1997 Honda CR250R

[@oblivianation9759]

I was a single dad with three small children and had to sell mine to buy them Christmas one year. I don't regret it but I do miss it.

[@jenniferbradshaw298]

never would i ever sell my bike

[@joegilly1523]

ronald snyder I sold my bultaco 250 persang because I was laid off and needed cash . My bad for Eternity. Should have sold the wife

[@2strokesmoke857]

My dad would never he got his in 98 and still got it in 20 20 so he had it for 29 something years

[@motomash6143]

Fair play to you mate 👍 I would have done the same for my kids if I had too

[@jamierussell2200]

U would sell anything u had if u had children champ my hats off to u man ur a real survivor and do what it takes to look after his family just a true father/dad fuckn oath ur the man brother

[@paulmryglod4802]

Im currently restoring mine. Factory connection suspension was the best thing i did on it. My favorite engine of all time.

[@tommybritton9273]

I had the same exact bike, first generation aluminum frame.. won a few east coast enduro hare scrambles on it 👍👍

[@tommydshelby5311]

I thought that bikes first aluminium frame handled bad?

[@bigmoneyshmoneymaker7697]

97-99 CR250 was TRASH!!!! Now the 96... I’m in love... also the 02. I have the 96 but wish I had the 02

[@ProjectVEN0M]

I disagree I have a 97 cr 250 and its the best handling/feeling bike I've ever owned and I have ridden suzukis Yamaha kawasaki 250 2 strokes. This thing turns well and its feels like I am just gliding.

[@joshuaoliver2619]

I had a 03 cr250 with some work and have a 97 cr250 now, comparing the 2 the 97 by far has the better motor in my opinion, it feels alot more aggressive then the 03. the chassis on the other hand the 97 does not ride as good as the 03 did. my plan is to find a 02+ roller sometime down the road and put my 97 motor in that. that would be the Cr Honda should have built

[@gregducati999]

@@bigmoneyshmoneymaker7697 its wasn't that bad I think it got. that reputation as at that time everyone used to the flex steel frames, I had a 2002 ktm that handled worse much worse

[@coyoteman7682]

My 2001 CR250R rips recently rebuilt the full thing I’m 6 feet 260 and she picks up 3rd no issue and absolute blast badass bike

[@coyoteman7682]

@@onenessseeker5683 I like the sitting position not a fan of new bikes seating position the power is impressive to me feelsfaster than my newer 450 but I will agree handling is not the best she’s definitely a hand full one of the few bikes that every time I ride just puts a smile on my face

[@joshbarr2142]

You brought a 97 cr250 out and thought it would keep clean?! Did you see the first rut you left on take of 😳🤣 by far my favorite ride. Light weight full of power

[@8power0]

THE TWO FIFTY IS NICE , BUT THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A FIVE HUNDRED WE RIDE XR650`S HERE SO THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JUNIORS BIKE PLEASE KEEP THESE GREAT VIDEOS COMING THANKS .

[@rawbeats369]

Just got a super clean 97 cr 250 love it

[@TN_HondaDad]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? I am looking at a very, very clean one in Northern GA for $2600? Like to see how that really is on the market?

[@rawbeats369]

@@TN_HondaDad I payed 1750 but I got a deal if there clean with new top end and bottom gone threw nice clutch new plastics good tires and definitely no leaks 2500 forsure

[@TN_HondaDad]

@@rawbeats369 Thx

[@joshuaoliver2619]

I love your videos and the appreciation you have for your bikes, it's hard to beat an old Honda 2 stroke

[@mtyhntr49]

I have a 2006 crf450r. It makes me giggle. Love your channel. Its very addictive. That 250 looks amazing. The sound never gets old. One of my cousins is married to TOO TALL Mike Bell. He was a bad ass ripper in the day. Super tuned bikes. His garage full of Yamaha's.

[@KaplanCycles]

That's awesome I was a big fan of two tall Mike Bell when I was a kid

[@ontheedge33371]

I have a 2000 CR 250R just got all the parts for another redo ;) it’s such a fun bike !

[@lonekiterrocky]

I have in 97 cr125r and have had it for 20 years. Very dependable bike.

