1984 Honda CR80R

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[@mikebressler8951]

One of the best things Kenny does is dressing up in period-correct gear to coincide with the bikes he's testing.. 🏁🇺🇸🏁

[@Jimmy_Watt]

Thats a rare period correct DG bowie knife.

[@izzywashington5461]

Reminds me of Evel Knievel!!!!! Lol 👍🏽

[@derrickzenner9300]

I love seeing that too

[@davidroeder7299]

Seeing a 100cc or smaller piston in person will allow you to truly appreciate these small bore's. It's truly amazing the power they can put out!

[@sawyertilley6209]

@@mokumizu4318 cr85s have 25hp

[@sawyertilley6209]

@@mokumizu4318 look it up

[@sawyertilley6209]

@@mokumizu4318 25.83 horsepower

[@usamadejackson]

I had one of those when I was a kid!! 1984 Honda CR80R

[@ronrichards2691]

Kids next door got same bike i put a top end on it with a lil port an polishing 2 years ago thats all i hear from 7in the morning till 9at night lol. #2strokeanpotsmoke

[@yamaharaptor01able]

Ha...sounds like he's enjoying a great childhood 👍

[@gruntabro1]

You are sooo lucky haha

[@ronrichards2691]

@@yamaharaptor01able man they love it all most dark an i can hear them out there right now pounding that thing up an down the lil trail to the swamp lol

[@yamaharaptor01able]

@@ronrichards2691 That's awesome!!! Man,I'm a little jealous I must admit. Wish I was out in the woods right now tearing it up! Aahhh to be young lol😎

[@ghostrt1608]

@@ronrichards2691 ...man, I wanted one of those CR80's bad in '85... I had the sales brochure taped on my wall by my bed & used to dream about riding/racing one... They were some bad bikes...

[@RanchoDeSanchez]

“Honey I shrunk the CR500” 😆

[@victorylanel3150]

My whole body started vibrating when you revved that thing up. First ride on my CR80re I was scared, I was excited, I was maniacal. Man you never stop chasing that feeling.

[@danmoriarty6678]

Your spot on!!!! I remember!!

[@MercilessGuitar151]

Nailed it!

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

125's are crazier but 80's were a blast too (as a 90lb 13 yr old)

[@paulhoffman778]

My 350X and my old 1985 250R, like one person wrote, your scared, your pumped, and man do you love it! I know theses are dirt bikes but trikes fall in the category. This guy takes me back to my 250R.

[@CainSample]

That would look good next to my 1984 cr500r

[@Joelontugs]

I was thinking that's a big kid on that cr 80 then I realized that is a big kid on that cr80 lmao

[@Harleyforever20]

I love how excitable ALL you guys are about ALL different cycles. Man, you guys the best job in the world. All these bikes are the ones I dreamed about as a kid.

[@Nick-qv5jq]

I've got a '84 CR80 Big Wheel. Has the ATAC engine with the chamber connected to the pipe. I weigh 83kg and it hauls me around with ease, lots of fun!

[@aaronsmith9384]

This has had the 82cc cylinder put on it as there 79cc atac originally

[@kungpuk5186]

Had a 1984 cr80. This brings me back a lot of good memories, and one that almost took my life.. Thanx!

[@muzkat101]

As a young teen, back in the 80s, this was my dream bike. I spent days and hours at my local bike shop just mesmerized by this bike, but sadly; due to my family being poor, and no resources to pool my lawn cash together to make a purchase, it was a dream that never came true. Later, I set my eyes on the '85 XR350R, but again, another dream that had to be put on a back-burner. Regrettably, as time went by, I moved and my lifestyle and family demands kept me from getting any CR or XR that I had dreamed of owning. But of all the bikes, the '83 to '85 CRs and XRs have always been my obsession. Maybe, someday, I will buy one just to work on and restore, but it is unlikely that I will ever get the real chance to learn to enjoy any of these bikes the way they were truly intended.

