The years when the legendary CR made its two-stroke engines scream on motocross tracks seem increasingly distant. Years and technologies change, however, and we must look to the future and more sustainable solutions. In 2019, at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, Honda revealed the prototype of an electric Honda CR, keeping its details confidential.
Four years later, Honda Racing Corporation decided to have its electric CR compete in the eighth round of the Japanese Motocross Championship D.I.D.. The race will take place at Saitama Offroad Village on October 28 and 29, 2023. Not only will this be the first public appearance of the Honda CR Electric prototype in a competition, but it is also the first time Honda has officially participated in any type of competition with an internally developed electric motorcycle. Therefore, it is normal to have some expectation and curiosity about the event.
Although four years have passed since that first prototype, Honda continues to keep the specifications of this CR Electric secret because, in fact, it is still a prototype under development. The only certain information at this time is that it will be ridden in competition by Trey Canard, the AMA Pro Motocross champion in the 250 category in 2010 and now a consultant for the American Honda team.
However, we leave you with the video filmed four years ago in Tokyo.
