| There are dirt bikes, and then there are | | | | a Honda dirt bike built for you.Honda dirt |
| Honda dirt bikes. A Honda represents speed, | | | | bikes - Motocross Division:CR125R: A |
| power and maneuverability (making it obvious | | | | constant winner in races, the CR125R is a |
| why they are the top-sellers). Quality is its | | | | lightweight and easy to handle bike. With a |
| ultimate trademark, however, and a Honda dirt | | | | 125cc engine, it's also a powerful one. |
| bike never fails to please.And, with a wide | | | | Sporting a price tag of $5,449, this is not |
| range of choices, you are sure to find one | | | | for the casual racer.CR250R: Few can think of |
| tailored for your racing style--whether | | | | champions without thinking of this Honda |
| professional or amateur, you will see and | | | | selection. Toted as the "best 250-class |
| feel the difference of Honda dirt bikes. It's | | | | two-stroke that's ever been", the CR250R is |
| not just riding or racing; it becomes an | | | | ideal for racing. It typically runs at |
| experience.And, to fully enjoy that | | | | $6,399.CRF250R (4-stroke): Extremely |
| experience, you should understand all aspects | | | | lightweight and fast, this is a 250cc with a |
| of what makes Honda dirt bikes... well, a | | | | four-stroke and is already being hailed as |
| Honda dirt bike. Don't cringe. Some history | | | | the bike to beat in competition. Its price |
| lessons are worth knowing.Honda is a name | | | | tag is affordable, being set at |
| that summons respect in the biking world, | | | | $6,199.CRF450R (4-stroke): A retuned version |
| though no one would have guessed that from | | | | of an old favorite, this bike features |
| its dubious beginnings and low sales. When | | | | tighter suspension and enhanced engine |
| Soichiro Honda opened the first store in Los | | | | performance. Honda is pushing this as one of |
| Angeles in 1959, the reception was tepid at | | | | their best and, at $6,899, it should be.Honda |
| best. The American people were already | | | | dirt bikes - Off-road:CRF250X: Named the |
| devoted to their Harleys and Triumphs. Honda | | | | 'Best Bike' by Dirt Rider, the CRF250X is a |
| tried, in vain, for that first year to sell | | | | marvel of off-road ability. Light, agile and |
| his products, but was only able to come up | | | | blessed with a four-stroke, this will take |
| with 1700 units. The American market | | | | you wherever you want to be. Priced at |
| | | | $6,399.CRF450X: A coupling of Honda's most |
| refused to let him in.Overseas, however, | | | | popular features, this bike has it all: |
| things were different. In Japan, Honda was | | | | greater torque, wider gear ratios and more |
| the number one selling bike (an estimated | | | | supple suspension. At $7,199, the CRF450X is |
| 500,00 units sold). Throughout Europe, the | | | | the ultimate off-road bike.XR400R: At $5299, |
| bikes were starting to win races and garner | | | | this reliable bike is a bargain, and the |
| attention. Honda was the top-player.But, in | | | | favored choice of 90 percent of rental |
| America, they were nothing: just funny | | | | companies. It's guaranteed quality and |
| looking bikes that didn't seem powerful | | | | ability.XR650R: A champion of unrivaled |
| enough to fit the image motorcycles had | | | | proportions, the XR650R is aluminum framed |
| crafted.That was about to change.Soichiro was | | | | bike that will leave everyone speechless. At |
| not about to give up on the American and | | | | a relatively low $6,299, this bike represents |
| decided to change the perceptions linked to | | | | winning.Honda dirt bikes - Mini dirt |
| bikes. They were no longer for hulking men | | | | bikes:CR85R (2-stroke): Smaller than most of |
| with beards and dirty leather jackets; they | | | | its competitors, this bike still causes fear |
| were for anyone who just wanted a ride around | | | | wherever it rides. Fast and blessed with |
| town.Honda began a campaign of happiness, | | | | Honda's reliability, this $3,099 will keep |
| blanketing the market with | | | | you ahead of the rest.CR85RB (2-stroke): Made |
| | | | for the long run, the CR854RB offers fully |
| everyday men and woman riding his bikes, all | | | | adjustable suspension and a more than capable |
| grinning and cheerful. The result was a new | | | | engine. Ideal for younger riders, this bike |
| way to look at bikes--Honda's were seen as | | | | is priced at $6,190.CRF100F: At an |
| the better choice, the every-man | | | | inexpensive $2,319, this bike has all the |
| choice.They've remained that way ever | | | | look of a racing champion without the price |
| since.And the reason they've remained on top? | | | | tag. Featuring a four-stroke power and |
| They offer great selection and great | | | | comfortable seating, riding has never been |
| quality.Now, if you're purchasing one of your | | | | this easy.CRF50F: If the kids are interested |
| first Honda dirt bikes, you need to see which | | | | in dirt biking, this model is ideal for them. |
| part of that great selection works best for | | | | Semiautomatic transmission and built for |
| you. There are many bikes to choose from and | | | | whatever situation, this is the perfect |
| you want to pick perfection. So, first decide | | | | bike. It's priced at $1,299.CRF70F: |
| what it is you intend to do--are you looking | | | | Clutchless shifting and semiautomatic |
| to start racing professionally, or are you | | | | transmission make this the easiest bike |
| | | | available for those just starting out. Sleek |
| just wanting something solid to ride the | | | | and reliable, the CRF70F costs $1,599 and is |
| trails with? Whatever your scenario, there is | | | | guaranteed quality. |