[@-.__328]

You what type of watch do you have I have so many diamonds and mine the hands don't move see that rolls Royce they gave one to me and Steven Spielberg then they shot the guy who made it

[@-.__328]

No I'm poor too but my buddie is gonna sell me one just like this for 500$

[@-.__328]

I'ma tear up this streets

[@garrettkajkowski1222]

When I was about 11 my dad rebuilt my 2000 cr80r and fabricated a extended swing arm and I drag raced, and hill climbed it and I won the 125 class almost every time I went. Needless to say...they are badass bikes🙌

[@larzsmith1602]

LOVE these old Honda CR vids, thanks for the walk down memory lane. My first moto x was a 1980 Yamaha MX 80 which was a dud BUT my next ride was a 1980 CR 80R Elsinore and it was a RIPPER and the sound of the 2 stroke powerband is a melody like no other!!! Thanks again!

[@troymcdougall6170]

My first bike was a brand new 1984 RM80. Just listening to this CR scream going by brings back such great memories. Long live the 2 stroke. Best times of my life riding with my friends out in the country in the summer during the mid 1980s. One had a Honda 200 3 wheeler, one had a KX80, one had an XR80 and me on my RM80. We were all 12 and 13. I'll never forget the feeling flying down dirt roads and trails out in the woods. I'd do anything to go back an re-live even one if those days. Keep up the good work! Everyone agrees, These vids are amazing!

[@ronniewilliz153]

I had an 81 cr 80 an miss it. Cant wait for a vid on the cr60 😁 tht sound brings back so many memories. Know that sound a mile away

[@robbysmith5206]

Man you make my day with all your moto cross bike videos takes me back to my riding days as a young man 😊👍

[@Madtigertv]

My first bike was a 86' cr80.. ahh the memories

[@Joggly420]

She’s a Ripper alright ...Gday from Oz 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 👍

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

She is right ?! Total RIPA - if that takes Sr. For a ride like that - those bikes are INSANE !!!!!!!

[@2strokenitro]

I hope the Kaplan team brings more of these little 80 beasts back to life. Love watching and riding these awesome machines! On a side note.. a 1992 yz80 would be a fantastic addition to the fleet at Kaplan cycle 👌🏻

[@empiresrikesfat]

And 92 kx80

[@paulholla]

Oh yes kaplan you are a legend.. that there was my bike when I was a kid! Mine was a 1983 cr80 brings back memories!

[@AdventuresRUs]

Love your dedication to Honda’s! 👍

[@1991enduro]

And me lol i love hondas

[@niguk5075]

I tested one of those and the YZ80 in January 1984 as an 11 year old, liked the CR the best. Ended up with a big wheel RM 80.

[@dannywilliams3516]

Very nice Honda 80 Ken. One of the best looking ones I believe I've seen in a long time. That would be a fun one to rip around through the woods on.

[@MrGuvEuroman]

Apparently the CR80 has the highest power to weight ratio of any bike built.

[@Bull3tBikes]

Not to mention the best sounding 80 of the Japanese 4

[@Footygodsarewatching]

These 84 CR 80s are just the coolest looking models they produced. What a beauty. What great suspension clearance. Amazing. God bless

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

If a robot from the future is chasing you thru the city, THAT is the bike to be on.

[@NickPalmer-vj6by]

😂Bro you cracked me up holding the mic 🎤 to the exhaust while revving it and chanting USA 🇺🇸💯

[@vwmetal66]

My first bike was 1983 Honda CR80. For what it was it ripped. I just got my girlfriend's son a 1984 YZ80. He's loving that bike!!! Got to love them two strokes!!!!

[@bkm72]

Man I wish I could go back to childhood. When we rode these bikes and wanted to park them in our bedrooms!

[@LaBrouetteSP]

it's a work of art, a symbol of motocross's enduring legacy and aesthetic allure ❤

[@yordyiam]

These bikes looked like they came from another planet compared to the old scoots I had then 😅! Such a pretty little bike 😍👌, you guys have rescued another classic for the future 💪👌👏✊!

[@rt2255]

The most fun a kid can have is to ride a 80cc 2 stroke remember first time at like 10 riding a friends rm 80 way back in the day, i was hooked on bikes that day

[@chriscorbin3190]

Being a guy that is about 175lbs, i think the 80 or 85cc are all kinds of fun. Keep up the good work man

[@hectorpuertoricanrivera3470]

I love 80s something about them 😍 they are small but really fast 👊✊😎🇺🇲

[@timlogan8603]

This was my very first dirtbike 1984 cr80

[@derrickzenner9300]

I love seeing these old beauty's

[@lancairw867]

