Did we get MR175 and MR250's here in OZ

[E74]

I am looking for a good vintage enduro mount and was wondering did we get MR series here or just the MT series Honda's??

[Hoony]

yes, but in very limited number i assume as i have seen a few MR175's for sale over the years. unsure about the 250 though.

[E74]

Cool Hoonster, I will keep my eye out as I am a dedicated Honda man now ...

[Graeme M]

A mate of mine bought one of the first MR175s in Qld, he raced it in a few enduros at the time. I liked it - steered really nice but was a bit short on suspension. I remember thinking it was a top looking machine. Another mate has a couple of them that he's restored. You still find the odd one around, in fact I am sure I saw an advert for one quite recently somewhere?

[jimg1au]

E74
i have a complete mr250 motor in my shed i bought it as spares for my 1976 cr250 but sold the bike new owner didnt want the engine. its still in the box it came in from california
jim

[YUMASTEPSIDE]

Only the '77 MR175 was brought out here and none of the 250's.
  The '77 had red tank, guards and a CR style red side cover.

                 

                   

                         Roger

[Noel]

Was an article Written by Ray Ryan about MR 250. VMX#16
It says  Honda dealers in Aust got MR 25O Kits to sell to CR owners,
The MR175 was based on the CR125 some parts interchangeable

Cheers
Noel

[YUMASTEPSIDE]

......No, the MR was a bored out MT125, but the rod and barrel were different. Some CR ignitions and gears are interchangeable, a CR complete 6 speed cluster will fit.

                   Roger

[Noel]

yeh, I'll go along with that,
cheers
Noel

[E74]

Thanks guys, what a great vinduro project/mount 

[shortshifter]

Bill Nolan's got one sitting in his shop for sale up here on Sunshine Coast for sale.Cant' remember if its a 175 or 250 but looks to be all there needs some love though.

[Tex]

What's the difference between MR & MT?

Tex

[YUMASTEPSIDE]

MR used '77 CR frame with modified rear loop ; mostly M1 & M2 Elsinore wheels and stuff ; big tank, big seat ; MT up pipe with longer neck ; minimal headlight/ taillight ;no oil injection; 175 had its own rod, barrel and stud pattern - not interchangeable. Very light, reasonable quick but very small, low bike.
  Mines in a '77 CR frame, XR 500 twin leading shoe front wheel, CR forks and swingarm, modified CR seat (to fit big tank )... makes it just tall enough for me to ride.....6'4"   

                         Roger
       

[jimg1au]

1976 MR250 Specifications only made in 1976.
differnt gear ratios to both cr and mt.you could call it a it honda closer to the cr than the mt.exh out the lhs like the 75/76 cr250 elsinore.pop the elsinore motor out mr in bolt all the cr stuff back on instant vinduro.can put lights on as well as mr has lighting coil.for extra power bolt 75/76 cr250 top end on and ride off
ENGINE CLUTCH DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Type: Single-Cylinder Two-Stroke Wet Disc Multi-Plate Length: 87.2 in.
Bore & Stroke: 70mm x 64.4mm TIRE SIZE Width: 35 in.
Displacement: 248cc Front: 3.00 x 21 Height: 32.1 in.
TRANSMISSION Rear: 4.00 x 18 Wheelbase: 56.5 in.
Type: 5-Speed Constant-Mesh FRAME Fuel Capacity: 2.2 gal.
SUSPENSION Semi-Double Cradle Dry Weight: 260 lbs.
Front: Long Travel Telescopic Fork IGNITION SYSTEM BRAKES
Rear: Swing Arm With Long Travel Flywheel Magneto Front & Rear: Internal Expanding Shoe
Refillable Shock Absorbers