The story of Donnie “Holeshot” Hansen is one of the great “what ifs” of motocross. A fast kid from Simi Valley, California, Donnie started his pro career as a member of the Kolbe Can-Am team in the la…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 149: 1996 KX100
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s ripping super-mini for 1996, the KX100. In 1995, Kawasaki bumped up the displacement on their KX80 Big Wheel and made…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink 1993 KX250
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at an ad for Kawasaki’s high-flying 1993 KX250. In 1993, Jeff “Chicken” Matiasevich flew the coup to Suzuki but left Kawasaki with on…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 148 Honda CR500R
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s first water-cooled Open bike, the mighty 1985 CR500R. For 1985, Honda beefed up their already potent Open class package …
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #14 The Yamaha Moto-Bike
If it was good enough for the Hurricane you can bet it was good enough for me. If you follow my writing or videos then you know I was not a minibike kid. My parents hated motorcycles and refused to g…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel “Print Verdict on the 250 Class of 1986”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at what the major magazines thought of the 250 class of 1986. The 250 class of 1986 was a very diverse group comprised of Old World…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink: “What’s Stopping You?”
Over the fifty odd years of motocross in America there have been a handful of truly iconic images that have been permanently burned into the tapestry of the sport. Bob Hannah launching out of Gravity …
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 1983 Honda CR80R
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…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel: Top Ten Best-Looking Husqvarnas
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…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #12 1995 Yamaha YZ’s
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…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 145: 1987 KTM 250MX
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…
“Maxxis Tires” – Motocross History: The Defining Events That Shaped American Motocross
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 …