Honda Elsinore CR250R Motorcycles

1978 CR250R’78 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement	247cc
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER

Color: Tahitian Red
The “CR250R ELSINORE” decal was yellow, white, and blue
The bike had a single downtube frame and side port exhaust
The engine color was also red
The gas tank was aluminum
The serial number began CR250R-2000010.

1979 CR250R’79 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement	247cc
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER

Color: Tahitian Red
The “250R CR ELSINORE” decal was white, black, and yellow
It had a grid pattern reed calve
The bike had a single downtube frame and side port exhaust
The engine color was also red
The gas tank was aluminum
The serial number began CR250R-2100006.

1980 CR250R’80 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement	247cc
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER

Color: Tahitian Red
The seat was black with a red “CR” logo
The gas tank was plastic
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The frame was a double downtube and the exhaust was a center port
The engine color was also red
The serial number began ME03-2001031.

1981 CR250R’81 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement	246cc
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front brakes	double leading shoe
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER

Color: Tahitian Red
The tank shroud and number plate panels were white
The seat was black with a white “250R” graphic
The gas tank was plastic
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The serial number began JH2ME0303BC3000025.

1982 CR250R’82

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement	246cc
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front brakes	double leading shoe
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER

Color: Tahitian Red
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The fork boots were black and the white rims were silver
The engine was black
The rear wheels had drum brakes
The seat was black with a white “250R” graphic
The gas tank was plastic
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The serial number began JH2ME0300CC400021.

1983 CR250R’83

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement	246cc
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front brakes	double leading shoe
Rear brakes	Drum
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER

Color: Flash Red
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The “250R” swingarm decal was black
The seat was blue with a white “CR” graphic
The bike had a left side kick starter arm
The Drive chain and sprocket was on the right side
The silencer was aluminum
The gas tank was plastic
The fork boots were black and the white rims were silver
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The engine was black
The serial number began JH2ME0301DC500030.

1984 CR250R’84

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	246cc
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Drum
DIMENSION	N/A
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Flash Red
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The gas tank was plastic
The seat was blue with a white “CR” graphic
The fork boots were black and the wheel rims were silver
The “250R” swingarm decal was red and white
It featured an ATAC (Automatic Torque Amplification Chamber)
The kick starter arm was on the right side
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The engine was black
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JH2ME0304EC600001.

1985 CR250R’85

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	246cc
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Flash Red
The Honda wing decal was red, white, and blue
The “250” tank decal was red and blue
The fork boots were blue
Even the “PRO-LINK” swingarm decal was blue
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The gas tank was plastic
The fork boots were black
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The seat was blue with a white “CR” graphic
The engine was black
The silencer was aluminum
The kick starter arm was on the right side
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
It featured an ATAC (Automatic Torque Amplification Chamber)
The serial number began JH2ME0309FC700001.

1986 CR250R’86

Engine
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	246cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	36mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Flash Red
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The Honda wing decal was red, white, and blue
The “250” tank decal was red, outlined in white
The fork boots were blue
The gas tank was plastic
The seat was blue with a white “CR” graphic
The wheel rims were gold
The “PRO-LINK” swingarm decal was a black outline
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The kick starter arm was on the right side
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The rear suspension was a Pro-Link
The silencer was aluminum
The engine was black
The serial number began JH2ME0303GC800001.

1987 CR250R’87

1988 CR250R’88
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	246cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	36mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Flash Red
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The Honda wing decal was red, white, and blue
The “250” tank decal was white
The fork boots were blue
The gas tank was plastic
The seat was blue with a white “CR” graphic
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The wheel rims were gold
The kick starter arm was on the right side
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The engine was black
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JH2ME0308HC900001.

1988 CR250R’88

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Fighting Red
The tank shroud was red while the number plate panels were white
The wing and “CR250” tank decals were white
The seat was red with a white “HONDA” graphic
The fork boots were red
The wheel rims were silver
The “PRO-LINK” swingarm decal was a red outline
The gas tank was plastic
The kick starter arm was on the right side
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The bike used FIM-type side number plates
The silencer was aluminum
The engine was black
The serial number began JH2ME0300JM000001.

1989 CR250R’89

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Flash Red with Shasta White
The “CR” logo was blue with a white outline
The frame was Shasta White
The side panels and rear fender had an integrated look
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JH2ME030*LM200013.

1991 CR250R’91

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Flash Red with Ross White
The “CR” logo was white, yellow, and orange
The side panels and rear fender had an integrated look
The seat graphics were white
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The “250R” swingarm graphics were red
The frame was Ross White
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JH2ME030*MM300005

1992 CR250R’92

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Nuclear Red with Shasta White
The gas tank and airbox cover were white
The “CR” logo was white with a blue outline
The side panels and rear fender had an integrated look
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
The frame was Ross White
The serial number began JH2ME030*NM400009.

1993 CR250R’93

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Nuclear Red with Shasta White
The “CR” logo was blue with a white outline
The frame was chalk white
The red color was a deeper red
The side panels and rear fender had an integrated look
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JH2ME030*PM500001.

