Honda Dirt Bikes - After years in the wilderness are they back with the program?

Mid to late eighties, Honda dirt bikes, race teams and sales numbers were 'flying' along. A factory honda rider was the ultimate place to be. Bailey, Johnson, Stanton, Bayle, McGrath... the winning streak of honda dirt bikes was amazing!

Of the honda dirt bikes, the motocross bikes were shootout winners and the XR range was extremely popular

Let's fast forward 15 years and look at honda dirt bikes once again. What happened?

Well the XR honda dirt bikes remained unchanged, although a good solid, reliable mount, dirt bikes from other manufacturers got faster and more 'focussed' as well as getting the 'magic button' (electric start). So while there buddies would hit the button and be away, disgruntled (and tired) xr400 riders were cursing as they tried to kickstart their beasts to life.

The CR range of honda dirt bikes spent more time focused on perimeter frames and case fed engines. They were quite often the best handling and appointed bikes, but powerwise they could be a bit 'hit and miss'.

Fast forward once again to present day and...

Honda dirt bikes are back!

Class winning motocrossers with smooth, tractable power along with the eagerly awaited CRF range each year of motocross and off-road honda dirt bikes. A full compliment of mini honda dirt bikes and things are looking good for the honda faithful.

Honda dirt bikes to choose from:

Motocross

• CR125R
• CR250R
• CRF250R (4-stroke)
• CRF450R (4-stroke)

Off-road (registrable)

• CRF250X
• CRF450X
• XR400R
• XR650R

Mini dirt bikes

• CR85R (2-stroke)
• CR85RB (2-stroke)
• CRF100F
• CRF50F
• CRF70