New for 1998
· New Team Honda-inspired colors and graphics.

Engine
· 491cc liquid-cooled reed-valve two-stroke engine produces tremendous horsepower over a broad rpm-range.
· Lightweight, low-route exhaust system offers superb performance and a slim mid section.
· 38mm flat-slide carburetor offers crisp throttle response throughout the rpm range.
· Maintenance-free solid-state CD ignition.
· Primary kickstarting for easy starts in any gear.
· Light clutch-lever action.
· Easy-access clutch cover for simple maintenance.
· Lightweight, high-capacity cooling system for consistent performance.

Chassis/Suspension
· Lightweight steel frame with removable rear subframe offers excellent mass cen tralization and a low center of gravity for superb handling.
· Fully adjustable 48mm inverted Kayaba cartridge front fork offers 12.2 inches of responsive, compliant wheel travel. Separate low-speed and high-speed com pression damping adjusters are located together in a concentric fashion, with a screw inside a nut
· Wide triple-clamps mount fork tubes far apart for good strength and rigidity.
· Fork features Teflon-coated outer-tube inner surface.
· Pro-Link rear suspension system and lightweight aluminum swingarm offer minimal unsprung weight and 12.6 inches of wheel travel.
· Fully adjustable piggyback-reservoir Kayaba shock with large, 16mm shaft offers superb compliance and wheel control.
· One-piece spherical bearings and collars at top and bottom of rear shock stay in place to ease maintenance.
· Lightweight front and rear disc brakes provide crisp, powerful braking.
· Front disc brake cover helps protect rotor and caliper from dirt.
· Lightweight Takasago Excell extruded aluminum wheel rims.
· Strong, rigid front wheel features large- diameter front axle and wide wheel bearing span.
· Lightweight rear wheel hub with 32-spoke design is strong and offers low unsprung weight
· Double-clamped front axle for added rigidity.

Additional Features
· Comfortable, durable high-quality controls.
· Lightweight front brake hose and all-nylon cable guides.
· Dual aluminum radiators are lightweight and compact.
· Lightweight ultra strong chain guide.
· Rubber mounted radiator shrouds.
· Rubber-mounted handlebar for reduced vibration.

New for 1998
· Fork travel increase of 9mm and friction- reducing compression and damping refinements result in a smoother, plusher, more controlled ride.
· Rear shock stroke-increase of 5.8mm results in an increase of rear axle stroke by 10.2mm. New rear spring rate and rear link age ratio provide smoother, more linear response.
· Revised frame geometry includes steeper caster, shorter trail, and shorter wheelbase to provide greater turning precision.
· Frame has relocated shock mount new chain-roller location, and improved welding methods at headpipe. shock mount and engine bracket areas to provide greater durability.
· Subframe uses thinner-walled design and a new mounting location to reduce weight and maintain strength.
· New swingarm features a 1.5mm-thicker cross-body for improved rigidity and balance.
· Redesigned countershaft provides a more precise fit with drive sprocket for improved durability.
· New stainless steel clutch cable for longer life.
· Seat foam density improved for rider comfort.
· New Team Honda-inspired colors and graphics.

Engine
· Liquid-cooled 249cc two-stroke engine is light compact and delivers an extremely wide powerband.
· Map-type digital electronic ignition system monitors engine speed to provide optimal timing for faster, stronger response during hard acceleration.

· Power Jet Control (PJC) carburetor features solenoid-controlled auxiliary main jet that opens at low rpm for stronger, more linear response and improved traction out of corners.
· Steel water-pump gear for excellent reliability.
· Large-volume single radiator provides excellent cooling capacity.
· Engine power-valve system offers simple serviceability, good power delivery and excellent peak power.
· Lightweight exhaust system and muffler tuck in tightly for a slim mid-section and maximum horsepower.
· Flat-slide 38.3mm carburetor offers crisp throttle response and optimum horsepower throughout the rpm range.
· Durable, slick-shifting close-ratio five speed transmission.
· Primary kickstarting allows easy restarts in any gear.

Chassis/Suspension
· Aluminum twin-spar frame features dual box-section spars and downtubes, and compact forged pivot-plates for lightweight and rigidity. Main frame and swingarm have variable wall-thickness for ideal combination of light weight and strength.
· Light tapered aluminum box-section swingarm offers good ground clearance.
· Rear axle features integrated collars for easy maintenance.
· Rear disc brake features low-positioned caliper and thin, large-diameter, 240mm rotor for smooth response.
· Excellent riding position from ergonomically engineered location of seat tank, handlebar, footpegs, and radiator shrouds.
· Frame design allows easy engine maintenance.
· Fuel tank location improves weight distribution.
· Lightweight 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork features 12.4 inches of travel, and 18-position rebound damping adjustability in addition to 20 clicks of compression damping adjustability.
· Inner surface of front fork outer-tubes and rear damper case are molybdenum-coated for low friction.
· Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension system features a fully adjustable Showa 40mm rear damper and 12.9 inches of wheel travel. Separate low-speed and high- speed compression damping adjusters.
· Removable rear subframe allows easy maintenance.
· Front brake system features a short works- type lever for exceptional stopping power.
· Front disc brake cover helps protect rotor and caliper from damage.
· Strong, rigid front wheel features large-diameter front axle and wide wheel- bearing span.
· Super-light rims, straight-pull spokes and lightweight hubs offer exceptional durability and a minimum of unsprung weight for optimum suspension action.

