When did the Honda Elsinore first come out?
The 250 made its public racing debut in March of 1972, and the 125 was first raced in July. Both bikes won within a few races. The green light was given for production, and Honda started making Elsinores by the thousands. They were given the Elsinore name because of the race that was immortalized in the 1971 film On Any Sunday.
How did the Honda Elsinore dirt bike get its name?
Both bikes won within a few races. The green light was given for production, and Honda started making Elsinores by the thousands. They were given the Elsinore name because of the race that was immortalized in the 1971 film On Any Sunday. The 250 was released first and was called a 1973 model.
When did Bob Hannah race a Honda Elsinore?
In 1976, however, Marty spread himself too thin. He tried to race the Honda RC125 works bike in the World Championship as well as the U.S. National Championship. He didn’t win either. That was the year that Bob Hannah made his spectacular national racing debut for Yamaha.
When did the Honda Elsinore get a red paint job?
1976–1978: Honda tried to catch up by redesigning the CR125’s rear suspension and giving it a red paint job, but it wasn’t enough. Suzuki came out with another all-new 125 in 1976, and Yamaha changed the YZ every year.
The 250 made its public racing debut in March of 1972, and the 125 was first raced in July. Both bikes won within a few races. The green light was given for production, and Honda started making Elsinores by the thousands. They were given the Elsinore name because of the race that was immortalized in the 1971 film On Any Sunday.
Both bikes won within a few races. The green light was given for production, and Honda started making Elsinores by the thousands. They were given the Elsinore name because of the race that was immortalized in the 1971 film On Any Sunday. The 250 was released first and was called a 1973 model.
In 1976, however, Marty spread himself too thin. He tried to race the Honda RC125 works bike in the World Championship as well as the U.S. National Championship. He didn’t win either. That was the year that Bob Hannah made his spectacular national racing debut for Yamaha.
1976–1978: Honda tried to catch up by redesigning the CR125’s rear suspension and giving it a red paint job, but it wasn’t enough. Suzuki came out with another all-new 125 in 1976, and Yamaha changed the YZ every year.