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CR250M

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38 /100 Commuter
Power
28 HP
Engine
250 ccm

1974 Honda CR250M Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 1974 Honda CR250M relies on a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28 HP (20.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 112 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

Specific Output
112 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 28.0 HP (20.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Port control
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Exhaust downswept system
Chassis
Frame Type Chrome-Molybdenum Tubular
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). drum
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). drum
Other
Starter Kick
Color Options One color was available: the fuel tank was polished aluminum with no paint except for a green stripe on top. The number plates were silver metallic with a green center panel. The fenders were plastic painted silver metallic.
Notes

A 2-stroke engine, the CR250M was a 250cc production motocross machine, with an aluminum tank and other light-weight parts, making it as light as a works machine.It lead the motocross championships for years dominating winning many of races. It weighed in at a wafting light 214 pounds and had 7.1 inches of travel up front, The Elsinore had rear wheel 28 horsepower. It lead the way for Honda Victorys in the motocross and all started with this bike .

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