It was the first 2-stroke replica model of HONDA. The "R" model was almost the same as the MY84 RS250R. The "F" model was the naked style version which had a right light on its steel frame.
The sales of this Rothmans color model was limited to 4000 units. It was sold in commemoration of the double victory of Freddie Spencer at the WGP (250cc & 500cc).
It was developed at the same time as the commercially sold racer model, RS250. The NS cylinder that was placed in V 90-degrees style had RC valves. It was such a popular model then.
It featured additional equipment such as the dry type clutch, damping force adjusting front suspension, rear suspension with separated type reservoir tank, or BATTLAX BT70S.
It was a limited model that adopted the Rothmans color, which was the HONDA work team color then, and mag wheels. It was 1kg heavier than the standard model.
It had a high reputation for its slim body, beautiful design, power of the advanced mechanism engine, and its delicate work, such as having an aluminum rim on its front and rear wheel.
It was the succeeding model of the RZ250R. It mounted an engine of the first TZR on its newly designed truss structured diamond frame. The crossed design of the chamber of its carbon silencer was novel too.
The progress of the technology, enabled the computer to control not only the number of engine rotation but also the throttle opening. The handling at mid-low speed range had improved accordingly.
It was the first Japanese model to adopt a cam gear drive. It was designed on the concept of "sophisticated, elegant, comfortable, and maneuverable handling".
A high-speed touring model that derived from the ZZR1400. The engine reinforced its torque characteristics at low-mid rotation range by having a new valve timing structure or a smaller injection.