47 Years In The Factory Crate: A 1979 Honda CR125R Elsinore

This is a 1979 Honda CR125R Elsinore, it’s been sitting unused in its original factory crate since 1979, and it’s now possibly the only unridden example of its kind left in the world.

The Core Event

Honda’s Elsinore series of motorcycles from the 1970s (and very early 80s) are now legendary in the vintage motocross community, they were named after the Southern Californian Elsinore Grand Prix, and they became a force to be reckoned with in their time.

Key Facts

This is a 1979 Honda CR125R Elsinore, it’s been sitting unused in its original factory crate since 1979, and it’s now possibly the only unridden example of its kind left in the world.

Context & Significance

Honda’s Elsinore series of motorcycles from the 1970s (and very early 80s) are now legendary in the vintage motocross community, they were named after the Southern Californian Elsinore Grand Prix, and they became a force to be reckoned with in their time.

Outlook

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