Honda CR series

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The Honda CR series was a line of two-stroke off-road motorcycles made by Honda from 1973 to 2007. They are racing motorcycles with countless trophies in the 125, 250 and 500 motocross classes. Marty Smith, Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael and many other motocross legends dominated racing circuits on Honda CR's. CR's continue competing today and are prized by racing enthusiasts and collectors alike.

The first generation Honda CR series (Elsinore) were named after the annual motorcycle race hosted in the early 1970s by Lake Elsinore, CA. This popular race was known as the Elsinore Grand Prix. It ran through the dusty Lake Elsinore farming town and surrounding hills from 1968 to 1972. The race was featured in the classic 1971 sports documentary "On Any Sunday," starring Steve McQueen, Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill.

The CR line ranged from 60 to 500cc in displacement.