It was the third 4-cylinder model which followed the CB750 and 500. It had the latest equipment, such as the 4-pipe exhaust, disc brake, or the high-luminance headlight.
The second version of the Mach Series. Its output per liter exceeded the 500SS Mach III, and demonstrated tremendous acceleration at high rotation range.
It was brought to the market as the second model of the SL series, which had an off-road taste rather than a CL series style. The engine of the CL350 was detuned and mounted.
It underwent its first minor model change since its debut in 1968. The exterior parts were changed, and parts such as side opening seat, trip meter, or hinge type tank cap were added.
D TRACKER underwent its first drastic model change. Details were changed, such as the adoption of FI or the remodeling of its exclusive suspension which realized a light and smooth handling operation.
Its design intensely advocates the "Ninja" impression. It is the full fairing sports bike, Ninja250, that achieved the exceeding performance and quality level.
It was a full-scale street sports bike that mounted the 5-valve engine of the MY01 R1. Its valve timing or the lift amount had been adjusted and made more easy to handle.
It was developed at the same time as the commercially sold racer model, RS250. The NS cylinders that were placed in V-shape at 90 degrees had RC valves.