HONDA CRM Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Honda CRM was a range of motorcycles manufactured by Honda from 1990 until 2000. The Series was available with 50, 125, 250, 450, and 500cc two-stroke engines, which originated from the CR series.

The trial-type motorcycle was introduced as a replacement for the MTX125R in Honda's range and didn't hide the similarities with the famous CR models of the same brand. The motorcycle was built in the Italian factory in Atessa.

In 1990, the Japanese motorcycle maker introduced the Honda CRM125R, an enduro/off-road motorcycle equipped with standard features, such as wire-spoke wheels, a high-mounted front fender, fork sliders protections, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a single exhaust system with a high-mounted silencer on the right-hand side, and a small front cowl with an integrated rectangular headlight.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a telescopic fork on the front with 270 mm wheel travel and a gas-charged shock absorber mounted on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a 240 mm brake disc on the front and a 220 mm brake disc on the rear, providing optimum braking power.

Regarding power, the 1990 Honda CRM125R had installed a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine at its core, boasting 29 hp at 10,200 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The Honda CR series was a line of off-road motorcycles manufactured by Honda from 1973 to 2007. They were racing motorcycles in the 125, 250, and 500 motocross classes with many trophies. The range comprised motorcycles with displacements ranging from 60 to 500cc.

In 1989, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CRM250R, a trial motorcycle that continued production until 1999. It was made in several versions, such as the CRM250 Mk1 from 1989 to 1990, CRM250 Mk2 and 2.2 from 1991 to 1993, CRM250 Mk3 from 1994 to 1996, and CRM250 AR from 1996 to 1999.

Visually, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, fork slider covers, a one-piece dual seat, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted under the seat, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

In the performance department, the 1989 Honda CRM250R had its soul brought to life by a 249cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that delivered 37 hp at 8,500 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was controlled by a six-speed gearbox with a wet multi-plate clutch linked to the rear wheel via a final chain drive.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle had a telescopic fork mounted on the front and a single shock absorber mounted on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's 21-inch front wheel was fitted with a single brake disc, as well as the 18-inch rear wheel.