Tag: ENDURO

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Classic Bike Review: 1976 Honda MR250 Elsinore

This is a look back at Honda’s first 250 two-stroke enduro machine, the 1976 MR250 Elsinore. Based on the 1976 CR250M Elsinore, the new MR250 featured a CR-derived motor, chassis, and suspension with only the minimum off off-road gear needed for competitive racing. It was only manufactured one year and remains one of the most unique and collectible Hondas of the 1970s. CLASSIC BIKE REVIEW: … Continue reading Classic Bike Review: 1976 Honda MR250 Elsinore

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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 Motocross Brochures

1978 KTM Motocross and Enduro Lineup Brochure

1978 KTM Lineup Brochure Over the years, I have accumulated a very extensive motocross and off-road brochure collection. I use these brochures in crafting my CLassic Steel articles fro PulpMX.com and love going back and reading them from time-to-time. For me, I just love seeing how the bikes looked when they were new and looking back at the technology that was hot at the time. Over time, … Continue reading 1978 KTM Motocross and Enduro Lineup Brochure

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Misc

Honda 1983 – Out In Front and Pulling Away

  When I was in high school, one of my favorite things in the world hanging out at my local bike shop. Every weekend, my friends and I would make a trip to all the local dealers to drool over the latest models (things that we could not afford) and see if there were any cool stickers (things that we could afford) or lightly-used tires … Continue reading Honda 1983 – Out In Front and Pulling Away

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