Classic Steel

In 1985, Kawasaki was the bike to have in the 125 class and was just starting to become a serious contender in the 250 and 500 divisions. After nearly two decades of producing highly mediocre motocross machines, the green team…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at the machine that heralded Suzuki’s return to the high-performance off-road market, the all-new 1989 RMX250.  After half a decade on the sidelines, Suzuki jumped back…

The late eighties were a great time for fans of motocross gear. New technology was increasing rider comfort and bold designs from perennial powerhouses like JT and upstarts such as Fox and AXO were pushing the envelopes of motocross aesthetics.…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we’re going to take a look back at Honda’s 1994 CR250R.  The winningest machine in motocross, Honda’s CR250R marched into 1994 with a list of changes aimed at broadening its pro-focused appeal. Photo Credit:…

For this edition of Classic Ink we are going to take a look back at Fox Racing’s Spring lineup for 1991. Blaze:  The new Chameleon boot was very attractive and plenty innovative with its interchangeable buckles and logos but it…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s all-new KX250 for 1988.  After introducing an all-new KX250 in 1987, Kawasaki was back once again with a completely redesigned 250 Kwacker for 1988.…

In 1978, the Honda CR125M Elsinore was the perfect example of putting lipstick on a pig. When the smaller Elsie had made its debut for the ’74 model year it was an absolute revelation. Light, fast, well-built, and inexpensive, the CR125M…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s mid-eighties XR-fighter, the 1986 TT350.  In 1986 Yamaha launched its competitor to Honda’s popular XR350R. Part YZ motocrosser and part XT dual-sport, the all-new…

Emig’s irreverent attitude and partying persona were the perfect matches for Shift’s desired image in 1997. Photo Credit: Shift Shift Racing is a brand that has had its ups and downs. Originally, the Shift brand came out of a disagreement…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new 1991 CR125R. Bold styling, updated suspension, and an all-new chassis highlighted the CR125R package for 1991. Photo Credit: Honda The late eighties and…

Once upon a time, MSR was one of the coolest brands in motocross. Founded in 1971 by off-road legend Malcolm Smith, MSR was a mainstay of American motocross and off-road racing for nearly fifty years. Over the decades MSR has…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s all-new YZ125 for 1989.  All-new from the ground up, the 1989 Yamaha YZ125 certainly looked the part with its sexy YZM-inspired styling. Photo Credit:…