1985-1986 Honda 250R Radiator Shroud(s)???

[kzr800]

Can someone explain to me which color is the correct OEM color for the 1985 Honda 250R radiator shrouds? I see some on eBay with different part#'s, and some say "Current" Color, and some say Passion Red?

I want the OG color red, so, what color and/or part numbers do I look for?

Thanks!

[rg97]

passion red is the original color.

[kzr800]

passion red is the original color.

When did they change colors? Is there a big difference between the two?

[Dirtcrasher]

I find nothing matches OEM, PERFECTLY.....

But I ride, beat on and crash my stuff so it is what it is!!!!

You want OEM, Get some fiberglass stuff in a group buy...............

[BOB MARLIN]

I have a few sets of oem shrouds. They are all a bit different shade than each other. To my knowledge Honda never changed the color intentionally.
But all the Honda shrouds match better that any of the after market ones.

[Mosh]

In the mid to late 90's Honda did a re-run of OEM plastics for the R.

The color of the stuff when delivered in 85-86 was a "tomato" colored red AKA Passion red.
The run they did the run for replacements in the mid - late 90's the colors were molded in a more "cherry" red. I would assume because of changes in material form the 80's they no longer were able to match the factory built plastics. It is a noticable difference with the fenders and headlights, and you can really see the shroud difference when you match the "new" OEM stuff to that 30 year old tank.

I have a mid 90's headlight shroud on my R, and my buddy has mid 90's fenders on his R and they all are a more cherry red than tomato colored.
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