[@lonekiterrocky]

@wjwn dkd yes the 1997 250 where the first aluminum frames and the 125 Still remained Steel until 98. I'll never sell my bike. Kind of like collecting motorcycles I guess. I'm up to 9 so far. I'm not one of those collectors that have all these pristine machines and never ride. All my machines are well- ridden. I like to call it my own personal harem. My motorcycles don't get any animosity if I ride another one LOL

[@lonekiterrocky]

@wjwn dkd yeah that is sad. I learned a long time ago to choose your friends because a lot gets you in trouble and alot you can't trust. I have had things stolen and I hate thieves with the passion and then you friend that I do decide to have those damn well they don't show up unexpectedly. Maybe a little overboard and definitely more of a lonely lifestyle but I'm okay with it

[@billynowhere847]

Greatest bike I’ve ever owned. Ben riding for 40 yrs, started with my 78 YZ80 & haven’t looked back. Well that’s a lie, I’d love to have back my 82 YZ80j’s, had 3 of them; 2 for racing & 1 for practice. Anyway, I ended up with a late yr 97 CR250 like Kens riding...best bike I’ve ever strapped myself to. When riding, my buddies would always have to take a rip on it. So nimble & quick...the second you forgot to respect her, she reminded you real quick. It was piped, ported, polished, blueprinted etc., & it really didn’t even need it. These bikes bone stock were fast AF. I don’t have it anymore, had to sell her, but if I do ever get another bike, if I don’t buy new, I’ll for certain be trying to find me one of these again.

[@williampeckham9838]

Best looking one ever. I was too young for it.

[@derrick_kading4236]

I’m so excited I just got mine 😊😊😊

[@jerytherew1]

Got one brand new '97 off the showroom floor in 2000, a buddy of mine got a 2000, the 97 would out perform the 2000 in every way. Great bike

[@EmotionsLiquid]

My buddy rides an 01 and an 04 and hates that my "dinosaur" outperforms his all day long. The 97 was the best 2 stroke motor ever.

[@jaxxrocket1530]

7:20 😂 Somebody's still 13 when it comes to dirtbikes.... Glad I'm not alone

[@rockyjustus2829]

I have to say I'm new to the channel but I've yet to see anyone take the painstakingly teagas time that it actually takes to do this and anyone who doesn't think it's hard work or exspensive let them do one just one then they will know ,and FYI you guys have the best taste in vintage iron those trailers full each and every bike a winner god bless and keep up the good work

[@laarmann3919]

I'm only 15, 5'6 and I have the same bike. I love my 97 cr250r🥰

[@johnthomson8332]

97 Honda cr 250 the first dirt bike I ever bought, also the first dirt bike I ever road. I almost killed myself on day one and several times after that, took me 3 months to learn it and I loved that bike. Wish I never sold it. Now I'm an old guy so I ride a nice comfy sportsman 570.

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Gorgeous and badass CR. Love the 2 color seat cover!

[@shawnrowland1293]

Man, I love honda, always ride red since I started riding as a kid. I own a 98 cr250 (same damn thing) and cylinders are discontinued, parts are hard to get for them. Not discouraging anyone because I will never part with mine. Just an FYI heads up for anyone looking to grab a bike this beautiful. They do cost, and parts are hard to come by

[@jameswhiteman2337]

Had one , loved it , good time with my pal mat on the red rockets

[@onlygazza]

I had a new 1998 cr250 back in the day, what a bike 👌

[@motomash6143]

Amazing bike. I own a 1998 cr250 in mint condition in 2020

[@Triple35i]

Make more videos on the 97 cr250

[@paulbrinston3336]

So sweet 👌 when I was a kid my first 250 was a 98 cr 250, was such a unreal and reliable bike! Picked up a 99 to rebuild last year and can’t wait to finish! Have a 03 xr 650r I just restored into a dual sport bike, pushing 70hp with a FCR MX carb conversion 👌 I hope you guys have a test ride of a xr 650r soon! Would love to see your reactions!

[@motomash6143]

Its 2020 and I'm still riding my 98 cr250 😎👍

[@661larry]

I broke out my 97 RM250 a few months ago! Can’t beat them. Although I did just buy an RMZ450 leftover. 🤷‍♂️. Will sell the RM this spring I’m also in CT. ✌️

[@jamierussell2200]

