Author: Tony Blazier

I am a motocross fan, blogger and writer for properties such as www.pulpmx.com and Meta Magazine.
Off Road Bikes

The History Of Kawasaki’s KDX175 & KDX200 Models 1980-2006

This is a rundown of Kawasaki’s KDX175 and KDX200 Enduro models from their introduction in 1980, until their retirement in 2006.   Kawasaki KDX175 and KDX200 1980-2006 full PDF   1980 Kawasaki KDX175  Photo Credit: Cycle World   Originally introduced for the 1980 season,  the first KDX175 was Kawasaki’s answer to Suzuki’s hugely successful PE175. Using a frame and motor derived from their KX125 motocrosser, … Continue reading The History Of Kawasaki’s KDX175 & KDX200 Models 1980-2006

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Classic Bike Tests, Motocross Bike History

1992 Motocross Action 125 Motocross shootout

  Time for another selection from my personal collection of classic magazines. This one covers the 125 class of 1992 and appeared in the most influential publication of the time – Motocross Action. In it, the Honda CR125R, Kawasaki KX125, Suzuki RM125, Yamaha YZ125 and KTM 125MX fight it out for tiddler supremacy. #Braaappp 1992 125 Motocross Action Shootout PDF   Continue reading 1992 Motocross Action 125 Motocross shootout

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Classic Motocross Brochures

1996 Kawasaki KDX200, KLX250R and KLX650R Brochure

1996 Kawasaki KDX200, KLX250R and KLX650R Brochure Complete PDF   Time for another classic brochure from my personal collection. This one covers Kawasaki’s 1996 off-road enduro lineup. In 1996, that consisted of three full-size machines, the KDX200, FLX250R and KLX650R.     In 1996, the KDX200 was the sole survivor of a class that once consisted of Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda offerings. Once hotly contested, … Continue reading 1996 Kawasaki KDX200, KLX250R and KLX650R Brochure

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Classic Moto Photos, Misc, Motocross Bike History

1999 Yamaha YZ80, YZ125, YZ250 and YZ400F Ad

Here is a cool classic ad from the late nineties. This one is for the 1999 Yamaha motocross lineup and features Jeremy McGrath, John Dowd, Doug Henry and Kevin Windham. At this time, Doug Henry, John Dowd and Jeremy McGrath were all coming off of championship seasons and Yamaha was making a major push with really great bikes and advanced technology. The 1999 season marked … Continue reading 1999 Yamaha YZ80, YZ125, YZ250 and YZ400F Ad

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Classic Bike Tests, Motocross Magazines

1998 Open Class Motocross Shootout

Here is another classic motocross shootout from my personal magazine collection. This one is from Dirt Bike and covers the Open class of 1998. In it, the revolutionary new Yamaha YZ400F four-stroke takes on the KTM 380SX, Kawasaki KX500 and Honda CR500R two-strokes for ultimate 500-class dominance. 1998 Dirt Bike Open Class Motocross Shootout Continue reading 1998 Open Class Motocross Shootout

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