Difference between revisions of "Honda CR250M"

Jump to navigation Jump to search
1,545 bytes added ,  16:56, 4 August 2006
no edit summary
 
Line 1: Line 1:
By [[1973]] Honda was known as a builder of four-stroke motorcycles. Two-stroke bikes were offered by other manufacturers and they were winning the road racing events. In the 70's, four-stroke motorcycles did not stand a chance against two-strokes in motocross racing. In [[1973]] Honda stunned everyone with its revolutionary Elsinore CR250M two-stroke.
By 1973 [[Honda]] was known as a builder of four-stroke motorcycles. Two-stroke bikes were offered by other manufacturers and they were winning the road racing events. In the 70's, four-stroke motorcycles did not stand a chance against two-strokes in motocross racing. In [[1973]] Honda stunned everyone with its revolutionary Elsinore CR250M two-stroke.


It was Honda's first two-stroke (apart from some early attempts 25 years before) and the first purpose-built, production motocross machine from Honda. It changed motocross bikes forever with its light weight, 29 horsepower over a broad [[Revolutions per minute|RPM]] band, and superlative handling. As a complete package, it challenged the established European dominance.
It was Honda's first two-stroke (apart from some early attempts 25 years before) and the first purpose-built, production motocross machine from Honda. It changed motocross bikes forever with its light weight, 29 horsepower over a broad [[Revolutions per minute|RPM]] band, and superlative handling. As a complete package, it challenged the established European dominance.
Line 5: Line 5:
In [[1973]], a modified Elsinore ridden by Gary Jones won the first AMA 250 Nationals. In time, it became the most successful motocross bike in AMA history, winning 24 National and Supercross titles.
In [[1973]], a modified Elsinore ridden by Gary Jones won the first AMA 250 Nationals. In time, it became the most successful motocross bike in AMA history, winning 24 National and Supercross titles.


==External links==


==1973-1974==
[[Image:honda_Cr250m0.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CR250M]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
The Honda Elsinore CR250M0 was sold in 1973-74. One color was available: the fuel tank was polished aluminum with no paint except for a green stripe on top. The number plates were silver metallic with a green center panel. The fenders were plastic painted silver metallic. The Exhaust pipe was a downswept system. The engine was a single cylinder 2-stroke displacing 248cc with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CR250M-1000216.
==1975==
[[Image:1975_honda_Cr250m1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CR250M]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
The CR250M1 Elsinore was sold in 1975 in one color: Clear with Tahitian Red and White. The gas tank was polished aluminum with a red stripe on top. The fenders were white, color-impregnated plastic. The number plates were red with black panels. It featured upswept exhaust system and forward mount shocks. The engine was a single cylinder 2-stroke displacing 248cc with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CR250-2000001.
==1976==
[[Image:1976_honda_Cr250m.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CR250M]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
The CR250M'76 Elsinore was sold in 1976 in Tahitian Red. The gas tank, number plates, and frame were red. The fenders were also red, color impregnated plastic. The engine, handlebars, and number plate panels were black. It featured upswept exhaust system and forward mount shocks. The engine was a single cylinder 2-stroke displacing 248cc with a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CR250M-1000216.


[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CR250M]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CR250M]]

Navigation menu