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Honda Elsinore 480 (CR480) Motorcycles

1982 CR480R-82

  • It came without the “Elsinore” designation
  • Again the color was Tahitian Red
  • The number plate panels were yellow
  • The seat was black with a white “480R” graphic
  • The engine which produced 51 HP was a 472cc 2-stroke air-cooled reed valve single cylinder linked to a 4-speed transmission
  • The serial number began JH2PE020*CC100019.

1983 CR480R-83

  • It came in Flash Red
  • The seat was blue with a white “CR” graphic
  • The “480R” swingarm decal was black
  • The rear section of the frame was detachable
  • The number plate panels were yellow
  • The engine which produced 51 HP was a 472cc 2-stroke air-cooled reed valve single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission
  • The serial number began JH2PE020*DC100018.