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 harder…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #135 1987 Honda CR500R
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 for 1987 was to make that massive…
Maxxis Tires Classic Ink: Uni Trak
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 traditional dual-shock systems and kicked off a suspension revolution. While…
Maxxis Tires “Burning Thoughts” Anaheim One 2019
Photos By: Thee James Lissimore Wow, just wow, what a night of racing. For my money, nothing beats the season kickoff for fun, anticipation, and excitement. The new bikes, new teams, new gear, and new network all add up…
Maxxis Tires: Blaze 10 Best Hondas
About six years ago, I created a list of the bikes I found to be the best looking in motocross history, which you can read HERE. At the time, Matthes disagreed on a few of my selections, and I have…
Classic Steel 134: 1990 KX125
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 with the introduction of their radically-new KX125. …
Classic Ink: CEET 1989
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 magazines that were my window…
Classic Steel 133: 1988 Honda CR250R
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 supercross-bred redesign. Sleek, slim…
MX Captured #53 Unadilla 1993
For this edition of MX Captured, we are going to look back at the dusty 1993 Unadilla Motocross National. Factory Honda’s Jeremy McGrath piloted his CR125R to second at Unadilla in 1993. Credit: Paul Buckley In July of 1993, the…
Classic Steel 132: 2004 KXF RMZ 250
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 introduced their first high-performance four-strokes aimed at the…
Team Pro Circuit 1991-2018
In 1991, Mitch Payton launched one of the most influential independent teams in motocross history. Backed by Peak antifreeze and partnered with American Honda, Mitch Payton’s new squad burst onto the scene with a stable of young talent that quickly…
Inside Motocross Issue #4
Here is the fourth and final issue of Inside Motocross. This one has a lot of great stuff in it, including a fascinating interview with Damon Bradshaw only a week after announcing his retirement. There are of course a bunch…