Classic Steel

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at one of the OG four-stroke motocross innovators, Husaberg.  In 1987, Italy’s Cagiva purchased Husqvarna’s motorcycle operations, signaling the end of the iconic brand’s Swedish production.…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at Suzuki’s revolutionary LT250R Quadracer for 1985.   In 1985, Suzuki upended the high-performance ATV hierarchy by releasing the industry’s first fully-suspended two-stroke quad, the LT250R Quadracer. Photo…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s 1992 motocross lineup.  After only two years on the market, Kawasaki revamped their KX125 and KX250 for 1992 with a huge list of updates.…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s YZ250 for 1997.  All-new in 1996, the YZ250 was more about refinement than reinvention in 1997. Photo Credit: Yamaha  The 1996 season was a…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at one of my favorite gear companies of the 2000’s, Alloy MX. Thunder and Lightning: The Alessi brothers were Alloy’s highest-profile stars in 2003. Photo Credit:…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s KX125 for 1996.  In the third year of its development cycle, Kawasaki’s KX125 adopted a bold new look for 1996. Photo Credit: Kawasaki In…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Husqvarna’s 1983 Motocrossand off-road lineup.  In 1983, Husqvarna introduced an all-new look that many today consider to be its best. The iconic yellow and blue…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at the last of Suzuki’s true Full Floater tiddlers, the 1985 RM125. Refinement rather than reinvention was the hallmark of Suzuki’s 1985 efforts. Photo Credit: Suzuki …

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to look back at an ad for one of the most iconic motocross machines of the 1980s, Maico’s 1981 490 Mega 2. The all-new Maico MC490 Mega 2 hit the market…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at Yamaha’s all-new YZ80 for 1993.  Larger, faster, and sleeker than its predecessor, the YZ80 was transformed from an also-ran to a major contender in 1993. Photo Credit:…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s dual-sport lineup for 1986.  Dual-sports like the 1986 XL250R and XL600R promised go-anywhere capability and do-anything practicality to riders looking for a little adventure…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at Kawasaki’s all-new “Works Replica” KX250 for 1985.  All-new for 1985, Kawasaki’s redesigned KX250 was packed with innovations and style. Photo Credit: Kawasaki  The early 80s were a…