Classic Steel

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s 1994 YZ250. All-new in 1993, Yamaha’s YZ250 was updated and refined for 1994. Photo Credit: Yamaha  All-new in 1993, Yamaha’s YZ250 was the sleeper…

Its that time again – time to delve into the dirty underbelly of the interweb and highlight the mutants that prowl and haunt the mean streets of Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. This is Mutants of Moto #14.  Donor Trike One:…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s all-new RM80 for 1986.  All-new for 1986, Suzuki’s RM80 grew in size, power, and performance. Photo Credit: Suzuki  The 1986 season was a year…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at the early days of Troy Lee Designs.  Helmet visors in the early days of motocross were far more about function than style. These snap-on visors…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at how the 250 class of 1991 stacked up in the magazine shootouts of the time. None of the 250 contenders were uncompetitive machines in 1991.…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at a few of Honda’s iconic “win ads” from the 1980s.  In the days before websites and social media, the win ad was the main avenue…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new 1982 CR125R. Handsome, fun, and competitive, Honda’s CR125R was much improved for 1982. Photo Credit: Honda  The early 1980s were a time of…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s 1976 Motocross lineup.  In 1976, Yamaha offered the most technologically-advanced and comprehensive motocross lineup in the sport.  In 1974, Yamaha introduced the first YZ125,…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s all-new YZ490 for 1986. All-new from the ground up, the redesigned 1986 YZ490 offered riders a selection of old-school simplicity and new-school technology. Photo…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to look back at the 1985 Kawasaki Motocross lineup. Jeff Ward and a works version of the KX125 grace the cover of the 1985 Kawasaki KX brochure. In 1984, Wardy piloted…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s revamped 1991 KX125.  After setting the moto world on fire in 1990 with a radical redesign, the KX125 was back in 1991 with a…

After many years of playing it safe, it is once again time to delve into the dark underbelly of the interwebs to find the Michelangelos of the moto world and celebrate their unique and creative visions. This is Mutants of…