Description
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Before 1986, MX in America was basically a lawless land. Companies could compete with a crazy one-off beast of a machine that would never see itself in the hands of the fans watching. But in 1986, a “production rule” debuted which forced companies to show up with bikes that would were being mass produced.
Honda completely dominated 250 MX in 1986, and kept making revisions each year in an attempt to stay ahead. The 1988 bike introduced a “low boy” style that riders loved, though changes to the motor and suspension weren’t as well received. So Honda updated the bike yet again in 1989 with changes to wake up the motor (new cylinder, revised porting, reshaped head, earlier activation of the Honda Power Port, etc), thicker linkage bolts in the rear suspension, and an all-new Showa 45mm USD cartridge fork.
Come 1990, Honda had all but solidified it’s CR250R recipe, evidenced by the fact that the model saw little to no changes from 1992 all the way through to ’97. What changes there were included a change in bodywork, a stark-white frame, and some changes and refinement to the suspension. While the reception of the changes left much to be desired, it was this exact muted response that spurred Honda to tweak the CR250R come ’94. Hearing the outpouring of a stiffer and more robust frame that was capable of handling the rowdy 2-stroke engine, the ’96 model was widely renown for being the epitome of Honda’s dirt-bike R&D up until that point, bringing together the best of the previous iteration’s design and performance choices.
This example is VIN: JH2ME0308TM801343. The seller purchased this motorcycle one year ago from the second owner.
There is no odometer, the true mileage is unknown. The seller states they have ridden this example less than 1 mile since rebuilding the engine.
Maintenance:
The seller reports that they completely rebuilt the engine, and installed new bearings throughout the motorcycle.
Per the seller: “The bike had everything in the top and bottom end rebuilt. New clutch kit, new rod bearings, new clutch basket, new piston, new rings, new gaskets. The piston is still stock bore and it’s a Wiseco piston, rings, and gaskets, The bottom end had Tokyo Rod bearings (OEM), Hinson clutch plates and basket.”
Modifications:
2007 CR125 front-end.
New chain and sprocket.
ARC levers.
Oversized brakes.
Pro Circuit exhaust system.
Aftermarket graphics kit.
Not pictured: Lightly-bored cylinder.
Inside of the tank:
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Fremont, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any CR250R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
