nathrix Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) The first ever motorcycle I fell in love with was a brand new Rothmans Honda NSR250R standing right next to my new MBX50 at Rupert's Bike Inn. Was thinking about it the other day and started thinking how to get my hands on one....it's nearly impossible. Searching the internet you realise how sort after it is and what you will pay for any make or model two-stroke motorcycle in good condition. I see they still love racing them at North West 200 road race in Ireland. The Morecambe Missile John McGuinness who has won 23 TT's thus far, won his fisrt TT in the Lightweight 250cc class back in 1999 on a Honda NSR250 at the Isle of Man. So, here's a thread to discuss everything two-stroke motorcycles; the technology, racing, history, videos, pics, etc. http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/NSR/general/94_250SP_rothmans.jpg http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1QpYb7Yn0Yw/maxresdefault.jpg Found this website for the Ronax 500 http://www.ronax500.com/en/index.php The Ronax 500 will exclusively be manufactured on demand and is limited to 46 units.Purchase price:EUR 100.000,- plus VAT (19% in Germany) delivery:We welcome you at our facilities in Dresden for a personal handover.shipping:World-wide, shipping costs are not included.delivery period:min. 6 monthsorders:Ronax GmbH, Karcherallee 47, 01277 DresdenAn advance payment of 30 % plus VAT is required when signing the purchase contract.After the advance payment has been paid there is the option to sign up for one of our testing appointments to test the bike on a racing circuit. The powertrainOur self-developed power-plant defines the characteristics of the Ronax 500 through our long experience in 2-stroke motorbike-racing and the latest engine control technologies.engine2-stroke, 4 cylinders, 80 degree V-engine, two counter-rotating crank shaftsengine bodyaluminium, milledcubic capacity499ccmstroke/bore54,5/54performance160 hp at 11500 rpmfuel supplymap-controlled fuel injection. Two different mappings: sport and rainignitionmap-controlled cdi unitStarterelectronic starterexaustfour tuned pipes, steeltransmission6 gear cassette gearboxclutchmulti-disc clutch in oil bathsecondary drivechain Edited June 22, 2020 by nathrix Rowl, Quiksilva, ChUkKy and 1 other 4
nathrix Posted August 20, 2015 Author Posted August 20, 2015 Plenty videos to choose from and pay from Duke video for download http://www.dukevideo.com/Downloads/Bikes
nickc Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I owned at one stage a Suzuki RG250 twin, watercooled, wickedly fast. When I was growing up the Kawasaki KH and Suzuki GT two stroke triples were the hot bikes. The sound of there 3 into 1 or 3 seperate expansion pipes was out to this world. Would still like to own one today - the smell of two stroke oil is brilliant !! Tromp, nathrix and Paul Ruinaard 3
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 engine2-stroke, 4 cylinders, 80 degree V-engine, two counter-rotating crank shafts this is interesting!
Boerklong Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 A friend of mine had the NSR 250R in Repsol colours. That thing was crazy fast but could not catch another friends RGV 250.those things were seriously fast to us riding DTs and RZs nathrix 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 A friend of mine had the NSR 250R in Repsol colours. That thing was crazy fast but could not catch another friends RGV 250.those things were seriously fast to us riding DTs and RZsMate of mine had a Kawa KR250 That thing used to embarrass people on RGV's nathrix 1
nathrix Posted August 20, 2015 Author Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Some beautifully tuned two-strokes machines racing in the Ulster GP this year, the sound of music in my ears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umh_levmLk4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf6FsQ66o4Q Edited August 20, 2015 by nathrix ® ©™
Boerklong Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 If memory serves me right the NSR had a number like 64 or 18 or something that were bikes that came off the track or was just faster than the rest
Dexter-morgan Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I just love the feeling of the "power-band", a while back I rebuilt a Bennelli Jarno 125cc, seriously fast for a 125, just love it and miss my 50cc sup-up days.
Dexter-morgan Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Mate of mine had a Kawa KR250 That thing used to embarrass people on RGV's Probably only between robots. ChUkKy and nathrix 2
nathrix Posted August 20, 2015 Author Posted August 20, 2015 If memory serves me right the NSR had a number like 64 or 18 or something that were bikes that came off the track or was just faster than the rest Interesting, found NSR-World to be very insightful explaining the history, haven't read everything yet http://nsr-world.com/history/
Andymann Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 http://www.flyingtigermoto.com/products/two-stroke-smoke-candle I'm seriously considering bringing in some of these....... nathrix 1
Andymann Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 http://www.gizmag.com/two-stroke-motorcycles/38942/ nathrix 1
Andymann Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 This group isn't too active (which is sometimes a good thing!), but there are some seriously trick Members bikes.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/57499691128/ nathrix 1
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