Classic Steel

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new 2002 CR125R.  All-new from the ground up, Honda’s CR125R received its last major refresh in 2002. Photo Credit: LeBig  Once the purveyors of…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at the 1970s Japanese Trials craze in the USA.   In 1974, Yamaha launched its TY250 and TY80 trials machines. The TY250 was developed with assistance…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s all-new YZ80 for 1986.  One of the winningest machines over the previous decade, the Yamaha YZ80 was updated with some significant improvements in 1986.…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some epic Sinisalo ads from the 1980s.  Based out of Finland, Sinisalo started out as a manufacturer of ice hockey equipment in the 1950s. That…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s 2007 RM-Z250. In 2007, Suzuki unveiled its first 100% in-house designed 250 four-stroke to do battle in the hotly contested 250F division. Photo Credit:…

For this Edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some ads for Kawasaki’s 1981 off-road lineup.  The KX80 picked up the big bike’s Uni-Trak for 1981, but its performance was not yet the class…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s mighty CR500R for 1991.  Bold new graphics, updated bodywork, and some strategic motor and suspension updates added up to a much-improved CR500R for 1991.…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some classic bike hauler ads from the heyday of mini trucks in America.  If there is one thing we can all agree on in these…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s all-new 1986 KX80.  In 1986, Kawasaki took a huge gamble by completely redesigning the most dominant mini in motocross. Photo Credit: Kawasaki   In…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some ads from Mike Brown’s 2001 Cinderella motocross season.  In 2001, Mike Brown returned from Europe to race for Mitch Payton and his Pro Circuit…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new CRF250R for 2004.  All-new from the ground up, Honda’s first CRF250R proved so popular that Japan had to add a second production run…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at some of Renthal’s moto ads from the 1990s.  Today, the Renthal brand is synonymous with some of the most successful teams in the pits. Founded…