Just wow my man ur deadset showing me every time i look at ur videos or vlogs and just amazing i have everyone of these old 2 strokers u keep on showing me and yes there all fully complete just in need of restoring the lot of them but yeah just wow!! My first would be the Yz125 1999 model 1 owner bike and its been my pride and joy well my go to bike all the time!! And then my 2nd bike was the Cr250r 1999 model i call her my "black widow" ohh its a scarey but awesome bike to ride!! And my 3rd bike is a Cr250r 2002 model still in the middle of build with this beast but its going to be amazing!! My 4th bike is the Yz250 1999 model it was a good bike but got lied to by previous owner said motor was rebuilt not long ago!! Well that wasnt the case bloody rode it once up and half down the back paddock and motor fully locked up on me!! Yeah it was a big kick in the nuts thats forsure!! But yeah thats the next build for me just to flip and make money on!! But yeah my 5th bike is another Yz250 but the 1997 model which had been thrashed by previous owner which i picked up pretty cheap but needs alot of wprk but all these bikes are full complete bikes not a part missing and iver 1st owner bikes or the 2nd owner which makes it pretty cool i reckon the less hands there been thru i guess is better than ever!!hahaha. And then my 6th bike i picked up is my Cr250r 1997 model which again needs alot of work but is a fully complete bike with all the cool boyseen clutch and stator covers and the rad valve cover so yeah and had suspension work done for motocross racing but yeah its going to be my man cave item that will be kepted in bedroom close to me so i can always admire the awesome work ive done to it and to stop these thiefing mongrels in this world today just cant take that risk of loosing a awesome bike and money!! But then i have my last 2 bikes that are my last buys till the wife lets me go crazy again with the bank account but yeah my 7th bike is my little secret weapon!! Its a Rm125 2003 model and there hasnt been nothing left on this weapon to do except the suspension setup but its a beautiful bike the ride and pretty scarey thing to ride but extremely fun and exciting bike to ride thats forsure!! My last but not forgotten is my favourite bike of all time just because u can do anything with these bikes and its the KTM300 EXC 1994 model all white plastics and a 1owner bike its a beautiful and amazing bike to ride like ridding a pillow with the suspension setup which makes it so easy and super fast to get up those hills on the firetrails its amazing wasnt a person that was to fond of the European branded bikes always been a jap bike freak from the age of 4yrs old till now yeah its a big eye opener after ridding anything bigger than the old 250 2stroke!! But yeah man then all my kids and missus and grandkids have all there own bikes as well!! And its a nothing but 2 stroker family the only 4 stroke bike in the sheds is a little old monkey bike its a replica of the honda z50r its a 70cc its called a "dirt bobber" well as i was told thats the brand of bike ive only found a hand full of these bikes around the world so im guessing its a bit of a rare piece so yeah as i told my eldest son he has to take it easy on the old beast but its his pride and joy keeps it super clean and its just a really cool and fun bike for anyone to ride its semi auto clutch so yeah anyone can ride it super easy to teach the kids to ride with gears but still need to work on teaching them the clutch side of life!!hahaha thats the fun part!! So yeah big fella my hat goes off to u and ur family to have a amazing home and work place or museum and hoping u and ur family stay safe thru all this epidemic and hope to come out other side just as safe my man all the best and god bless cheers from jamie and family from the land of down under!!! Australia.

[@KaplanCycles]

That's awesome it's good to hear from you I hear the Vintage Motocross Community is very strong in Australia and the UK sounds like you've got some killer bikes keep up the great work tag us in one of your videos if you get one on them when they're done God bless Australia

[@bandguy360]

Love your videos! I lived in nyc for a couple of years but never made it to the compound. Im planning on going back for a fee months next year and i will make myself go there!

[@jaydenbrockington4525]

I own one and I love it!!! They’re so rare in good condition

[@motomash6143]

I also own one. I own a 98 in really good condition. I currently got it in bits doing a wossner top end

[@jaydenbrockington4525]

hondmx I haven’t rebuilt mine yet, but I will need to soon, especially since as of a few weeks ago I got mike registered street legal

[@motomash6143]

@@jaydenbrockington4525 yeah I got mine done 2 weeks ago. Goes really well

[@lidissoncaldeira57]

I have a 1997 CR 250. I love my CR.

[@adammanning1805]

I use to have 2002. Kept in the living room. Most definitely the center piece. Wife didn't like it, but who cared. Many bikes after that. Next bike will be a 500, KX or CR.

[@motomash6143]

Such a sweet bike. Makes me love my 98 cr250r even more. Currently in bits putting a fresh top end on it 👍

[@motomash6143]

@Police Corruption I sold it last year mate. I've had 5 bikes since then. I now have a restored 99 kx125 road legal. Check my channel out

[@motomash6143]

@Police Corruption thanks mate, the bike had just under gone a full restoration 👌 1999 kawasaki kx125

[@motomash6143]

@Police Corruption yeah am gunna keep this one untill someone comes along with £4000 and then ile sell it. Yeah mate sweet, arr you planning on making your crf450 road legal soon? Are you from the UK? If so then I can help you register your bike, I've registered tonnes of bikes mate

[@motomash6143]

@Police Corruption no way, I'm only in cleethorpes so not too far from you 👌 I have a video on how to make your bike road legal. 1st you wanna print a v55/5 form off from dvla site and then call up honda and get a certificate of newness mate

[@motomash6143]

@Police Corruption honda will charge you £55 for certificate of newness but you MUST have this for your 1st mot mate

[@dirtbikerman1000]

I have the same bike now. Mines a cr250r 1998 I've had it for 17 years and I can't bring myself to sell it. I'm doing enduro riding on a wr250f that I've had for 10 years +, that is a fantastic bike. At one point I had 4 bikes at the same time Cr250 Wr250f Ktm450sx Ktm525exc I sold the ktms but I can't sell the other 2 for some reason

[@laarmann3919]

Respect!💯🙏🏻

[@nc.sous.8827]

I sold my 01 CR250R and got a 2016 yz450f. love both.

