HONDA CR85R (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CR85R was a small-displacement off-road motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 2004. It was part of the CR series and powered by a two-stroke engine. The bike was discontinued in 2007 when it was replaced by the CRF150R four-stroke machine.

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CR85R, one of the best serious off-road machines created for beginner riders with serious plans of becoming champions.

The bike was built on the proven basis of larger competition motorcycles. It offered plenty of usable punch in an easy-to-handle, inviting package, perfect for young riders who wanted to exercise their skills.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, such as wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires, a dual-sided swingarm, a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, and a single exhaust system with a high-mounted silencer.

The bike was made around a single-cradle steel frame that housed the suspension system, which was comprised of a 37 mm fully adjustable inverted Showa fork with 267 mm of travel and a Pro-Link swingarm tied to a fully adjustable Showa shock on the rear with 272 mm of travel.

The 2004 Honda CR85R was powered by an 84cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a 28 mm piston-valve carburetor and assisted by a six-speed gearbox linked to the rear via a final chain drive.