1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250

Motorcycle

2-cyl. 247cc/20hp

#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$4,100*

-6.8%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
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1959-1969 Honda Dream stats
Highest sale
$26,400
Lowest sale
$550
Most recent sale
$3,307
Sales
119

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Model overview

Model description

A decade after Soichiro Honda built his first Dream motorcycle, the company opened its American outlet on West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles in June of 1959. The motorcycle industry had sold 50,000 bikes a year in the U.S. for the past 10 years, but that was about to change as Honda reached out to an audience outside of the traditional bike market with ground-breaking advertising campaigns like the famous “You meet the nicest people on a Honda”.

The 50 cc step- through Cub attracted non-riders, but the 250 cc and 305 cc Honda C77 Dream Touring were aimed at riders of European and American machines. Honda had been impressed by the NSU Rennmax and Supermax designs he’d seen in Europe in the mid-1950s and while he followed the idea of a pressed-steel frame, he improved just about every other element of the bikes.

Honda’s 250 cc and 305 cc four-stroke parallel twins had a chain-driven overhead camshaft, horizontally split crankcase (minimizing leaks), ball-bearing crankshaft and an electric starter. Dreams used a 360-degree crankshaft, so both pistons rose together but fired alternately. The engine developed 23 bhp at 7,500 rpm, top speed was 90 mph, and gas mileage was estimated at 102 mpg. A single 22 mm Keihin carburetor provided fuel, and the exhaust pipes were double walled. There was a wet clutch and a four-speed gearbox, and the Dream weighed in at 372 lbs.

Aesthetically, the Dream was unlike any other motorcycle sold in the U.S., with lines that were angular instead of curved. It appeared substantial, with chrome-sided “toaster” fuel tank, color-keyed double seat, fully faired fenders, covered battery and toolbox. The headlight was square, and the forks were pressed steel, with leading-link suspension and hydraulic shock absorbers. The chain was fully enclosed to prevent oil splashing on clothes, and the heavy chrome mufflers were mounted low.

As the Honda CA77, this model would continued almost unchanged until 1969, with only a new fuel tank shape in 1964 distinguishing between early and late examples. Production halted with the arrival of the 750 cc four-cylinder CB 750 in 1969. The Dream was available in red, white, blue and black, and often ran on whitewall tires.

While numerous models accompanied the Honda Dream throughout the 1960s, including the CA 100 Honda 50, CB 92 Benly Super Sport 150, CB 77 Super Hawk and CL 77 Scrambler, the Dream that was the stylistic icon that launched all these other machines. While the Hawk, Super Hawk and Super Sport gained telescopic forks and backbone frames, the Dream kept pressed steel units until the end.

As with most extreme styling exercises, there was a period when the Dream fell very far out of fashion. Its construction also did not lend itself to sitting outdoors in bad weather, and many were scrapped. Good survivors are increasingly hard to find, and they are not cheap to restore. NOS body parts are very hard to find, and replacements mufflers are extremely expensive. A respectable Honda motorcycle collection would be incomplete without one, though, as it was one of the models that set Honda on a path to greatness in the motorcycle world.

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Common Questions

The value of a 1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250 can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $4,100 for a 1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250 in good condition with average spec.

The highest selling price of a 1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250 at auction over the last three years was $3,750. The highest prices are usually reserved for rare or exceptionally well-maintained examples with desirable features or modifications and excellent history.

The lowest selling price of a 1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250 at auction over the last three years was $3,750. The lowest prices are usually paid for examples that have extensive maintenance needs, differ greatly from their original configuration, or have accident histories or title problems.

In the last three years there have been 1 1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250s sold at public auction.

The most recent auction sale of a 1964 Honda CA72 Dream 250 was $3,750 on November 13, 2024 by Bring a Trailer.

Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.

Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.

Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.

The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.

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