Category: Motocross Bike History

These are photos and information on motocross bikes over the years

Honda CR80R and CR85R History 1980-2007

This is my look back at the history of Honda’s iconic mini racers the CR80R and CR85R. Produced from 1980 through 2007, the CR80R was often at the head of the class and nearly always one of the fastest minis available. In 2007, Honda eventually retired the two-stroke CR85R in favor of the new four-stroke…

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Classic Bike Review: 1985 Honda CR500R

This is my look back at Honda’s first liquid-cooled Open Class machine, the 1985 Honda CR500R. Feared for its potency and revered for its iconic looks, the ’85 CR500R may be the most powerful 500 Honda ever produced. After 1985, Honda strove to mellow out their 500cc beast and make it easier to manage. Big,…

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Yamaha’s Motocross Ads Of The 1990s

Here is the third installment in my Yamaha Motocross ad history series. This one covers Yamaha’s ads in my favorite era of moto, the 1990s. They had some really great ads in this era and I really enjoyed going back and looking at them. If you like this, make sure you check out part one…

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