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Honda first introduced the XR350R in 1983 as a middleweight alternative to its small displacement dirtbikes and larger thumpers. Thanks to a diet and a new semi-double cradle chrome-moly frame, the XR350 shaved 24 pounds off the prior year’s XR250. In their review, Cycle World said, “At last. A four-stroke enduro bike that can win.”
The all-new 339cc 4-stroke engine utilized Honda’s RFVC (Radial Four Valve Combustion) chamber and two carbs to produce 22 horsepower. The engine was paired with an unusual-for-the-time six-speed transmission.
Suspension duties were handled by Showa, and the gas tank held 3.2 gallons. The XR was available in just one color option: Flash Red with yellow number plates.
This example is VIN: JH2NE0109DM000235. The seller purchased the bike through an auction here on Iconic Motorbikes!
True mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
During his ownership, the seller has performed a complete “soup to nuts restoration” which included “fitting a rebuilt Pro Circuit rear shock, installing a new clutch, powder-coating the swingarm, and installing a new seat cover, new plastics, as well as new grips and bars.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Tire Years – Front: 0922; Rear:31/12
Tire Life – Front: 100%; Rear: 90%
Tire Pressure – Front: 20PSI; Rear: 25Â PSI
Brake Life – Front: +50%, Drum; Rear: +50%, Drum
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: NA
Turn: NA, Dirt bike
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: NA
Plate Light: NA
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: NA
Fork: No leaks
Shock/s: No leaks
Final Drive: Ok
Battery: NA
Test Ride: None taken, runs on bench
Notes:
-Rear tire aged-out, mounted backwards
Modifications:
Answer Racing exhaust.
Pro Circuit shock.
Tusk bars.
Aftermarket levers, grips.
Aftermarket alternator cap.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC Volcanduro tires with date codes of 3112 and 0922.
The sale includes a shop manual, a spare set of plastics, as well as a pair of fork legs and a box full of NOS and take-off parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean California off-highway title. Have any XR350R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
