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
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
In 1973, Honda launched their first mini-class racer, the original XR75. Using a 72cc four-stroke single, the XR was actually quite a performer for its time. At the time of its introduction, it was the most refined mini racer available and actually capable of besting most of its two-stroke competitors. Throughout the seventies, the XR remained Honda’s mini racing entry, but by the end of … Continue reading Honda’s XR75, XR80 and CRF80 model history 1973-2013
Time for another couple of classic bike tests from my collection of motocross mags. These two cover the 500 class of 1989. One shootout is from the dearly departed Super Motocross magazine and the other is from the grand-daddy of off-road mags, Dirt Bike. 1989 Dirt Bike 500cc Motocross Shootout 1989 Super Motocross 500cc Motocross Shootout Continue reading The 1989 500cc Motocross Shootouts
Here is another couple of classics from my personal collection of motocross ads and brochures. This one covers Honda’s awesome 1986 CR lineup. In this year, the red bikes were by far the best bikes in pretty much every class and dominated in the magazines and on the track. Great bikes then and real classics today. I am going to include both the excellent brochure … Continue reading 1986 Honda CR125R, CR250R and​ CR500R Brochure and Magazine Ads​
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