The History of the Honda Dirt Bike
Since 1961, Honda Motorcycles have been getting dirty and having a blast doing it. From the first Trail 50 to today's ultra-competitive and aggressive CRF450, Honda has been leading the way in the way we play.
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Honda's First Trail Bike
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In 1962, American Honda produced the 49cc OHV 4-stroke CT100 Trail 50, featuring a 3-speed, automatic clutch and a step-through, pressed-steel frame. Its popularity and reliability found it being used by campers to follow the trails to their favorite fishing spot with ease. The Trail series bikes were produced until 1979.
Honda Gets Dirty
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Honda's 1968 Z50 Mini-Trail and 1974 MR 50 Elsinore introduced many youth riders to off-road riding. As motocross became popular across the country, Honda changed the game forever in 1973 as it unveiled the CR250M Elsinore.
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The Elsinore
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The CR250M Elsinore weighed only 214 pounds and packed 28 horsepower at the rear wheel. Gary Jones won Honda its first ever AMA 250 National title on a modified CR250M in 1973. The Elsinore won 24 National and Supercross titles, becoming the most successful motocross bike in AMA history.
Honda CRF450R
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The Honda CRF450R has been leading its class since 2003. Featuring a fuel injected 449cc liquid cooled, four-stroke motor and razor sharp handling, the 2010 model is poised to remain the champion at tracks across the world.
Geico Powersports Honda Racing
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Honda dirt bikes are prominent participants in motocross, supercross and supermoto. Honda's own race team, Geico Powersports Honda Racing, in 2009 included Kevin Windham, Trey Canard, Brett Metcalfe, and Dan Reardon.
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