Post Sale Update: This baby Elsinore sold for $3,551 after 40 bids on eBay.
Introduced in 1974, the MR50 only lasted through the following year. It was designed as an gateway drug into Honda’s world of Elsinore dirtbikes, and parents could cap how fast the bike could go by screwing in 1 of 4 throttle stops.
The 49cc two-stroke motor was paired with a 3-speed transmission. As a first year bike, this MR50 is adorned in all red. I prefer this livery, though others would rather have the silver/red livery of the ’75 model as it more closely resembles the bigger Elsinores.
This example (VIN: MR50-1029897) is being offered by the 2nd owner, who notes that it has been sitting in a collection for over 35 years. It’s highly original and looks to be in great shape for the age.
Find this little bitty Elsinore for sale in Algonquin, Illinois with bidding up to $2,125