1989 Honda CR250R

Die hard Honda fans, check out this sharp 1989 Honda CR250R. This Honda belongs to Joseph of Lexington, North Carolina. Here is what Joseph says about his ride:

My bike is a ’89 CR250. It is completely stock except for a Steely offroad fly wheel weight that I had on it for NCCSA hare scramble racing, I took it off since the season ended. This bike is a load of fun. I just did a top end rebuild that really restored the bike’s power. I also put on an FMF Gnarly pipe and a Pro Circuit silencer. This bike really goes for its age, I’ve out ran a lot of newer bikes! Really a joy to own.

To the right is another 1989 Honda CR250R that belongs to Shawn Schroeder of CB, Iowa. Shawn writes:

I bought this bike back in 2010 and it had a lot of issues. I stripped it down to the frame and removed the 4 different layers of paint. Primed and repainted frame, rebuilt bottom end and top end. I also rebuilt the shock and forks. It has a new right side radiator, new chain/sprockets, taper kit and tusk bearing throttle tube, and rebuilt brakes. I am not done yet…

1989 Honda CR250R Facts

The ’89 CR250R weighs in at a meager 205 pounds. The power valve fed 249cc engine pumps out over 44 hp and the five-speed gear box keeps all those ponies dancing through the power band. Sitting on standard 21 inch front and 18 inch rear wheels, the ’89 is also well known for balanced handling and braking. The biggest change for the 1989 CR250R was the upside down Showa forks. Some note that the suspension is a bit soft in the forks, but nothing some mods and adjustments can’t make up for.

Jeff Stanton rode this bike in 1989 to win both the AMA 250cc Supercross and National Motocross championships, while also riding it for the winning USA team in the Motocross Des Nations that same year. The ’89 CR250 is another staple in the long line of Honda’s winning history. If only Honda still made their two stroke 250… hey, we can dream can’t we? Thanks for sharing your bike Joseph!