AdditionaL Features
· Comfortable, durable controls and high- quality fasteners.
· Wide, cleated, self cleaning, folding, cast stainless steel footpegs offer comfort grip and excellent ground clearance.
· Lightweight, ultra-strong chain guide.
· Cleated rear brake lever and folding shift lever tip.
· Durable yet comfortable handlebar grips.
· Washable two-stage air filter.
· Repackable silencer.

New for 1988
· Reshaped cylinder and crankcase transfer ports, redesigned reed-valve-assembly stopper, and specially coated and newly shaped exhaust valve and valve guides increase low-end and mid-range power.
· New ACG ignition system with doubled out put gives better low-end response.
· New CDI map improves both low-rpm power and high-rpm overrev power.
· All-new five-speed close-ratio transmission is more durable, and combines with 13T/51T final-drive gearing to match the changed engine power characteristics.
· Revolutionary twin-spar aluminum frame provides greater than 50 percent more rigidity than previous design.
· Redesigned 48mm Kayaba fork features a unique bump-rubber bottoming system to help prevent hydraulic locking.
· New fully adjustable Kayaba rear shock provides 12.1 inches of wheel travel.
· Steering is offset 22mm for more precise turning.
· Parts shared with CR25OR include sub- frame, handlebar, radiator shrouds, fuel tank, seat, fenders, side panels, swingarm and rear axle.
· Stainless steel clutch cable for longer life.
· Rear brake pedal and kickstart lever reshaped to fit new chassis.
· Airbox and intake boot are designed to maximize engine performance.
· Large-size single radiator is 22 percent more efficient than previous dual-radiator system.
· Larger, 240mm rear brake rotor.
· High quality D.I.D wheel rims.
· New Team Honda-inspired colors and graphics.

Engine
· 125cc liquid-cooled two-stroke engine develops tremendous amounts of usable power.
· Map-type digital ignition system monitors engine speed to provide optimal timing for fast response and good control during hard acceleration.
· Steel water-pump gear and kickstarter shaft collar improve reliability.
· Nikasi-plated cylinder offers low friction, low heat and good performance.
· Low-route exhaust system offers excellent ground clearance, superb power characteristics, and allows ideal ergonomics.
· Crankcase reed-valve induction promotes efficient fuel mixture delivery, superb throttle response, and high power output.
· Primary kickstarting system allows easy starts in any gear.
· Exclusive Honda Power Port (HPP) system optimizes exhaust port tuning for improved low-end and mid-range response and awesome top-end power.
· 38mm flat-slide carburetor offers crisp throttle response throughout the rpm range.

Chassis/Suspension
· Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension system offers 12.1 inches of compliant controlled rear wheel travel.
· Large, tapered box-section aluminum swingarm is light and rigid.
· Fully adjustable Kayaba rear shock features separate low-speed and high-speed compression damping adjusters. The adjusters are located together in a concentric fashion, with a screw inside a nut
· Removable rear subframe allows easy maintenance.
· Front disc brake with twin-piston caliper and rear disc brake with single-piston caliper offer powerful braking.
· Front disc brake cover helps protect rotor and caliper from damage.
· Strong, rigid front wheel features large diameter front axle and wide wheel-bearing span.
· Double-clamped front axle for excellent rigidity.
· Lightweight hubs and solid-section rims with strong straight-pull spokes offer a high degree of durability and minimize unsprung weight

Additional Features
· Adjustable front brake lever.
· Aerodynamically designed radiator shrouds improve engine cooling.
· Washable, two-stage foam air filter.
· Easy-access clutch cover allows simple maintenance.
· Cast stainless steel footpegs offer excellent grip, comfort and ground clearance.
· Rugged chain guide.

1998 CR80R / CR80R-EXPERT

New for 1998
· Revised suspension provides plusher, more compliant ride for lighter riders. (CR80R only)
· Front brake lever and master cylinder assembly upgraded to CR125/CR25O components.
· New front brake hose provides a more positive feel.
· Front and rear axles utilize a new surface- treatment for added strength.
· New, lighter rear brake pedal.
· New Team Honda-inspired colors and graphics.

Engine
· Lightweight liquid-cooled 83cc engine develops impressive power and features a Nikasil plated cylinder for excellent cooling and wear characteristics.
· Reed-valve induction and 28mm carburetor for crisp throttle response at all rpm.
· Slick-shifting close-ratio six-speed transmission.
· Lightweight aluminum radiator for consistent engine temperatures and maximum performance.
· Heavy-duty clutch.
· Maintenance-free solid-state ignition system.

Chassis/ Suspension
· Lightweight high-tensile steel frame with removable subframe is strong, durable and offers superb handling characteristics.
· 31mm leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge front fork features compression and rebound adjusters.
· Low-mounted exhaust system enhances centralization of mass and contributes to high peak power.
· Wide-section aluminum top and bottom triple-clamps position fork tubes far apart for good turning and control.
· Tapered-roller steering-head bearings.
· Pro-Link rear suspension system features a fully adjustable Showa shock.
· Box-section aluminum swingarm is light weight and rigid.
· Lightweight front and rear disc brakes with sintered metal pads offer powerful, precise braking.

Additional Features
· Slim, well-padded seat is comfortable and allows maximum rider movement
· Large-capacity airbox and reusable two. stage foam air filter.
· Cleated, folding, self-cleaning footpegs offer excellent grip.
· Strong, lightweight wheels are durable and minimize unsprung weight
· Fully adjustable, high-quality controls include comfortable grips, dogleg levers, side-pull throttle and a folding shift lever.
· High-quality, high-grip tires.