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A 1997 Honda CR250R in the Honda Collection Hall. In 1978, Honda revised the CR250M and renamed it the CR250R, the R standing for race. [8] (Correction: The 'R' stands for 'Replica' per a 1978 Honda promo ad.) In 1981, Honda introduced a new suspension. The 1984 model had a new hydraulic front disc brake, and a new exhaust valve. [9]
The Honda CR250R was a Honda racing dirt bike. The prototype was built in 1971, but it was not until late 1972 that production of the 1973 model "out of the box racers" began sale to the general public. The CR250 was produced for nearly 37 years, 2007 being the final year of production. [2]
The changes between 1996 and 2004 consisted of decal updates, the mechanical parts being identical. The XR250R was discontinued after 2004. In Australia a XR250Y was released with upside-down forks and electric start in 05–06. The 1991 Honda XR250L is the most sold of the entire XR series with more than 814,000 units being sold.
The Honda CR250M had a two-stroke 29 horsepower engine, and weighed in at 229 pounds (104 kg). [2] [3] Designed by Soichiro Miyakoshi, the prototype production machine began testing in Japan in 1971, and on California motocross tracks in 1972. [4]
The Honda CRF450R was the first in the series, followed by the CRF250R in 2004. Further down the line, the CRF450X and CRF250X bikes emerged, both designed for mostly off-road use. They are considered among the best motocross bikes of their class, and have been a leading seller since their introduction. [ 1 ]
^ "Milestones: 50 years of American Honda - the Detroit Bureau". 16 July 2009.The Honda CR250M is a two-stroke single-cylinder motorcycle manufactured by Honda from March 1973 until 1976, when it was replaced by the Honda CR250R.
CR125M Elsinore. The Honda CR125M Elsinore is a motorcycle designed and manufactured by Honda and released in late 1973. Modeled after the first Elsinore, the Honda CR250M, the 124cc version sold for $749 at its debut.
It is the successor to the Honda CR250R two-stroke. ... The handlebar size was changed to 7 ⁄ 8 in (22 mm) in 2004. Second generation: 2005–2008