Classic Steel

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s first liquid-cooled mini racer, the all-new 1983 CR80R.  All-new for 1983, Honda’s CR80R featured works bike styling to g…

Of all the brands Matthes and I have done these top-ten lists for, Husqvarna is by far the most unique. Originally the product of a Swedish arms manufacturer, Husqvarna enjoys one of the most colorful…

The nineties were a great time for motocross and a great time for motocross advertising. The magazines were still king and multi-page ads were the norm, not the exception. With colorful bikes in the s…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at KTM’s all-new 250 Motocross for 1987.  In the 1980s, KTM was still struggling for acceptance in America. For US riders, their oft…

Today, America is one of the preeminent powers in the sport of motocross. Our riders are respected for their skill and revered for their aggression. Indoors or out, America is always a threat for the …

The gear business can be a tough nut to crack. Over the years, there have been countless companies that have tried to make it the cutthroat world of casual apparel and kidney belts. For every Fox Raci…

As we celebrate O’Neal’s fiftieth year in motocross, Matthes, Doug Dubach and I are back with another look at the gear that has made O’Neal a staple of tracks around the country over the last five dec…

I was not sure what to expect in St. Louis but what we ended up receiving was a great track, with some sweet dirt, and another exciting night of racing. While there were not really any great battles a…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s first legitimate 250 Enduro machine, the 1976 MR250 Elsinore.  In 1976, Honda introduced Japan’s first serious off-road E…

The 2020 season will mark the fiftieth anniversary of one of the most historic brands in the sport of motocross – O’Neal USA. Started in 1970 by motorcycle enthusiast Jim O’Neal, the brand that bears …

For this installment of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at the ad for Honda’s lovely new CRs for 1989. In 1989, there was no bigger star in the sport than Rick Johnson. At the time…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new CR125R for 2000. All-new from the ground up, Honda’s CR125R looked to reclaim lost glory in 2000. Photo Credit: H…