Honda CR

Honda's CR series launched in 1973 with the CR250M Elsinore, a bike that immediately challenged European dominance in motocross. Over the next 3 decades, the CR line evolved with innovations like liquid cooling, the Pro-Link rear suspension, and powerful HPP engines. Models like the CR125R, CR250R, and CR500R became icons of the sport, known for their sharp handling and potent two-stroke powerbands before production ended in 2007.

Collectors prize CRs for their historical significance and raw performance. Early Elsinore models are highly sought after, representing Honda's entry into competitive motocross. Bikes from the 1980s and 1990s are popular for vintage racing and nostalgia, especially those associated with champions like Ricky Carmichael and Jeremy McGrath. Unrestored bikes with original plastics, exhausts, and graphics command a premium.

The market for Honda CRs is incredibly broad. While the average sale price sits near $10,000, this figure includes everything from well-used trail bikes to pristine, professional race machines. The low end of the market, under $2,000, is filled with project bikes needing significant work. The high end, reaching over $90,000, is reserved for exceptionally rare or historically important examples, such as bikes with celebrity ownership or significant race history.

Prices for Honda CRs range from $900 for project bikes to over $91,000 for concours-quality or race-proven examples.