Seller: kaplancycles
Condition: Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1979; Make: Honda; Model: CR250R; Mileage: 15 miles; Engine: 250 cc; Type: Dirt/Off-Road; Color: Red. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1979 HONDA CR250R ELSINORE “THE RED ROCKET” SHOW-QUALITY FRAME-OFF RESTORATION $21,777 RESTORATION INVESTMENT DG PIPE – FOX AIR SHOCKS – RACE TECH SUSPENSION – KAPLAN CYCLES BUILT A LEGENDARY HONDA RED ROCKET – COMPREHENSIVE NUT-AND-BOLT RESTORATION – PERIOD-CORRECT PERFORMANCE UPGRADES – INVESTMENT-QUALITY VINTAGE MOTOCROSS MACHINE! FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR RED ROCKET! This is one of the most iconic, historically significant, and visually stunning motocross motorcycles ever produced. Honda's legendary Red Rocket revolutionized motocross racing in the late 1970s, and nearly five decades later, its unmistakable bright red finish, aggressive stance, and race-bred engineering still make it one of the most desirable vintage motocross machines in the world. This particular example has undergone an extraordinary, comprehensive frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration by the professional restoration team here at Kaplan Cycles. With 89 hours of professional labor and $4,227 in parts, this motorcycle represents a documented $21,777 restoration investment, NOT INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL COST OF THE MOTORCYCLE! Including the acquisition of a pristine, restoration-worthy original motorcycle, the total investment replacement cost approaches $25,000. The result is an absolutely breathtaking, professionally restored 1979 Honda CR250R that looks spectacular, runs fantastic, starts easily, and has been painstakingly rebuilt with the finest available components, including a number of desirable period-style performance upgrades. This is a serious, comprehensive, professional restoration performed by the most experienced vintage motorcycle restoration operation in the country. THE LEGEND OF THE HONDA RED ROCKET When Honda introduced the original CR250M Elsinore in 1973, it set an entirely new standard for production motocross motorcycles. Lightweight, powerful, and purpose-built for competition, the original Elsinore quickly earned a reputation as one of the most influential motocross machines of its era. However, by the middle of the decade, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki had dramatically advanced their motocross technology. Honda needed something revolutionary to reclaim its position at the front of the pack. Honda's response was the legendary RC factory racing program, which helped establish the design direction for an entirely new generation of production motocross machines. When the radically redesigned CR250R debuted for 1978, the motocross world took notice. The new Red Rocket featured aggressive works-inspired styling, a lightweight chassis, a powerful two-stroke engine, and dramatically improved suspension and handling. It looked like a factory racing motorcycle because that was exactly the image Honda intended. The 1979 model continued this legendary design and remains one of the most instantly recognizable motorcycles of the golden age of American motocross. Nearly 50 years later, the Red Rocket is still one of the most beautiful motocross motorcycles ever manufactured. And when restored to this level, it's truly a work of art. COMPREHENSIVE KAPLAN CYCLES FRAME-OFF RESTORATION 89 HOURS PROFESSIONAL LABOR – $17,550 NEW PARTS AND COMPONENTS – $4,227 TOTAL RESTORATION INVESTMENT – $21,777 This motorcycle was completely disassembled down to the bare frame. The engine was removed, the entire chassis was dismantled, and the restoration began with an exceptionally clean original motorcycle. One of the most important factors in a high-quality restoration is the condition of the original machine. This CR250R had an outstanding foundation: Pristine original frame rails Excellent original frame down tubes Straight, undamaged chassis Exceptionally clean original swingarm Excellent original engine cases Original Honda components worthy of professional restoration The underside of the frame is particularly impressive, with beautiful, straight frame rails showing the quality of the original motorcycle. The frame refinished in the correct original Honda factory-style red finish. The swingarm received the same comprehensive treatment. Every major assembly was disassembled, inspected, cleaned, serviced, rebuilt, restored, or replaced as required. Throughout the restoration, original factory Honda hardware was preserved wherever practical, professionally cleaned and re-zinc plated, while numerous other fasteners were replaced with new hardware. This attention to detail extends to areas most restorations never address. From the steering stem to the rear axle, from the engine mounting hardware to the chain rollers, the quality of the workmanship is evident everywhere you look. ENGINE – COMPLETE MECHANICAL RECONDITIONING The legendary Honda 250cc two-stroke engine received extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Engine restoration highlights: Engine removed from chassis for comprehensive restoration Original engine cases professionally vapor honed Engine cases and covers refinished Cylinder professionally refinished Brand-new piston Brand-new piston rings New cylinder base gasket New cylinder head gasket New spark plug Clutch rebuilt with new clutch components and springs Ignition side cleaned, inspected, and restored Carburetor completely rebuilt New carburetor jets New carburetor drain lines New intake components New reeds Brand-new Twin Air air filter Fresh fuel lines Original engine mounts cleaned, vapor honed, and restored New or professionally re-zinc-plated engine hardware New cylinder head and base fasteners New intake mounting hardware Restored original kickstarter with new mounting bolt Brand-new shift lever The engine was carefully assembled, tuned, and tested by our experienced technicians. THE RESULT? THIS THING IS AN ABSOLUTE ROCKET SHIP! It starts easily, runs crisp and strong, and delivers the thrilling two-stroke performance that made the Honda Red Rocket a legend. The
Color: Red