The RS250RF is not a motorcycle for the faint-hearted.

Weighing little more than 90 kilograms and powered by a highly tuned 250cc two-stroke V-twin, this diminutive racer produces power figures approaching 90bhp in full competition specification. The result is a power-to-weight ratio that still commands respect today.

Like all great Grand Prix two-strokes, it thrives on high-octane jet propelling jungle juice, rewards commitment and absolutely snorts its displeasure at idle.

Few sounds in motorcycling are as intoxicating as a racing Honda two-stroke on song, and the RS250R delivers that experience in abundance. It’s brutally honest about its intentions, whilst there’s no mirrors, there is plenty of 2-stroke smoke!

This particular machine remains in wonderfully preserved condition and, unlike many surviving examples, has seen only light use throughout its life. While it will continue to be carefully maintained, we firmly believe motorcycles should be exercised, not hidden away. As such, this RS250RF will be run regularly at Hero Motor Company HQ and proudly displayed in our showroom for visitors to enjoy.

The significance of this motorcycle extends far beyond its striking appearance.

The ND5-generation RS250R, introduced in 1984, marked Honda Racing Corporation's return to producing a serious customer Grand Prix machine for privateer racers. It was the first RS250R and laid the foundation for a dynasty that would dominate customer 250cc racing for more than two decades.
Unlike many production-based racers of the period, the RS250R was conceived from the outset as a pure competition motorcycle. Private teams could purchase the machine directly from HRC and compete at national and international level with equipment remarkably close to Honda's factory efforts.

At its heart sat a sophisticated 249cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin two-stroke engine. The 90-degree configuration provided excellent balance characteristics while allowing the engine to rev freely and reliably.

Producing approximately 75–80 horsepower in customer trim and delivering its peak power around 12,000rpm, the RS250RF offered performance that was genuinely competitive on the world stage. Combined with a six-speed cassette gearbox, reed-valve induction and beautifully crafted expansion chambers, it represented the cutting edge of customer racing technology.

Honda paired the impressive engine with an aluminium twin-spar chassis heavily influenced by the company's factory Grand Prix machines.
Featuring lightweight box-section construction, Pro-Link rear suspension and fully adjustable race geometry, the RS250RF quickly earned a reputation for balanced handling and predictable behaviour at the limit.

With a dry weight of around 100 kilograms, riders praised the bike's agility, stability under braking and forgiving nature. It was a machine capable of winning races while remaining accessible to talented privateers who lacked full factory support.
In many respects, the ND5 (1984-1987) captured the essence of Honda engineering at its best. Fast, reliable and beautifully developed.

One of the most compelling aspects of the ND5 story is its direct link to one of motorcycle racing's greatest achievements. Honda used the ND5 programme as the foundation for developing the factory RS250RW, the machine ridden by Freddie Spencer during the 1985 World Championship season. While the RS250RW evolved into a true factory prototype with advanced ignition systems, magnesium components, revised cylinder technology and significantly greater performance, its core architecture and engineering philosophy were rooted in the ND5.

That lineage gives the RS250RF a significance that extends far beyond its credentials as a consumer racing machine. In 1985, Freddie Spencer achieved what remains one of motorsport's most remarkable accomplishments, winning both the 250cc and 500cc World Championships in the same season—a feat that has never been repeated. His 250cc title was secured aboard the RS250RW, itself a direct evolution of the ND5 platform represented by the motorcycle you see here. As a result, every RS250R carries a tangible connection to the programme that culminated in one of Grand Prix racing's defining moments, linking these machines to a historic championship achievement that transcends lap times and technical specifications.