Launched in 1974 the MR50 Elsinore was designed as a ‘Pit Bike’ or ‘Paddock Bike’ resembling the larger Elsinore competition bike’s. Daytona Orange although really closer to red was the colour scheme for the first KO version, followed by the K1 version in 1975 with a silver tank and red mudguards.

They quickly achieved almost cult status, and were the subject of much attention by custom shops with longer swing arms being one of the more popular conversion’s.

Today they are revered in the World of moto-cross classic’s and a favourite still in the paddocks, particularly in the USA, where the vast majority were sold. Those original youngsters from the 1970’s now adults and wishing to hang on to those memories of thrashing up and down the pit lane while dad was racing.

They and 50cc motocross machines from other manufacturers, especially Yamaha, gave birth to Junior moto-cross as we have come to know it today.

1974 Honda MR50 Elsinore:

• 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder.
• It also required a premix lubrication system.
• Spark plug B6HSPlug gap.028
• Transmission 3-speed with a manual clutch
• Serial number: MR50-1000001 and following.
• Available color: Daytona Orange
• The front number plate is white, but the left side number plate is orange with a white panel
• Frame: MR50-1000001>
• Engine: MR50E-1000001>

1975 Honda MR50K1 Elsinore:

• 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
• It also required a premix lubrication system.
• Spark plug B6HS
• Plug gap .028
• Second series
• Available color: Custom Silver Metallic with Tahitian Red.
• Fuel tank color: silver with a red stripe on the top
• Fender color: red
• Like the previous year, the front number plate is white, but the left side number plate is red with a black panel.
• Frame: MR50-2000001>
• Engine: MR50E-2000001>

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