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Description
The 18598 is a 12v permanent-magnet direct-drive starter, a new aftermarket direct replacement engineered to match the fit, form, and function of the original starter.
Specifications:
- Series: PMDD
- Voltage: 12V
- Rotation: Counterclockwise (CCW)
Vehicle Compatibility:
- Makes: Honda (1980-1987)
- Models include: Honda CM200T Twinstar; Honda CM250C Custom; Honda CMX250C Rebel
- Confirm exact fitment with your year, make, and model before ordering.
Cross-Reference / Interchange Numbers:
- Replaces / compatible with: 18592, 18592, 18598, 31200-402-700, 31200-465-671, 31200-KB4-008, 31200-KB4-700, 31200-KC2-315, 31200-KR3-008, 31200-KR3-405 (plus 4 more on file).
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Specifications
| Voltage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Type | Starter |
| Design | PMDD |
| Rotation | CCW |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBA |
| Lester number | 18598 |
| PIC code | 191-288, 191-288A, 191-288B, 191-288C |
Confirmed fitment
Verified applications from the ePartsGlobal catalog. If your engine isn't listed, send us the OEM part number and we'll cross-reference it.
| Make | Model | Engine | Years | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Street Motorcycle | CM250C Custom | 234cc | 1982–1982 | Street Motorcycle · domestic |
| Honda Street Motorcycle | CM250C Custom | 234cc | 1983–1983 | Street Motorcycle · domestic |
| Honda Street Motorcycle | CMX250C Rebel | 234cc | 1985–1987 | Street Motorcycle · domestic |
| Honda Street Motorcycle | CMX250C Rebel | 234cc | 1986–1986 | Street Motorcycle · domestic |
| Honda | CM200T Twinstar | 194cc | 1980–1982 | domestic |
| Honda | CM250C Custom | 234cc | 1982–1983 | domestic |
| Honda | CMX250C Rebel | 234cc | 1985–1987 | domestic |
| Honda | CM200T Twinstar | — | 1980–1982 | domestic |
| Honda | CM250C Custom | — | 1982–1983 | domestic |
| Honda | CMX250C Rebel | — | 1985–1987 | domestic |
Cross-reference
OEM and aftermarket part numbers that interchange with this unit, from the ePartsGlobal catalog.
WAI New18611N
Honda31200-KB4-008, 31200-KC2-315
Lester18598
Honda31200-KB4-700
Honda31200-KR3-008, 31200-KR3-405
Honda31200-KR3-900





