For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Husqvarna’s 1983 Motocrossand off-road lineup.  In 1983, Husqvarna introduced an all-new look that many today consider to be its best. The iconic yellow and blue…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at the last of Suzuki’s true Full Floater tiddlers, the 1985 RM125. Refinement rather than reinvention was the hallmark of Suzuki’s 1985 efforts. Photo Credit: Suzuki …

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to look back at an ad for one of the most iconic motocross machines of the 1980s, Maico’s 1981 490 Mega 2. The all-new Maico MC490 Mega 2 hit the market…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at Yamaha’s all-new YZ80 for 1993.  Larger, faster, and sleeker than its predecessor, the YZ80 was transformed from an also-ran to a major contender in 1993. Photo Credit:…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s dual-sport lineup for 1986.  Dual-sports like the 1986 XL250R and XL600R promised go-anywhere capability and do-anything practicality to riders looking for a little adventure…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at Kawasaki’s all-new “Works Replica” KX250 for 1985.  All-new for 1985, Kawasaki’s redesigned KX250 was packed with innovations and style. Photo Credit: Kawasaki  The early 80s were a…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to look back at Suzuki’s last original Full Floater RMs.  With Suzuki’s motocross struggles over the last few years it might be hard to remember what a powerhouse they were in…

 For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s all-new 2003 YZ450F.  In 2003, Yamaha debuted its first major redesign of the machine that shocked the motocross world in 1998. Lighter, faster, and…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to look back at an ad for Yamaha’s motocross lineup for 1984.  Today, it is accepted that all the machines raced on the AMA circuit are based on production hardware. Eli…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at year two of Honda’s aluminum chassis experiment with the 1998 CR250R. In 1998, Honda introduced the second year of its aluminum motocross experiment. Like the 1997 version,…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to look back at the promotional material for Harley-Davidson’s failed attempt at breaking into the motocross market in the late ‘70s. In the mid-1970s, off-road riding was exploding in popularity in…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s all-new RM250 for 1986.  All-new from the ground up, the 1986 RM250 looked to bring back the glory days of Suzuki’s early ‘80s 250…