1995 CR250R’95

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Nuclear Red with Shasta White
The “CR” logo was redesigned fluorescent yellow with a red outline on a purple background
The “200R” logo on the swingarm was fluorescent yellow outlined in purple
The seat was blue with “HONDA” in white
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JH2ME030*RM600010.

1996 CR250R’96

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Colors: Nuclear Red with Shasta White and Black
The logo had a distinctive “Team Honda” red, white, and black colors
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JKH2ME030*SM700007.

1997 CR250R’97

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	Inverted cartridge type
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Nuclear Red
The frame was now an aluminum twin spar
It also had a large volume single radiator
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
The serial number began JKH2ME030*VM900001

1998 CR250R’98

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	46mm Kayaba cartridge front fork
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front fork travel	increased 9mm
Rear travel	increased 10.2mm
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Nuclear Red with Ross White
There were also new graphics
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum
It also had Honda power port (HPP)
The serial number began JH2ME030*WM000001

2001 CR250R

ENGINE
Engine Type	2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder with ATAC^TM
Displacement	249cc
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm flat-slide carburetor
Power	43 hp
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front forks	46mm Kayaba cartridge front fork
Rear suspension	Pro-Link
Front fork travel	increased 9mm
Front wheel travel	305mm (12 in.)
Rear wheel travel	310mm (12.2 in.)
Front brakes	Hydraulic operated drilled disc
Rear brakes	Hydraulic operated disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1475mm (58.1 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	960mm (37.8 in.)
OTHER

Color: Nuclear Red with Ross White
There were also new graphics
The drive chain and sprocket were on the left side
The silencer was aluminum

2003 CR250R’03

ENGINE
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke with electronically controlled RC valve
Displacement	249cc
Bore and Stroke	66.4 x 72.0 mm
Cylinder linings	Nikasil®
Port	Honda power port (HPP)
Fuel delivery	38mm Mikunie® TMX flat-slide
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive:	#520 chain; 13T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front suspension	47mm inverted Showa fork with 16-position compression- and 16-position rebound-damping adjustability; 315mm (12.4 in.) travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 13-position (low-speed) and 3.5-turn (high-speed) compression-damping and 17-position rebound-damping adjustability; 320mm (12.6 in.) travel.
Front brakes	Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1490mm (58.7 in.)
Dry weight	95.8 kg (211.1 lb)
Seat height	950mm (37.4 in.)
Ground clearance	345mm (13.6 in.)
Fuel capacity	7.5 liters
OTHER

2004 CR250R

ENGINE
Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke with electronically controlled RC valve
Displacement	249cc
Bore and Stroke	66.4mm x 72.0mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Ignition	CDI with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Fuel delivery	38mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive:	#520 chain; 13T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front suspension	47mm inverted Showa fork with 16-position compression- and 16-position rebound-damping adjustability; 315mm (12.4 in.) travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 13-position (low-speed) and 3.5-turn (high-speed) compression-damping and 17-position rebound-damping adjustability; 320mm (12.6 in.) travel.
Front brakes	Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc
DIMENSION
Rake	26.49 degrees
Trail	107.3mm (4.22 inches)
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Dry weight	213.0 pounds
Seat height	37.1 inches
Ground clearance	13.3 inches
Fuel capacity	2.0 gallons
OTHER
Colors	Red

2005 CR250R

ENGINE
Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke with electronically controlled RC valve
Bore and Stroke	66.4mm x 72.0mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Ignition	CDI with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Fuel delivery	38mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive:	#520 chain; 13T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front suspension	47mm inverted Showa fork with 16-position compression- and 16-position rebound-damping adjustability; 315mm (12.4 in.) travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 13-position (low-speed) and 3.5-turn (high-speed) compression-damping and 17-position rebound-damping adjustability; 320mm (12.6 in.) travel.
Front brakes	Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc
DIMENSION
Rake	26.49 degrees
Trail	109.8mm (4.32 inches)
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Dry weight	213.0 pounds
Seat height	37.1 inches
Ground clearance	13.3 inches
Fuel capacity	2.0 gallons
OTHER
Colors	Red

2007 CR250ROVERVIEW

Overview:

Winning championships for over 30 years, including the first-ever perfect season in AMA MX history, the CR250R is simply the best 250-class two-stroke that’s ever been. Awesome two-stroke power and ultra-trick, aluminum-framed chassis technology combine to create a machine as potent as it is nimble. Which is why you should ride one now — or chase one later.

ENGINE
Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke with electronically controlled RC valve
Bore and Stroke	66.4mm x 72.0mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Ignition	CDI with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Fuel delivery	38mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive:	#520 chain; 13T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front suspension	47mm inverted Showa fork with 16-position compression- and 16-position rebound-damping adjustability; 315mm (12.4 in.) travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 13-position (low-speed) and 3.5-turn (high-speed) compression-damping and 17-position rebound-damping adjustability; 320mm (12.6 in.) travel.
Front brakes	Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc
DIMENSION
Rake	26.49 degrees
Trail	109.8mm (4.32 inches)
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Dry weight	213.0 pounds
Seat height	37.1 inches
Ground clearance	13.3 inches
Fuel capacity	2.0 gallons
OTHER
Colors	Red
Model ID	CR250R