I had that same Honda Jersey when I was riding my Honda 90 ATC in 82 😆👍🏼

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

2 strokes are no joke !! Mr. Kaplan, Junior , family - 🙏🤝💯, you guys would kill it out here in NY !!! Keeping the RIPPA’s alive !!! Love you guys - I’m sure it’s sold - I do want one

[@timothymaher1205]

I worked at a local bike shop when I was 14 got to ride all types of bikes living the dream senior rips 🙏

[@BraapEffex]

Love this bike, bringing back memories 👍

[@biketron]

The CR 80... My first bike was a 1991 CR80. Love that bike and the best part is I still own it😀

[@williamcarter5370]

Wow I want that bike so bad it’s Beautiful and sounds amazing 😞🙏

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

Love when you put the 🎤 to the metal - that bike FEROCIOUS!!!!!

[@kenharris8743]

I once clocked an 84 CR80 at 67 miles an hour those little bikes rip!

[@aaroneslinger7968]

wow, had that same year, bringing back some memories.I loved that bike.

[@MercilessGuitar151]

I remember my friend having one of these back in the day. I had a yz80 but was jelly of his cr. It really was a little beast!

[@eastsidebadger8416]

Wow that’s a great looking CR80..just shows why Honda dominated the mid to late 80s.

[@hotsauce7522]

The rm 80 was a way better bike in 85 to 89.

[@PeterPatterson-vt2cx]

My friend had a KX80 and he rode it until he was 18! He would not let it go. So, in response to that I got a CR80! Jesus that thing used to go! I used to rev its tits off and throw it around like a toy. It was awesome! I love the memories you bring back for me. I mean every vid you post, Im like, ‘yes! remember those!’ Love your work big fella! Cheers from downunder! 👍🏻

[@videditorEB1]

More awesomeness. You know, I’m really starting to look forward to the mid-review distraction of some OTHER magical machine coming to life off camera. Today’s didn’t disappoint, that 360 was one of my dad’s first Japanese bikes after Ossa’s and Bultacos. As always the sound was glorious, even burbling a little. So sweet!! Love the CR, simply stunning. Have a great day!!!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

That's a sick vintage 80! Quite Peppy! Would have loved one as a young kid, had my Mom let me have one! Lol...Dad would have though, but what Mom said, went! Lol..Dad always said if the woman of the house was unhappy, Everybody was gonna be unhappy. As I've gotten older, I realize Dad was right. Lol

[@hermanferreiravlogs4330]

Yesterday i rode my 01 cr80r for the first time and that is a lil monster it just eats everything

[@MrSuperchargeron]

That was my dream bike when I was 10! Still love that bike..

[@garydelre7889]

My first dirtbike, brand new 83 CR80, first year of liquid cooled. Yamalube 20:1...haha. Had a blast on that bike...

[@ashleys9949]

That was my first bike at the age of ten, what a gem!!!!!

[@NickPalmer-vj6by]

Honey i shrunk the cr500🤣 your low key jokes are so underrated my man👌🏼

[@wessreiley8275]

I had the 89 cr80 one of my favorites. Also my sister purchased brand big wheel was the 1990 kx80. I rode that bike for 3 years with no problems. Rebuilt the water pump once.

[@trentdawg2832]

Looks like sr. Is having a blast on that Lil 80....lol.........make me wanna go play on my sons kx80....

[@tonyaccardo3052]

I had a 85 CR 80 one fast bike brings back memories also had a 82 Kaw KX 80 how I want too go back in time good times indeed 😎👍

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

Hunny I shrunk the 500 !! LmFAO !!!! I just started my kx-100 , my dad is such a kill joy it’s unbelievable 🤦‍♂️- Junior- you are super blessed! Your dad is the f:/--n MAN

[@yamaharaptor01able]

Man,that mx360 is sick as well!!! I've got a yellow 74 with a 78 California green reg sticker on the rear fender. Cool to have here in Mass. Came so close to selling it once,glad as hell the deal fell through 😄

[@ryanw8547]

Great memories! Sadly I can’t say mine had a good frame. I think every kid in my neighborhood learned to ride on my 80, and everyone flipped that bike when learning. Fast forward 25 years and we all still ride

[@jonathondavis170]

And today you can buy the same technology from a 2021 Suzuki RM85! Haha but it WILL be slower than Kaplan's CR80 shown here, fyi! - And that is no joke. 💪🤘👍👊🇺🇸

[@dazstewart8547]

The first bike i bought with my own cash was one of these.....i loved it

[@markcarkner4617]

Had the same bike back in the day. Loved it.

