1973 Honda CR250M Elsinore
Many vintage motocross enthusiasts consider the Honda Elsinore CR250M one of the most influential motocross bikes of all time. Not only was it the first dirt bike that Honda built from the ground up instead of using a street bike as a model, but the Elsinore was also Honda’s first two-stroke machine.
(Image courtesy of TheOwenCollection.com)The CR250M was released to the public in 1973, and was an air-cooled 248cc two-stroke with a single cylinder and close-ratio five-speed transmission. It had a Flywheel Magneto Ignition System and a wet disc multi-plate clutch. The Elsinore also had a semi-double cradle frame. The CR250M was 214 pounds when dry, 44.9 inches tall, 35 inches wide at the handlebars, and 84.3 inches from front to back.
The paint scheme in the CR250M’s inaugural year consisted of a custom silver metallic and expert green. The fenders were constructed from ABS plastic and painted silver, while the brushed aluminum fuel tank had a green top-panel with black stripes. The number plates were silver with green oval panels. This color scheme was only used the first two years of production.
The bike brings back good memories. I bought my 73 Honda CR 250 Elsinore new back when I was in high school. I layed down just short of $1600.00 on the sales desk at the Honda Dealer and proudly walked my new bike off the show room floor. My friends and I spent many weekends for years riding in Gorman, California. My biggest secret for winning races was out of the starting gate in third gear. The bike was a power house and could easly scream off the starting line in third gear which like lightening put you well beyond the front of the pack while the others were going through the gears. Funny… They never caught on, or figured it out for themselves. I was one of first within our little gang of friends to buy the elsinore, and it wasn’t very long after that the majority of my friends all owned Honda Elsinores.
Jim
Hello i need a front and rear fender for a 1973 cr250m can any one help?