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…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 1992 RM’s
The early nineties were a unique era for motocross. For the first few decades of the sport here in America, it seemed that its potential for growth was unlimited. Riding areas (legal and otherwise) were plentiful, bikes were inexpensive and…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 1980 YZ250G
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s all-new YZ250G for 1980. Although very similar in appearance to the 1979 YZ250F model, the new YZ250G was a whole new machine from stem…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #5
As a person who has blown out both of my knees in exactly this sort of manner, this ad is still tough to look at. Interestingly, when I interviewed Jim Castillo for this article, he informed me that the crash…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel: The Top Ten Best-Looking KTM Motocross Models
We have done Yamaha, we have done Suzuki, and now it’s time for KTM! As in our previous lists, I am going to rank my picks for the ten best-looking KTM motocross models and give my thoughts on each. Then,…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #4 1978 Honda CR250R Elsinore
In 1973, Honda took the motocross world by storm with the introduction of the first CR250M Elsinore. The ’73 Elsinore (named for the Elsinore GP, America’s most well-known off-road race at the time) was Honda’s first two-stroke and first attempt…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 138 1986 Honda ATC250R
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to venture off the beaten path and take a look back at the last of Honda’s high-performance three-wheelers, the legendary 1986 ATC250R. The 1986 season would be the last one in…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel Top 10 Yamaha Models
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 either 1 –…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #137 1992 250cc Line-Up
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 lot. Photo…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #3
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 have…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 136: 1981 Suzuki RM125
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 trickery into their 125 program with the…
