Aoshima Plastic Model Kit

Honda MC18 NSR250R SP Custom ’88 (1/12) 066911

This 1/12 scale Aoshima model kit reproduces the 1988 Honda NSR250R SP (MC18) in its customised form. The NSR250R was Honda’s road-going version of its Grand Prix 250cc racing machines, bringing cutting-edge two-stroke technology to the streets. The SP Custom edition represented an upgraded variant, featuring refined details and performance-oriented styling. This kit captures the bike’s sleek fairings, detailed frame, and intricate two-stroke engine components, offering a rewarding build for motorcycle enthusiasts.

• 1/12 scale plastic model kit
• Replica of the 1988 Honda NSR250R SP (MC18) Custom
• Detailed frame, wheels, and two-stroke engine
• Authentic late-80s racing-inspired styling
• Includes decals for finishing details

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

The Honda NSR250R series, launched in the mid-1980s, was directly influenced by Honda’s dominance in 250cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The MC18, introduced in 1988, marked the second generation of the road bike and featured significant technological advancements, including a new chassis, improved suspension, and the PGM (Programmed Fuel Injection) ignition system for sharper throttle response. The SP (Sports Production) versions offered upgraded features such as dry clutches, lightweight components, and race-inspired colour schemes, making them highly sought after by enthusiasts. The NSR250R quickly became one of the most iconic Japanese two-stroke sport bikes of its era, prized for its combination of razor-sharp handling and exhilarating power delivery. Today, the MC18 SP Custom remains a symbol of Honda’s racing heritage, admired by collectors and riders as one of the ultimate expressions of the 1980s two-stroke era.