HONDA IN AMERICA

History

In October 1946, Soichiro Honda established the Honda Technical Research Institute in Hamamatsu, Japan, to develop and produce small 2-cycle motorbike engines. Two years later, Honda Motor Company, Ltd. was born, and in 1959 Honda opened its first storefront in Los Angeles with six industrious employees.

HONDA Motorcycle Elsinore (CR60R)

*In previous years, the CR series was also known as the Elsinore
* Available color: Flash Red
* The "60R" swingarm logo was black and silver
* Solo seat: blue with white "CR" graphics on each side at the rear
* Carburetor: 22mm (a larger one came the following year)
* Engine: 58cc 2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
* Transmission: six speeds
* Serial number began: JH2DE0101DK000012
* Available color: Flash Red
* The "60R" swingarm logo was red and white
* Solo Seat: blue with white "CR" graphics on each side at the rear
* Carburetor: 24mm (up from the previous year)
* The front number plate was enlarged to cover the upper fork tubes
* Engine: 58cc 2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
* Engine: Two-stroke 59cc
* Power: 13 hp
* Transmission: Six-speed
* Suspension: Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
* Wheelbase: 1070mm (42.1 in.)
* Dry weight: 53 kg (116.8 lb)
* Seat height: 720mm (28.3 in.)
* Front wheel travel: 205mm (8.1 in.)
* Rear wheel travel: 210mm (8.3 in.)
* The serial number began: JH2DE0101EK100015