This is a look back at the history of Honda's ATC and the iconic ATC250R. The ATC250R was the first high-performance three-wheeler to feature full suspension a manual clutch and a powerful two-stroke motor. From its introduction in 1981 until its retirement in 1986, it was one of the best-performing ATVs available. Classic Steel #138:... Continue Reading →
This is a test of Kawasaki's all-new Tecate 250 three-wheeler that appeared in the October 1983 issue of Dirt Bike magazine. 1984 Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate Test
This is a look back at Yamaha's motocross ads from the decade of the seventies. https://youtu.be/gco5s2C_W7s
I just finished repairing and polishing up another one of the older Classic Steels that got buggered up in the migration to WordPress. I think these have gotten better as I have done more of them, but this one is still has a special place in my heart as the first real motocross bike I... Continue Reading →
This is a look back at Suzuki's groundbreaking 1981 RM125X. This was the first RM 125 to feature a monoshock and the first one to employ liquid cooling. One of the most significant machines of the eighties, the '81 RM125 set the standard for 125 performance at the time and stands even today as one of... Continue Reading →
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