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In 1973 Honda released the CR-250M Elsinore as the lightest production motocrosser in the world. It was built with the latest available technology and employed high-tech materials.
The CR-250M Elsinore had advanced rear shocks, labeled “extremely long travel. Easily refillable and finned to quickly dissipate heat.” It was light, lean and ready to race. Forged aluminum shift lever and integrated engine side cover, chain cover and brake pedal also employed the light, strong metal.
Honda’s flier for the 1973 release covered both the CR-250M Elsinore and the CR-125M Elsinore. It read:
“A first for Honda, a first for you when you ride them – the new Honda two-strokes- the Elsinore CR-250M and CR-125M. Both are the lightest in their respective classes. The 250 – 214 pounds dry and the 125 - 180 pounds. Incredibly powerful – big horsepower, super torque. No frills on either, just the latest in streamlined design.
Their frames are made of chrome molybdenum in a semi-double cradle construction. They are extra strong, light and rigid. The engines also combine strength and lightweight. Due to a special metallurgical process, tough cast iron cylinder liners are bonded to the light aluminum blocks.
The close ratio transmissions are perfect for motocross. Instant power in every gear. And there’s instant, exact response to your handling too. In fact, in every way the new Elsinore’s series two-strokes challenge the competition. In weight – they are lighter. In power – they are awesome. In styling – they are cleaner. In Endurance, they are Honda dependable.”
Honda Canada’s Classic Honda website labeled the CR-250M an instant winner.
“Amateur riders need reliability and ease of maintenance as well as competitive performance in order to enjoy their sport fully. Honda's CR250M motocrosser admirably met this demanding necessity. Named after Southern California's Elsinore GP race venue, the 250 two-stroke single placed Honda right in the mainstream of motocross.
A rugged and manageable tool, it was closely modelled on the factory's CR racers and designed to be a winner without special tuning straight from the crate, which it was, time and time again. The Elsinore sold very well and has proved so durable that it easily out-numbers every other machine on the thriving vintage motocross scene today.”
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