads are great.
Are you in the same area ish?
I`ve been offered a absolutely pristine RVF400 it`s been maintained this way from the day it was imported.
The only thing holding me back is the thought of an NSR250.
How do this to bikes compare to each other in performance and availability of parts etc.
When I do find a bike that right it will be used for fun rides and track days.

Take a look at the specifications section in the left menu, both SE and SP have dry clutch and adjustable suspension the Magteks on SP are very appealing but only 0.5kg lighter.
my second bike was an NC30 and i wouldnt go back to one purely because i like what a 2 stroke gives you and an RVF doesnt sound or smell the same.

MC21 SE and SP suspension is the same. MC28 SE and SP (front) suspension is different.

MC28 SE suspension is pretty much the same as MC21 SE/SP.
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Brilliant all the information at my finger tips thanks again.
I`ve just seen a bike Jonnymac has sold and it looked well.such a shame I missed that one

others will crop up just be patient

twinpop wrote:I`ve been offered a absolutely pristine RVF400 it`s been maintained this way from the day it was imported.
...How do this to bikes compare to each other in performance and availability of parts etc.

I've raced both, and they're different answers to the same question: How to have fun on a little bike!?

The RVF is very flexible, very stable and very easy to live with.

The NSR is relatively peaky - 3000 rpm power band compared to 7000 rpm from the V4. However, since it weighs only 135kg and can make 65hp if properly set up, it is also a lot more fun to keep on the boil. Bear in mind that tuning the RVF up from it's standard 53hp costs quite a lot, whereas the NSR is pretty easy to de-restrict.

The NSR is relatively unstable, which translates into lighting corner changes - if you want them. You can set it up to steer slowly by adjusting the suspension setup. Since it is some 30kg lighter than the RVF you'll find braking somewhat sharper too.

It is pretty easy to live with, providing you use quality oil and stay on top of your maintenance - especially jetting. Muck around with it too much, and if you don't know what you're doing, you'll just seize it.

A lot of us found that out the expensive way, but if you read this site and learn from our mistakes, you won't have to!

Parts availability is still very good for the essential bits, though fairings are getting very rare. With such a good following, the NSR is not going to vanish through lack of pistons, bearings etc, as we'll just club together and get new parts made.

The 400's do have their place, and if you want something you can hop on in any weather to go chasing big bikes on it'll do the job. But if you want a bike that will make you grin every time you ride it, get attention wherever you park it, and embarrass the big bikes on a twisty road / racetrack, then an NSR is the way to go.
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Thanks Dave that was a great run down and generally what i wanted to hear.I`m sold on the 2 stroke beauty.