Perfect Original 1996 Honda CR250

The iconic 1996 Honda CR250! This two-stroke legend has stood the test of time, and in this in-depth showcase, we're thrilled to present to you the perfect all-original specimen of this motocross masterpiece.
🔍 Dive into the details as we explore every inch of this vintage beauty, showcasing its stunning factory paint, original decals, and pristine components. From the sleek and aggressive design to the powerful engine that defined an era, the 1996 Honda CR250 is a true gem for motocross enthusiasts and collectors alike.
🔧 We'll take you under the hood, discussing the bike's engineering marvels and the unique features that set it apart from its counterparts. Witness the symphony of power as we start up this beast, allowing you to experience the unmistakable two-stroke sound that has fueled the adrenaline of riders for decades.
🏆 Whether you're a nostalgic rider who remembers the glory days of 90s motocross or a newer enthusiast eager to learn about the roots of off-road excellence, this video is a must-watch. Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the legacy of the 1996 Honda CR250, an enduring symbol of speed, agility, and unmatched performance.
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[@davegerena9854]

the best looking production bike ever produced imo!!!!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

I agree!! The 96 Stock Look just had that "motocross" look, its hard to explain and it might have been my age at the time... but it has always been the bike, and the color scheme is probably the most duplicated look of all time (mostly thanks to team Honda at the time im sure)

[@ALDAVISON231]

Absolutely !!!

[@rickashay97]

That petcock is absolutely correct Honda mounted them that way so your boots wouldn’t turn off the fuel I owned 2 1996s and they were both that way

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Well that’s really good to know. I didn’t know if it was factory Thanks for the comment and the info

[@bhoges5145]

Where the hell do you find a gem like that? What a score.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

thanks for the comment, Im glad you like the video and the bike

[@NilsBeck-kk4nb]

I picked up a 96 CR250 with FMF exhaust and titanium axles for $600 U.S., runs excellent!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

That’s awesome!! I will give you $600 for it ;) but that’s a great deal

[@fudidle]

That thing is absolutely gorgeous. What a find. Hope you enjoy the hell out of it.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

its really hard to do it justice in the video, but i hope to get some more shots of the process im going to do to preserve what is there.. they are a great bike. thanks a lot for the comment

[@60yroldRockstar-kl7mt]

Chad its Richard here from Orangeville. This is a sign from above! I talked to my family and I'll be talking to you again! With their blessing they said get it!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Hey Richard. I think you are messaging the wrong guy. But thanks for the comment. This isn’t Chads bike.. but I actually think he might have been the original owner. I think he has another one forsale on kijiji that he had redone or something. But it’s not this bike. Thanks for the comment tho. Hopefully you like the videos and subscribe to the channel

[@60yroldRockstar-kl7mt]

If you are interested I have a very cherry 2002 cr 250 for sale. Paid $5k put $3.5k selling at a loss. It's too much bike for my ego!!@@Dirtbikerepair

[@jodyellison]

Did you buy it man?

[@60yroldRockstar-kl7mt]

No it was the wrong bike... guy in the video is new owner. I have a 2002 cr up for sale. I was going to keep it but too much power for my 59yr old bones!@@jodyellison

[@jeremyrobinson4064]

