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