HONDA NSR500 (1990-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda NSR500 debuted in 1984 as a competitor in the 500cc Grand Prix motorcycling racing class. The bike was a road racing machine that Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) manufactured.

The Honda NSR500 had more than 100 wins. It was manufactured on lessons learned from its three-cylinder predecessor, being the most dominant force in modern motorcycle racing with its light and compact V4 engine.

Some modifications to the 1987 model were made, with the V-angle opened to 112 degrees, allowing larger 36 mm Keihin carburetors between the cylinders and providing the engine with more cool air.

The 1988 Honda NSR500 was completely redesigned with a stiffer, twin-spar aluminum frame and several modifications to the engine. The redesigned model came with some complaints from the riders, including the motor working at its best only at a high rpm range and the suspension making it hard to control corners.

The Honda NSR500, manufactured in 1990, delivered more than 200 hp with its sophisticated engine and chassis development. Also, an Australian rider named Mick Doohan made the bike a legend in the 1990s

In 1991, with extensive testing, the NSR500 was fitted with a new aluminum chassis shaped by the successful RVF750 endurance racer, and in 1992, the bike was equipped with an engine design called the "Big Bang" engine.