HI IM FROM ENGLAND & IM A HONDA GURU SO TO SPEAK ,BOTH CLUTCH CASE ARE PAINTED FROM FACTORY SO THAT ENGINE IS PROBABLY ORIGINAL.I HAVE TWO 1996 CR250Rs BOTH MODIFIED BY MYSELF . YOURS IS VERY RARE INDEED . ORIGINAL CONDITION APART FROM PC EXHAUST . BELIEVE IT OR NOT STD PIPE HAS A BOARD SMOOTH POWER SPREAD THATS HARD TO BEAT IN REAL WORLD CONDITIONS AS MOST EURO PIPE BUILDERS DONT DIFFER DIMENSIONS BY MUCH .TIP IF YOUR RUNNING THE STOCK KEIHIN PJ OVAL CARB WITH TICK OVER (IDLE) YOU HAVE ALTERED THE MIXTURE (RITCHIE) .MAKES ME SMILE INSIDE WHEN SOME OWNER PRESENTS HIS CR WITH THIS EXAMPLE .IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THIS FEATURE RUN A KEIHIN PWK 38 (AIR STRIKER) THAT HAS AN IDLE SCREW THAT RAISES THE SLIDE NOT THE MIXTURE. I LOVE ❤️ THESE HONDAS . THE STEEL FRAME MAKES THESE BIKES AMAZING & THE WHOLE PACKAGE HAS MASSIVE POTENTIAL.AS MOST OF THE OVER MANUFACTURERS HAVE COPIED THIS BASIC ENGINE DIMENSIONS THAT FIRST SAW PRODUCTION IN 1985 (64x72 STROKE) THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN 1992 TO 2001 . HOPE THIS HELPS YOU OUT . SURE HAVE A CLEAN EXAMPLE OF ONE OF HONDA,S FINEST

[@emiljohansson8435]

Wow… just wow .. my 94 also had the petcock inwards, guess it was the way they came to protect it. Sounds just brand new… Oh and I still wish I hadnt sold mine like 20years ago 😬

[@Dirtbikerepair]

well that's good to know, this is actually the first one i had seen like this.. i had a 1991 when i was a kid.. back in the 90's lol but i remember it always being the other way.. Thanks a lot for the info and the comment.

[@cbadnc9040]

Sweet! I like your idea of preserving the plastics. That is exactly what I would do.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

i think its really the only way... incase one day i ever want to sell it... probably not going to happen... but maybe it will become a wall mount or something.. never know thanks for the comment

[@samson_BNR32]

right when i graduated HS my parents got me a 96 cr250. $1200 bucks. ran great for years until the engine grenaded. i was looking deep into forums to see what was a good year and model of a bike and was on page 15 of a yamaha forum and a tuner was talking about how no bike ever felt as good as a 96 cr250. so then i thought, wait, i'll just get another one so i have extra parts for literally everything but an engine. got that one for 2018 and its been running like a champ ever since. redid the top end last summer. this bike is beautiful man!!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Great story and awesome bike!! Thanks a lot for the comment, I hope you enjoy the rest of our content.

[@BCLaser]

Beautiful bike and piece of motocross history!!👌🏼👌🏼 the 96’ has always been one of my favorites from the CR’s lineup. That bike is an awesome find brother, congrats! I own one of these myself that is all original minus the bars and rear fender. Other than that it’s a beauty!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Thanks a lot for watching the video and for the comment! It’s always really good to hear from the people that can appreciate what I was trying to show with this video. Thanks again

[@narfer]

My 96 has the same painted cover. Also the ignition covers are still available from Honda. Good score on the original pipe!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Hey thanks a lot for the info!! I wasn’t 100% sure, but now I know. That’s awesome. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video

[@kevinwuerth5566]

I have two of these motors and both right side covers are painted as well. @@Dirtbikerepair

[@chadpino6222]

What a find!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

it is really nice, almost hard to believe really... that's why i question the clutch cover paint

[@rockman49er]

I got a 98 kx250 thats in the same shape if not better all kinds of upgrades plus all original parts even the front brake protector 😮 i was gifted mine from my son in law who got it while working on a plumbing job for free its flawless its hot the Chevy trucks graphics on it

[@Dirtbikerepair]

well that sound like an awesome bike for sure!! and an even more awesome situation on how you got it. pretty awesome find both ways

[@williamwonders9265]

Inner clutch was painted silver from the factory.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Well i was not sure 100% but I have had a few people tell me the same thing now. Thanks a lot for the comment and reaching out to answer my question.

[@williamwonders9265]

Amazing machine!

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Thanks a lot for the comment, Im glad you liked the bike.

