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:…

Motocrossers are an interesting lot. We hoist ourselves onto machines with the power-to-weight ratio of a NASCAR Cup racer, fly fifty feet through the air, get pelted with sixty-mile-per-hour boulders, and dress like we are far more interested in coordinating…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s all-new RM125N for 1979. The seventies were a great era for Suzuki’s motocross program. At the pro level they dominated, winning countless National and…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Tuf Racing’s crazy colorful lineup for 1991.  In the late eighties, Illinois’ Tuf Racing was one of the major privateer efforts in motocross. Supporting riders…