USGPRU > 2008 Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda

American Honda Motor Company Inc. is pleased to announce the Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda. A motorcycle purpose built to grow todays youth road racers into the racing legends of tomorrow.

MSRP:

$11,699

Engine:

249.4cc Liquid Cooled 4-stroke single (CRF250X based)

Chassis:

Moriwaki Twin Spar Aluminum

Suspension FR:

Inverted Telescopic

Suspension RR:

Pro-Link

Front Brakes:

Radial Mounted Single Disk

Rear Brakes:

Hydraulic Single Disk

Wheel FR:

Lightweight 95/70/R17

Wheel RR:

Lightweight 115/70/R17

Starter Type:

Electric Pushbutton

Warranty:

None

Each MD250H will come with the following:

- Complimentary 1-year HRCA membership

- *Pro Honda Oils and Chemicals "Honda Pro Pit Kit"

The Honda Pro Pit Kit consists of the following:

2 cases (24 qts) HP4 (with moly) 10w40 oil
2 cases (24 qts) HP4 (non-moly) 10w40 oil
1 case (12 cans) Spray Cleaner / Polish
1 case (12 cans) Contact Cleaner
1 case (12 cans) Hondalube
1 case (12 cans) White Graphite Chainlube
1 case (12 20oz bottles) Hondabrite
1 case DOT4 Brake Fluid

*Rider's with existing sponsors may decline this offer.

HRCA Contingency

The HRCA will be posting a total of $110,000 in contingency for MD250H riders for the 11- round 2008 USGPRU series. That means there will be $10,000 up for grabs at each round. All contingency claims will be paid through the Honda Red Rider Rewards Visa card. What a great way to help amateur racers jump start their race career. Riders will receive a complimentary HRCA membership with purchase of the MD250H. For more contingency details please check out HondaRedRiders.com.

Pro Honda Oils and Chemicals Race Support

Racers who purchase the exciting new MD250H may receive a "Pro Honda Pit Kit" consisting of a wide range of Pro Honda Oils & Chemicals. Racers will be required to prominently display the Pro Honda triangle decal on the tip of the front fender of the machine as well as display a Pro Honda triangle patch on their racing leathers for program eligibility. MD250H racers will receive their Pro Honda Pit Kit oil directly from Honda’s oil manufacturer, while the remaining Pro Honda Pit Kit will be delivered through the MD250H selling dealer at no charge... MD250H racers must contact American Honda's Dave Potter at 310-783-3389 to make Pro Honda shipment arrangements.

The Honda Pro Pit Kit consists of the following:

2 cases (24 qts) HP4 (with moly) 10w40 oil
2 cases (24 qts) HP4 (non-moly) 10w40 oil
1 case (12 cans) Spray Cleaner / Polish
1 case (12 cans) Contact Cleaner
1 case (12 cans) Hondalube
1 case (12 cans) White Graphite Chainlube
1 case (12 20oz bottles) Hondabrite
1 case DOT4 Brake Fluid

2008 USGPRU Race Dates

Round

Venue

Date

*~~Round #1~~

~~Firebird Raceway - AZ~~

~~March 8-9~~

**~~Round #2~~

~~Jennings GP - FL~~

~~April 5-6~~

Round #3

Firebird Raceway - AZ

April 19-20

Round #4

Summit Point - WV

May 24-26

Round #5

Portland Int'l - OR

June 14-15

Round #6

Virginia Int'l - VA

June 20-22

Round #7

Road America - WI

July 5-6

Round #8

Miller Motorsports - UT

July 26-27

Round #9

Barber Motorsports - AL

August 9-10

Round #10

Reno Fernley - NV

August 22-24 (Double-header)

Round #11

Miller Motorsports - UT

October 4-5

* Round 1 was dropped due to availability of bikes. Reno is now a double-header to make up for this.

** Round 2 was dropped due to availability of bikes. Double-header/re-schedule date is pending. Stay tuned.

Dates and venue subject to change, please contact USGPRU for the most current information.

Racer Requirements

Eligible Motorcycle:

MD250H Powered by Honda

Logo/Decals:

Bike Moriwaki/Powered by Honda/Pro Honda Oils triangle

Logo/Patches:

Leathers Honda/Pro Honda Oils triangle patch

Rider Age:

12-16 (At least 12 years old at the first race and no older than 16 at the end of the series.)

Rider Experience:

Contact USGPRU (Stewart Aitken-Cade) at 703-973-0125 for complete rider eligibility details.

MD250H rules have been added to the official USGPRU Rulebook ( 82KB)

The limited production MD250H will be available to youth racers, participating in the 2008 USGPRU MD250H racing series, through select dealers.

Interested racers should contact their local HONDA dealership. Racers will be required to provide a race resume with applicable race experience from other 2-wheel racing disciplines. Racers will also be required to be USGPRU licensed racers. For more information on obtaining a USGPRU competition license, view the information on the downloads, forms, and entries page.