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.
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: 25 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
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!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.