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 Enduro racer. The new MR250 brought the…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink: Moto Gear History Part IX: O’Neal Racing the Eighties
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 his name began not as…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #10 1989 CR’s
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,…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 2000 Honda CR125R
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: Honda From the mid-eighties…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink: 100%
Today, 100% is one of the most popular goggle brands on the motocross circuit. They can be seen every weekend protecting the vision of top riders like Cooper Webb, Marvin Musquin, and Justin Cooper – and are just as popular…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel Top Ten Kawasaki’s
It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that is certainly true in the world of motocross. Over time, my taste in motorcycle styling has changed quite a bit. Bikes that I thought looked…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #8 Oakley Ads of the 80’s
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back oat some of Oakley’s iconic ads from the early 1980s.  The “Oakley Grip” was Jim Jannard’s first product. Fashioned out of rubber compound Jim coined “Unobtanium,”…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 141 1998 KTM 250SX
For this installment of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at KTM’s all-new 250 motocrosser for 1998. In 1998, KTM threw out the baby with the bath water and started from scratch with an all-new 250…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #7
For this installment of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at the motorcycle that launched a thousand careers, the 1981 Yamaha YZinger. Looking for all the world like a ÂĽ scale YZ465, the new YZinger captured…
Blaze’s Burning Thoughts – Budds Creek Edition
After spending a day sweating my cajones off in the sweltering southern Maryland heat these are my burning thoughts on the top five in both classes at Budds Creek. 1st Place 450 – Eli Tomac: Riding rating (10 Bob Gnarly…
Maxxis Tires: The Cult of Trike
The Cult Of Trike Three-wheeler lovers are an interesting breed. Every time I write an article poking fun at them or post a picture on social media of one with the hashtag “InjuryForcesSale,” I get a rash of defenders telling…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 140: 2003 KX250
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s all-new 2003 KX250. All-new for 2003, Kawasaki’s redesigned KX250 looked to reclaim the lost glory of its 1990s predecessors. Photo Credit: Kawasaki The mid-to-late…
