Description
1988 Honda CR250R – Full Frame-Up Restoration – Showroom New – Competitive Performance, Please Watch The Video Above
Description
Feast your eyes on this meticulously restored 1988 Honda CR250R — a true icon of motocross history, reborn to better-than-new condition. This machine just received a comprehensive, no-expense-spared, frame-up restoration and is now as close to “off the showroom floor” as you’ll ever find.
It doesn’t just look brand new — it runs and rides like it just left the Honda factory in ’88, with performance that will shock you. Thanks to Honda’s legendary two-stroke engineering and our expert rebuild, this CR250 is still fast and competitive against today’s modern bikes.
Whether you’re a vintage motocross racer, a collector, or just someone who wants to relive the golden era of 2-stroke dominance, this CR is ready to impress on the track or in your man cave.
Restoration Details
Every single component was inspected, restored, or replaced during the build, including:
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Frame Painted in OEM Honda finish
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Engine: Complete rebuild – new piston, rings, bearings, gaskets, and seals
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Carburetor: Rebuilt and jetted to factory specifications
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Exhaust: FMF Gold Series Pipe & OEM silencer restored to like-new condition
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Suspension: Forks rebuilt with new seals and fresh fluid, and new Factory Connection rear shock bumper
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Brakes: New pads, stainless lines, calipers rebuilt
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Wheels: Hubs restored, new Black Rims & heavy-duty spokes and nipples, new tires
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Plastics & Graphics: Brand-new OEM replica plastics with correct factory decals
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Controls: New handlebars, grips, levers, cables
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Hardware: Every bolt cleaned, replated, or replaced with correct spec fasteners
This was not a quick flip — it was a full museum-quality restoration aimed at making the bike functionally and cosmetically Like new.
Specifications
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Year/Model: 1988 Honda CR250R
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Engine: 249cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke single
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Bore x Stroke: 66.4mm × 72mm
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Transmission: 5-speed manual
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Carburetor: Keihin PWK
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Front Suspension: 43mm cartridge fork, adjustable
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Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single shock, fully adjustable
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Front Brake: Disc
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Rear Brake: Disc
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Weight: ~213 lbs dry
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Horsepower: ~47 HP (factory rating)
Performance
The 1988 CR250R was the bike to beat in its day — known for its razor-sharp handling, broad powerband, and unmatched suspension. This fully restored example is more than just a display piece — it’s track-ready and capable of running elbow-to-elbow with modern 250 two-strokes.
Condition Statement
This motorcycle is essentially brand new in every respect, with zero ride time since the restoration (other than initial tuning and safety checks). It starts easily, idles smoothly, shifts crisply, and pulls hard through all gears. All cosmetics are flawless, with no dents, cracks, or corrosion anywhere.
Shipping & Payment
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Worldwide shipping available – buyer pays actual cost
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Viewing available at the New England Motorcycle Museum
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Payment via bank transfer, certified check, or cash in person
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Contact: 860-454-7024 for more info
This is your chance to own one of the cleanest and most capable vintage motocross bikes on the planet — a true 2-stroke legend, restored to perfection.
Wheels
1988 Honda CR250R – Full Frame-Up Restoration – Showroom New – Competitive Performance, Please Watch The Video Above
Description
Feast your eyes on this meticulously restored 1988 Honda CR250R — a true icon of motocross history, reborn to better-than-new condition. This machine just received a comprehensive, no-expense-spared, frame-up restoration and is now as close to “off the showroom floor” as you’ll ever find.
It doesn’t just look brand new — it runs and rides like it just left the Honda factory in ’88, with performance that will shock you. Thanks to Honda’s legendary two-stroke engineering and our expert rebuild, this CR250 is still fast and competitive against today’s modern bikes.
Whether you’re a vintage motocross racer, a collector, or just someone who wants to relive the golden era of 2-stroke dominance, this CR is ready to impress on the track or in your man cave.
Restoration Details
Every single component was inspected, restored, or replaced during the build, including:
-
Frame Painted in OEM Honda finish
-
Engine: Complete rebuild – new piston, rings, bearings, gaskets, and seals
-
Carburetor: Rebuilt and jetted to factory specifications
-
Exhaust: FMF Gold Series Pipe & OEM silencer restored to like-new condition
-
Suspension: Forks rebuilt with new seals and fresh fluid, and new Factory Connection rear shock bumper
-
Brakes: New pads, stainless lines, calipers rebuilt
-
Wheels: Hubs restored, new Black Rims & heavy-duty spokes and nipples, new tires
-
Plastics & Graphics: Brand-new OEM replica plastics with correct factory decals
-
Controls: New handlebars, grips, levers, cables
-
Hardware: Every bolt cleaned, replated, or replaced with correct spec fasteners
This was not a quick flip — it was a full museum-quality restoration aimed at making the bike functionally and cosmetically Like new.
Specifications
-
Year/Model: 1988 Honda CR250R
-
Engine: 249cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke single
-
Bore x Stroke: 66.4mm × 72mm
-
Transmission: 5-speed manual
-
Carburetor: Keihin PWK
-
Front Suspension: 43mm cartridge fork, adjustable
-
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single shock, fully adjustable
-
Front Brake: Disc
-
Rear Brake: Disc
-
Weight: ~213 lbs dry
-
Horsepower: ~47 HP (factory rating)
Performance
The 1988 CR250R was the bike to beat in its day — known for its razor-sharp handling, broad powerband, and unmatched suspension. This fully restored example is more than just a display piece — it’s track-ready and capable of running elbow-to-elbow with modern 250 two-strokes.
Condition Statement
This motorcycle is essentially brand new in every respect, with zero ride time since the restoration (other than initial tuning and safety checks). It starts easily, idles smoothly, shifts crisply, and pulls hard through all gears. All cosmetics are flawless, with no dents, cracks, or corrosion anywhere.
Shipping & Payment
-
Worldwide shipping available – buyer pays actual cost
-
Viewing available at the New England Motorcycle Museum
-
Payment via bank transfer, certified check, or cash in person
-
Contact: 860-454-7024 for more info
This is your chance to own one of the cleanest and most capable vintage motocross bikes on the planet — a true 2-stroke legend, restored to perfection.