[@bro718]

I have the 98 I love that bike so much power for a big guy like myself

[@markwinchester3005]

Nice CR no doubt....but I'm more impressed w/ the freakin floor! That wood is BEE-utiful Ken.

[@virginiemartinez3054]

Good morning, wooow super 😍😍👍😍MR Kaplan is number 1

[@TheRacingGenius88]

Mini Kaplan America needs to happen! Oh Wait that's me.

[@shacke1s574]

My 98 rm250 is a beast 💪🏻💪🏻

[@jonruger]

I bought a 96 yz250 weeks before this came out and was kicking myself this is a bike I wanted so bad it seemed like it was from the future at the time.

[@babber225]

Just bought the exact same bike I’m about to start restoring it now

[@ssswdon]

question in 97 did they make a cr250 and a cr250R; just wondering on the differences if there was one.

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

Oh hell yeah, that makes me wish my 01 cr 250 was running. But it's a project so I'll get it done lol.

[@aidengetto989]

I have the exact bike, I love mine it hauls

[@JamsTomatoReviews1]

I currently have 2 of the 1997 cr250's

[@motomash6143]

Very nice mate. I own a 98 cr250

[@Jj12915]

"Go ahead, send it" "Say no more my friend, say no more" 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🚀

[@danny170403]

Hi ken are the plastics the same for the 1997 and 1998 and which ones do you use ie ufo acerbic polisport, cheers Danny.

[@joegilly1523]

Love that frame ,it shins

[@Famlee-iq9oq]

Is there an invoice link. With Prices??? I love all your 🚲🚲🚲🚲 bikes

[@liverpudlian6205]

Great bike buddy what bhp are they thnx

[@robertblanchard6196]

If I put the Helmut on its about to get serious lolololo

[@glenwagoner9751]

I have the 2001 the sound is exactly the same.

[@mikec1062]

I just picked up the same exact bike!! I got a quick question the one I have does not idle! And suggestions??

[@tomasmoeller8359]

Awesome videos, juat curious if you have the Maico 490 Spider, I had a 1980 MC440, and I absolutely loved it

[@benten5556]

where can i get a set of 99 plastics

[@garysavala665]

Kaplan keeping it real . Two strokes are like shooting shotgun too much fun

[@dracer555]

I had a 1997, i wish i'd kept it. I wish i'd kept all the ones i had. But didnt know they was going to quit making them.

[@vmwindustries]

You need a mini track there, with sound walls around it!

[@Dredogg820]

Im right now building a 1997 cr250 everything i bot including the frame from eBay

[@jusglorious7905]

Where is the vin number located on a 1997 cr250r need help asap ??

[@Sanyi1988]

A kétütemű Honda legendás

[@benbradshawjr2856]

Only 16hs labor?i have a 97 cr250 i bought in 2000 still have and love it..where did you guys get the rad shroud graphix?i finally found acerbis rad shrouds and side panels but i want the OEM rad shroud decals

[@benbradshawjr2856]

Over the years ive spent countless hrs on my 97 but spent not as much as anyone would think keepin it lookin like new.i love my 97 and alotta honda fans hate the 1st gen.the faster you ride it the better the bike feels.kudos to the haters🙂

[@benbradshawjr2856]

Good luck finding the black acerbis plastics...oh boy,they fit the best

[@omegatruths9576]

Yeap owned the factory works bikes had the 97 and 99 250 model chrome fattys nice bikes easy lift the front wheel i power band so tight if ya good no need for clutch can keep in band to top gear easily Honda are definitely in top moto cross bike

[@bgd5339]

What did that bike end up selling for?

[@johnchopp3278]

Rippa!

[@Sanyi1988]

Jó kezdésnek a cr 250r vagy a cr 500 r?

[@josephsmith3359]

Uncle Ronnie would be proud except for the fenders

[@KaplanCycles]

Not a problem I have a hacksaw and if he's coming to visit tell him I'll have it ready for him

[@djmjr77]

Anyone know what this bike finally sold for?

