The Honda MR50 Elsinore is an off-road mini cycle made by Honda. [1] It was manufactured in Japan by Honda and imported first to Australia and the United States in 1974 and continued to be available in the United States, Canada and Australia until production was discontinued in 1975.

Mr. Honda’s turnaround on the subject of two-strokes was the result of two factors. First, he was pathologically competitive. He loved racing and couldn’t stomach the idea of losing—on the track or in sales.

Launched in 1976, the MR250 Elsinore was based closely on the previous years CR250 of the same name. The Enduro, at that time a road legal Moto-Cross bike was popular, especially with the number board still on the side, giving the machine competition credentials!

The total information/Reference site for vintage Honda Elsinores from 1973 - 1983: CR, MR & MT model info, tech forums, swap meet, photos, owner gallery, articles, and more!

Dec 1, 1975 · The Elsinores certainly weren’t a letdown; the MT250 wasn’t, but the MT125 was. This year Honda has introduced the new MR line, premiering the MR175 tested here. The MR line, which next year will...

Mar 3, 2022 · This 1974 Honda MR50 Elsinore is finished in red and black and is powered by a 49cc two-stroke single mated to a three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a high-mount exhaust system, number plates, a cross-braced handlebar with a pad, and a skid plate.

Jun 23, 2022 · This 1975 Honda MR175 Elsinore is finished in green and black and is powered by a 171cc two-stroke single mated to a five-speed transmission. Equipment includes a black solo seat, a cross-braced handlebar, a headlight brush guard, a skid plate, a side stand, an enduro-style taillight, silver-finished plastic fenders, and wire-spoke wheels with ...

Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Honda MR175 Elsinore in 1976 the model with enduro body and 171.1 cm3 / 10.5 cui engine size, offered since 1975.

Mar 31, 2025 · This 1976 Honda MR250 Elsinore is powered by a 248cc two-stroke single mated to a five-speed transmission and is finished in red with white fenders. It features a 34mm Keihin carburetor and an expansion-chamber exhaust system as well as drum brakes, wire-spoke wheels, and preload-adjustable shocks.

For Sale: 1975 Honda MR50 Elsinore motorcycle. The bike has a 49cc 2 stroke engine with a 3 speed manual clutch transmission. This cool little vintage bike runs well, is in good condition and has an Oregon title. * This is the smallest Elsinore dirt bike that Honda ever made. ** Included with the 1975 are 2 1974 MR50 parts bikes.