The truth is, the CR125 will be around for a long time to come. The first 125 Elsinore. This RC125 was raced in 1972 by Taichi Yoshimura in the All-Japan Motocross Championship. You can read more about it on www.mxworksbike.com.

The Honda CR125M Elsinore is a motorcycle designed and manufactured by Honda and released in late 1973. Modeled after the first Elsinore, the Honda CR250M, the 124cc version sold for $749 at its debut. A CR125M ridden by Marty Smith won the 1974 AMA National Motocross championship, [1] spurring the Elsinore's popularity.

Oct 8, 2012 · 1974 Honda CR125M Elsinore Claimed power: 21.7hp @ 9,500rpm (claimed) Top speed: 60mph Engine: 123cc air-cooled 2-stroke single, 56mm x 50mm bore and stroke, 7.6:1 compression ratio Weight (dry): 179lb (81.4kg) Fuel capacity: 1.6gal (6ltr) Price then/now: $740/$2,000-$4,000

Jun 5, 2022 · Bumps that are brutal on many motocross bikes become jarring on the 250 Elsinore. On the CR125 they seem to nearly disappear. The ride comfort is absolutely uncanny for a bike that weighs as little as the 125. At 180 pounds the CR125 throws the old ‘weight makes smoothness’ adage right out the door.

Honda CR125M Elsinore. Honda launched the CR125M in 1973, branded as the "20 Horsepower Feather". Offered at a low price of $749, [6] it had a top speed of 60 mph and was equipped with a two-stroke 123 cc (7.5 cu in) air cooled motor. [7] It was a very popular motorcycle, and it dominated motocross for a while.

May 3, 2021 · Technically, the 1975 Honda CR125, with an $889 price tag (up $140 from the 1974 model), featured a 28mm Keihin round-slide carb, six-speed gearbox, four-way adjustable Showa shocks, leading-axle...

This 1978 Elsinore CR125 Fully restored by vintage iron approximately 8k. It is believed to have spent it's restored life as part of the Primm Collection and then with the Moto Armory. As you can see from the photos this bike is still in show room condition. $4,500 NO TRADES

Not only did the 125 Elsinore include a killer 6-speed 20hp motor, Chromoly frame, alloy tank, plastic fenders, and side covers, aluminum-bodied shocks, cool aluminum shift lever, and magnesium engine covers, it looked amazing.

Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Honda CR125M Elsinore in 1975 the model with motocross body and 123.2 cm3 / 7.5 cui engine size, 16.7 kW / 22.7 PS / 22 hp of power, 6 …

Dec 26, 2008 · The CR125 Elsinore had been around since 1973 and was clearly the bike to have in the super-competitive 125 class in motocross. A whole industry had sprung up, providing hop-up parts for these screaming 2-strokes.