Honda and Moriwaki Engineering announce Four-Stroke MD250H Powered by Honda...

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Honda and Moriwaki Engineering announce Four-Stroke MD250H Powered by Honda for United States Grand Prix Racers Union (USGPRU) Series
02/12/2008 - Torrance, CA -


American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Moriwaki Engineering Japan are pleased to announce that a limited number of MD250H Powered by Honda race bikes will be offered for sale to riders eligible for the youth-oriented USGPRU road racing series.

The MD250H is powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Unicam engine from Honda's popular CRF250X that has been race tuned by Moriwaki Engineering. From the wheels up, the purpose-built twin spar aluminum-framed road racer is ready-to-roll, complete with a single radial-mount front disc brake, inverted fork, Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension, lightweight wheels and tires, works-style welded aluminum fuel tank and race-ready bodywork. Riders need only apply their own paint and graphics.

"Our goal in releasing the MD250H is to help develop youth and entry-level racing in America by providing high-quality, affordable entry-level machines that are fun to ride and easy to maintain," said Honda Press Manager Jon Row. "To build enthusiasm for the USGPRU MD250H series, American Honda will be offering a corresponding contingency program worth $110,000". Qualified racers may receive a Pro Honda Pit Kit consisting of $890 worth of oils and chemicals. Riders with existing oil and chemicals sponsors can decline this option. For contingency details, visit hondaredriders.com.

Suggested retail price for the MD250H is $11,699. It will be sold exclusively through select Honda dealers. For more information about availability, contact your local Honda dealer, and for information about the race series, visit USGPRU > Welcome to the United States Grand Prix Racers Union.

via Honda Media Room

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I think this is pretty cool. I have been riding for the last 5 years. I started out with a Katana 600. Then went to a Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (if Honda made a refrigerator I'd buy it) and finally I have a Kawasaki Ninja 250. Each bike has had less power than the previous one.

The reason is simple. Too many people buy a large bike and never truly use the bike to its potential. When I owned my Katana, you never saw me tucking way down into corners or hitting 140 mph on the highway. So why pay 6-7 grand? I paid $3,800 (after taxes) for my little 250 and I'll be using every ounce of that rpm range... from zero to redline. Not to mention the 60+ mpg!