Classic Steel

A little while back, Matthes and I shared our thoughts on the ten best-looking Suzuki motocross models of all time. As per usual, I put forth my picks and Matthes proceeded to inform me that I was eit…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at what the “Big Three” moto mags thought of the 250 class of 1992.   The 1992 250 motocross lineup was certainly a colorful lo…

For this installment of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at an ad for one of the most influential motorcycles of all time – Yamaha’s 2001 YZ250F. When this ad was produced, no one could h…

For this edition of Classic Steel we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s first water-cooled, single-shock motocrosser, the 1981 Suzuki RM125-X.  In 1981, Suzuki injected a huge dose of works tri…

Last month, I put together my picks for the best-looking Honda models of all time.  It was a list I agonized over and shuffled the order of many times. The more I tried to pin down my picks, the harde…

For this edition of Classic Steel we are going to take a look back at one of the fastest motocross machines ever built, Honda’s tire-shredding 1987 CR500R.  Never lacking for power, Honda’s mission fo…

In 1974, Yamaha introduced the world to the joys of single-shock suspension. Using a design pioneered by Belgian engineer Lucien Tilkens, the new Yamaha “monoshock” delivered twice the travel of tradi…

For this edition of Classic Steel we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s first perimeter-framed tiddler, the 1990 KX125.  Buck Rogers: In 1990, Kawasaki sent eyes bulging and tongues wagging w…

As most of you know by now, I have quite an affinity for classic motocross stuff. Bikes, tests, videos, and especially magazines have always captured my interest. Early on in my life, it was those mag…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new for 1988 CR250R. In 1988, Honda retired the most successful machine in motocross in favor of a controversial and …

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki and Suzuki’s first four-stroke motocross offerings, the 2004 KX250F and RM-Z250.  In 2004, Kawasaki and Suzuki introduce…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at the last of the pre-KIPS Kwackers, the 1984 Kawasaki KX250-C2.  In 1984, the Kawasaki KX250 was not at the top of most rider’s sh…