[@Xxmyarek17xX]

One of ur best videos yet! Keep em coming

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Thanks! Will do!

[@chrispeterson73]

Ride 'em, don't hide 'em. I agree with you though, take all the original Honda factory stuff off (plasics, bars, etc.) and enjoy it👍👍🔥🎶👂🥲

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Thanks for the comment, it’s just been so long since I have ridden a steel frame I can’t even remember what it’s like.., lol. So I’m going to ride it

[@Tech-qx6gy]

Our newly acquired 96 is quite clean, however not that clean ! That said, just a remark, we had the same thoughts, our RH engine covered is also painted and in great shape. This leads me to think that the OE came this way.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

I actually saw that you just got a 1996 cr250. I saw it on Instagram I believe. It’s a really nice looking bike…. Was that the one in Bracebrige ? I was thinking of going to grab that one if it is..

[@Only2Strokes]

That looks beautiful steel frame hondas are the best 🤩🤩

[@Dirtbikerepair]

I think so too! Thanks a lot for the comment and for watching.

[@CORSONDIRTBIKES]

Nice man

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Thanks, glad you like it

[@narfer]

There are a few around. I picked up a 1991 that is all original. Plastic, bars, everything except the rear fender was cracked. Took it apart to do the top end as the power valve was gummed up. Original piston and cyl. Not a mark in it. Ordered a ser of UFO plastic so i don't bang up the originals. My favorite had always been my 96.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

That’s pretty awesome! I had a 91 in the 90’s. I really liked that bike, something about the graphics with the stripes and the orange red.. it just sticks with me because I had one when I was young Thanks for sharing and for the comment

[@RED-RYDA]

I believe there is a good possibility they were painted that metallic silver just like the clutch cover.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

I'm thinking the same thing, but its funny because my 2001 CR250 has the same motor and the clutch case, water pump cover, and clutch cover were never painted.... so obviously had me thinking ?? thanks a lot for the input

[@dasspr]

If you're looking to sell the pro circuit exhaust I'm interested

[@Dirtbikerepair]

I will keep that in mind. Thanks a lot for watching and for reaching out.

[@808Sometimes]

Nicest original condition 96 I have seen. You will see the restored versions commonly but this bike should be in a museum. If you still have the original red front disc guard that in itself is a unicorn.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Thanks a lot for the comment, I think the same thing.. you would be hard to find a nicer all original 96 But I really want to ride it.., we will see I guess

[@lorenzoporco]

i have a new (nuclear red) disc guard :-) only wanna trade it for a new oem CR 250 2002-2007 clutch cover

[@Dirtbikerepair]

well i will see what i can find... I know the Clutch covers can get Pricy tho... @@lorenzoporco

[@lorenzoporco]

yes i know. same for the oem disc gard so i value them at the same price :-)@@Dirtbikerepair

[@Dirtbikerepair]

very true. all hard to find for sure. @@lorenzoporco

[@bhoges5145]

What did you pay?

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Well I don't like to talk $$ online. I see you have done a restoration build yourself, so I'm sure you understand the cost of that... so an all original, in this condition diffidently has some value.. I wish I could tell you i found it for a deal. but i didn't get the dream price of $500.00

[@propacollector3499]

white frame i dont like

[@Dirtbikerepair]

Any reason why you dont like the white frame? it was the stock color for the year. just curious is all

[@rockman49er]

​@@Dirtbikerepairthis guy is just a downer pay him no mind 😅 your bike is awesome

[@Dirtbikerepair]

everyone can have a personal opinion, but this bike is all original. Frame color was not a option you could change.. @@rockman49er

[@bigironjakesd619]

I just watched this video. Dont ride it. Buy another.

[@Dirtbikerepair]

I Have not ridden the 1996 Yet... I do have a 1993 I'm doing a video series on... I might just have to ride the 93, and save the 1996 Thanks a lot for the Comment and the support. Hopefully you like the rest of the content. if so consider Subscribing. Thanks again