For this Edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some ads for Kawasaki’s 1981 off-road lineup. The KX80 picked up the big bike’s Uni-Trak for 1981, but its performance was not yet the class…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #214 “1991 Honda CR500R”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s mighty CR500R for 1991. Bold new graphics, updated bodywork, and some strategic motor and suspension updates added up to a much-improved CR500R for 1991.…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #76 “Mini Truck Moto Ads”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some classic bike hauler ads from the heyday of mini trucks in America. If there is one thing we can all agree on in these…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #213 “1986 Kawasaki KX80”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s all-new 1986 KX80. In 1986, Kawasaki took a huge gamble by completely redesigning the most dominant mini in motocross. Photo Credit: Kawasaki In…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #75 “Mike Brown 2001 Season” Ads
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some ads from Mike Brown’s 2001 Cinderella motocross season. In 2001, Mike Brown returned from Europe to race for Mitch Payton and his Pro Circuit…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #212 “2004 Honda CR250R”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new CRF250R for 2004. All-new from the ground up, Honda’s first CRF250R proved so popular that Japan had to add a second production run…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #74 “1990 Renthal Ads”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some of Renthal’s moto ads from the 1990s. Today, the Renthal brand is synonymous with some of the most successful teams in the pits. Founded…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #211 “1985 Honda CR250R”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new CR250R for 1985. The all-new Honda CR250R was a real looker in 1985 and remains one of the most attractive machines of its…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #73 “The 1996 Yamaha YZ Ads”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some ads and literature for Yamaha’s all-new 1996 YZ lineup. The early 1990s were a tale of two very different paths for Yamaha’s full-sized machines.…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #210 “1999 Suzuki RM250”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s revamped 1999 RM250. Redesigned for the 1996 season, the late nineties RM250s enjoyed (endured) an up-and-down relationship with the press and public. For 1999,…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #72 “CEET 80’s and 90’s”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some of Ceet Racing’s products from the 1980s and 1990s. My first recollection of Ceet Racing was as a provider of works-style “Safety Ceets” in…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #209 “1994 Kawasaki KX125”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s all-new KX125 for 1994. All-new from the ground up, Kawasaki’s KX125 was slimmer, sleeker, and suppler for 1994. Photo Credit: Kawasaki The 1993 season…
