1978 Honda CR250R Elsinore Brochure

Time for another one of the classic Motocross brochures from my personal collection. This one covers the first motocross bike I ever owed, the all new 1978 Honda CR250R Elsinore. This was the first CR to feature long-travel suspension and the first to wear the “R” moniker. Originally, this was used to denote the ’78 CR250’s status as a “Works Replica”, but eventually, the “R” … Continue reading 1978 Honda CR250R Elsinore Brochure

Mike Bell’s 1979 Factory Yamaha OW-40 Works Racer

Here is a cool article that I scanned from a 1979 issue of Cycle magazine I have in my collection. This article covers the details of Mike Bell’s Dave Osterman-tuned factory Yamaha 250. This is from the days of true works bikes when Bell’s machine did not have to share anything with the stock YZs of the time and is a cool look at the … Continue reading Mike Bell’s 1979 Factory Yamaha OW-40 Works Racer

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

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