For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at a set of awesome SCOTT USA ads from 1990.  In 1970, SCOTT USA pioneered the basic motocross goggle design we still see today.   Very…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s 1987 YZ125. Visually very similar to the 1986 YZ125, the ’87 version featured beefed-up power and cleaner styling. Photo Credit: Yamaha  The early 1980s…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at the 250 motocross lineup of 1988.  The 1988 season was an exciting one for 250 motocross enthusiasts. Three of the Big Four Japanese machines were…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at KTM’s ground-pounding 2000 520 SX. KTM’s all-new 520SX represented the first real competition for Yamaha’s revolutionary YZF four-stroke. Photo Credit: KTM In 1998, Yamaha kicked…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Fox Racing and their dynamic duo of Carmichael and Stewart in the 2000s.  The 2000s were a great era for Fox Racing. The arrival of…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new CR125R for 1998.  All-new from the ground up, the 1998 CR125R was Honda’s first attempt at bringing an aluminum chassis to their 125…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at one of the OG four-stroke motocross innovators, Husaberg.  In 1987, Italy’s Cagiva purchased Husqvarna’s motorcycle operations, signaling the end of the iconic brand’s Swedish production.…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to look back at Suzuki’s revolutionary LT250R Quadracer for 1985.   In 1985, Suzuki upended the high-performance ATV hierarchy by releasing the industry’s first fully-suspended two-stroke quad, the LT250R Quadracer. Photo…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s 1992 motocross lineup.  After only two years on the market, Kawasaki revamped their KX125 and KX250 for 1992 with a huge list of updates.…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s YZ250 for 1997.  All-new in 1996, the YZ250 was more about refinement than reinvention in 1997. Photo Credit: Yamaha  The 1996 season was a…

For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at one of my favorite gear companies of the 2000’s, Alloy MX. Thunder and Lightning: The Alessi brothers were Alloy’s highest-profile stars in 2003. Photo Credit:…

For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s KX125 for 1996.  In the third year of its development cycle, Kawasaki’s KX125 adopted a bold new look for 1996. Photo Credit: Kawasaki In…