Walkaround Video:
Named after the race in Lake Elsinore, the Honda CR250M was arguably the first production MX bike, and it was an instant classic. At that point, customers were used to having to buy a dirt bike and then spend money and time modifying it to be suitable for racing. Then Honda dropped this bomb on the market, and Gary Jones rode one to the 1973 AMA 250cc National Championship. It was a bike of many firsts for Honda – their first dirt bike built from scratch, instead of trying to adapt a street bike to the dirt, and their first production two-stroke. It was also an absolute revelation.
As Motocross Action Magazine puts it, “The Elsinore was the lightest production motocrosser in the world, employing the latest available technology and high-tech materials. Compared to the European offerings, the Elsinore was vastly superior in user-friendliness, ergonomics, carburetion, durability and electronics. The CR250M’s molded plastic, satin-finished aluminum and magnesium in the engine cases became the new standard. Elsinores became as popular as free beer.”
This example is VIN: 039900002.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown.
“It was built in 1992 from parts as a vintage motocross bike. I no longer race it as I have 15 other bikes. I need room!”
Maintenance:
“No documentation. It is a complete custom built bike. It is the fastest, most reliable, best suspended, lightest 1973-74 Honda CR250 Elsinore in the world.”
Mechanical Issues:
“It has not been started for over 10 years but has been on display in my shop.”
Modifications:
“The frame is frame #2 out of 10 frames built by Mike Halpin of SRD in AZ. The best chromoly steel, 3° less head angle & 6 lbs lighter than stock.
SRD built reed valved engine.
Öhlins rear shocks.
Custom Harry Taylor expansion chamber, FMF silencer.
Weighs 218 lbs with no fuel. Unrestored OEM fuel tank on bike.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires that have aged out.
“I am also including all the parts (frames, wheels, engines, etc to assemble two more 1973-74 Honda CR250 Elsinores). I am also including enough spares plus NOS parts in the original packaging to keep the bikes racing for a long time.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Some scratches & dents in tank & bodywork on bike. I am included new & also repainted fuel tanks & body parts.”
Currently located in Sacramento, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Elsinore CR250M stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
