Tag: KX
1980 Mini Motocross Shootout
Time for another classic test from my personal magazine collection. This one is a shootout from Motocross Action comparing the 1980 Suzuki RM80, Yamaha YZ80, Honda CR80R Elsinore and Kawasaki KX80. 1980 80cc Mini Motocross Shootout PDF Continue reading 1980 Mini Motocross Shootout
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
Kawasaki KX420/KX500 Motocross Model History 1980-2004
Here are Kawasaki’s Open Class motocross racers from its introduction in 1980 through its retirement in 2004. Kawasaki’s KX420/KX500 Motocross Machines 1980-2004 https://youtu.be/xFKxr8SIbRg Continue reading Kawasaki KX420/KX500 Motocross Model History 1980-2004
Mickaël Pichon’s 1995 Splitfire Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX125
In 1995, Pro Circuit was tasked with turning the somewhat lackluster stock KX125 into a Supercross-winning firebreather. In stock condition, it delivered a solid midrange punch, but little else. On top, it was no match for Honda’s fire-breathing CR125 and on the track, it lacked the broad pull and excellent suspension of Suzuki’s RM125. While decent as a novice-to-intermediate machine, it was just not up to snuff … Continue reading Mickaël Pichon’s 1995 Splitfire Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX125