[@thespoonterer]

This was my first real bike, i loved it.

[@ryanbarker4422]

I had an 87 Barr's Competition cr 80 flat out fast power band in every gear.

[@tonycerino9645]

Had a brand new 1990 cr80 one bad ass little bike

[@cortoculat1755]

I was waiting for it I’m actually rebuilding one in my garage but the rear shock is kind of dead but 1984 is the best!

[@paulshamblin6260]

A kid in my neighborhood had one. I had a 79 cr125. That 80 was a neck breaker!

[@paulshamblin6260]

The kid didn't ride it much because it scared him to death!

[@michaelmacleod6654]

Back when a 80cc ran like a 125cc BRAAAAAPPPPP👍👍

[@bollweevil8112]

One of the best looking dirt bikes, ever

[@broncobart4354]

I had one of those when I was a kid. It was fun being the fastest fat kid at the track

[@Turners412]

I had a old 72 Honda sl 70 dirt bike when I was younger haha I know it was a 4 stroke but the thing was mint

[@joelalexander5338]

I had an ‘84 YZ80, and that thing was a quick rascal.

[@motoboy5467]

Love the videos, keep it up 😃

[@dominic6283]

I was 12 in 1984 and some kids in my neighborhood had CR80's. I begged my parents to buy me one but they said it was to dangerous so they got me a 1984 TRX 125 four wheeler instead. It was slow but I had fun on it. I think I was one of the first kids to have a four wheeler back then.

[@anttonydamico2578]

My brother had one in Australia & he loved it 🤘

[@chrisowens3817]

Awesome memories right there

[@shanesanko1408]

Love your show brings back so many memories ❤

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

Ohhh this is great !!!! That thing is a beast !!!

[@davidhughes6578]

Hey there is a guy up here In enumclaw washington selling off a nice collection of mint 80s 2 stroke rippers. Kx 80s rm80s yz60s etc

[@BigBad21]

Before when I got back into bikes I was gonna get a 80 cr80 but my dad wanted to ride too so we got new ones. I’m pretty lucky to have a dad like that

[@thecrewbmx]

These 80s rip hard for the size!

[@garrettfriend4772]

When I was a teenager had band new 1985 cr 80 back in the day ...

[@smacnee3278]

I had this bike as a kid. It was fast and awesome.

[@broncobart4354]

Had one when I was a kid. That thing scared the shit of me! It was faster than all my buddies 125s

[@2strokemxclassics]

Nice I've just sold one today on ebay👍

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

I like how you actually say there’s scratches etc. that’s like super humble. - I know they don’t make em anymore, but I AM buying a an Elsinore from you guys - built by billy or Chris / any of the team really- let me know when you can make it happen!

[@KaplanCycles]

Whenever your ready brother

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

@@KaplanCycles thank you fellas, I appreciate the hat and all the goodies in the gift !!! That was awesome!!!! I definitely / am getting an Elsinore, but I want it out of the box 📦 ( Kaplan style ) .. can you save me one - an 80 ? My email is [e-mail] is on file , send me a quote and I’ll even put a down payment on it ! Thank u again for the gifts ! Love you guys !!💯🤝 🙏 🇺🇸

[@loganator2873]

That cr80 is sooooo cooool

[@bigram7235]

Kawi guys are a little faster everywhere on the track than Honda guys!!

[@bigos.motoowens5813]

Wow! I wish I was a kid again 👍💪

[@huskypoop4917]

hey kens from wot we see of this little gem its as you say a low hour bike hens teeth in this condition and sounds crisp

[@Turnipheadinit]

Wish we had a shop like yours in the UK 🇬🇧 😕

[@Outdoorswithcorey]

Nice you should come to Maryland landing Mx park and hit jumps with the 500 and let me know when y’all do

[@renedentremont932]

my favorite color combo for the CR's

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

I wiped out on an MX-50- or 60 , me and my friend John. Pea pond rd. In Bellmore NY, there’s like a sharp turn. That’s when I really really realized p

[@maldog4303]

Sr. Is shredding it 👍👍👍

[@Rubeless]

Another gem!