[@mb3075]

Hello ! where did you get this graphics kit ????????

[@KaplanCycles]

Call 860 454 7024 and put your name on Christies list

[@mb3075]

@@KaplanCycles I am in France but it is impossible to call such a number

[@benjaminhahn4873]

I thought 98 was the first year CR had add aluminum frame

[@marthamryglod291]

First year for the 125, and it got a five speed in 98 too. Owned both 97 250 and 98 125

[@benjaminhahn4873]

@@marthamryglod291 that's what I have a 1998 CR 125 restored it

[@vmwindustries]

Honda has great engines! You can leave them outside for years, clean the plug, carb, and she wish start with a kick!

[@tommydshelby5311]

Not a great idea to leave a bike outside mate

[@joeswelding8193]

Sick bike classic ripper

[@stevenchiac2486]

And stator as well doesn’t want to spark

[@trentfinnessey5770]

I’m trading my 400ex for a 97’ first gen can’t wait to rip it💪

[@benlundgren3760]

Cool bike

[@maxwellglobule6543]

Ronnie mac had all understood

[@Slaughterk360]

lol you’re saying just buy an old dirt bike its an investment ? okok you talked me into it lol

[@KaplanCycles]

It's not you I'm trying to talk into it make sure you tell your wife it's a great investment and it's for your future together

[@scottreynolds6516]

Great bike if you want it to turn get a 22mm off triple clamps raced mine 16 years and put a 11oz fly wheel weight on

[@ericnstuff]

New viewer, love the vids. What camera is being used for the POV? Hero 7?

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes it's a GoPro Hero

[@wayneentler5571]

Really nice bike man I've got one

[@dracer555]

I don’t know where your buying your 4 stroke parts. But you can piston and ring them for about the same as a 2 stroke. Not 2 grand. I loved my 97 cr250, it was a blast back in the day. But my 450RX is a beast and rides like a Cadillac. I’d love to have this bike to play on. But no way I’d go back to riding those on rides over my 450.RX.

[@KaplanCycles]

I'm talking about the labor part of it being more expensive because the average home mechanic doesn't know how to do a four stroke but any bozo can do a 2-stroke by themselves... and for most of us 2 stroke Fanatics it's not really about about the 30 year old 2 stroke being better than a brand new $12,000 for stroke it's about the experienced it's about the Nostalgia it's about the sound and sight and smell of a vintage 2-stroke that brings back some great memories they're also more fun to ride in some circumstances let the Harley guys say if I had to explain you wouldn't understand LOL if I was going to race Motocross again vintage Motocross anyways I would definitely pick a CR500 if I was going to race modern Motocross I would get a brand new Yamaha YZ 450 4 stroke I like those two you see you can't start an argument with me because I like all the motorcycles they're all special to me 2-stroke or 4-stroke LOL

[@masonhaddox504]

My dad had this after his 1994 kx 125

[@JJ_MTB_15]

If I hit the lottery im buying a mint CR250 from you, just sayin

[@gonzo5912]

dude save your videos, post one a day and your channel will do much better.

[@Patrick_B687-3]

He is posting a more than one a day quite often. It’s a rare day lately when at least one doesn’t go up, if not two or more.

[@luisrondon4173]

*💯✖️💯 SÚPER ADULT TOY!!*

[@motodudes8787]

I want one so bad my dad had a 2001 cr250r it ripped he sold it before I was old enough to ride it now that I know how to and am 15 it's been gone for some time

[@Sanyi1988]

Jók a videók így tovább

[@annlefrancois5960]

Had the same bike motor done by Eric gorr scary fast. Sold it to buy a 2000 cr250r.

[@MrSnowman2110]

i sold my 99 im still sad about it.

[@ssswdon]

Thats called duck typing ;)

[@corey123adams]

The 97 was the year of 2 carbs half way through they switched them out

[@marthamryglod291]

No. One carb all year. Electronic controlled over rev fuel circuit. Added extra fuel after peak power.

[@stevenchiac2486]

And stator aswell

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Jeez man, I just checked eBay and it’s already gone? I didn’t see it.

[@KaplanCycles]

No its up

[@HAL-1984]

I got one of those, she mint!

[@cootersgarage4408]

Cool

[@jamiecollins2117]

that thing was spinning so hard I believe the front wheel was spinning to

[@motomash6143]

2 wheel drive

[@jaxxrocket1530]

You & Jrs' jabby wheelie throttle sets my OCD off.... Please.... I'm begging you....

[@cmccmc6946]

bought one new Dec 1996

[@zacsy]

Brutal👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️💪💪👍

[@barrygibson1514]

Sweet Bike Ken 👍😎😎 God Bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