Here is my two-part series covering the history of Honda’s iconic CR250 Motocrossers. Part 1 covers 1973-1989 and part 2 covers 1990-2007. Continue reading The History Of Honda’s CR250 Motocross Machines from 1973-2007
This is a look back at Honda’s first 250 two-stroke enduro machine, the 1976 MR250 Elsinore. Based on the 1976 CR250M Elsinore, the new MR250 featured a CR-derived motor, chassis, and suspension with only the minimum off off-road gear needed for competitive racing. It was only manufactured one year and remains one of the most unique and collectible Hondas of the 1970s. CLASSIC BIKE REVIEW: … Continue reading Classic Bike Review: 1976 Honda MR250 Elsinore
Here is another classic brochure from the collection. This one covers the 1976 MR175 and its all-new stablemate, the MR250 Elsinore. This is a pretty unique bike because the MR250 Elsinore was a single-year model and was retired the following season. 1976 Honda MR175 and MR250 Brochure PDF Continue reading 1976 Honda MR175 and MR250 Brochure
Here is another cool classic bike test from my magazine collection. This one is from Cycle World Magazine and it covers the all-new Honda CR450R Elsinore. History would prove this to be one of the worst stock machines Honda ever released, but this early test paints it in a very rosy light that would fade with time. 1981 Honda CR450R Elsinore Cycle World Test PDF Continue reading Cycle World Test of the 1981 Honda CR450R Elsinore
Time for another one of the classic Motocross brochures from my personal collection. This one covers the first motocross bike I ever owed, the all new 1978 Honda CR250R Elsinore. This was the first CR to feature long-travel suspension and the first to wear the “R” moniker. Originally, this was used to denote the ’78 CR250’s status as a “Works Replica”, but eventually, the “R” … Continue reading 1978 Honda CR250R Elsinore Brochure
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