Kawasaki KX and KDX Ads 1980 – 1981

I know I’m probably alone on this one, but I just love advertising.
And I’m particularly fond of some of the fun print ads that  appeared in US motocross magazines like Dirt Bike and Motocross Action …

The Superbikers 1986

Before there was Supermoto, there was a made for TV concept called “The Superbikers”.
The Superbikers was devised by US broadcaster ABC’s Wide World of Sports program. The idea was for a contest between the world’s …

Retro Motorcycle Clothing from Metro Racing

I love this selection of classic riding gear from Metro Racing.
They stock a huge range of your favourite brands with old school logos from BSA to Honda. They print them on just about anything…mugs, caps, …

Honda Release Monkey 40th Anniversary Special

The retro trend continues to prove irresistible, with Honda Australia announcing the release of the Monkey 40th Anniversary Special.
I have always loved the Z50, as my passion for all things motoring began on a derivative of this bike, the …

Legends of American Motocross

Thanks to the guys at digitalphotography.tv you can now buy prints and posters of 1970s Legends of US Motocross.

The top photo is of 1982 500cc world champion Brad Lackey on a Kawasaki during an AMA motocross race in …

Dale Buggins Aussie Daredevil

Long before anyone had come up with the idea of Freestyle Motocross or the Crusty Demons there was world famous daredevil, Evel Knievel. In Australia we had a guy with a far more spectacular name…Dale Buggins!
This …

1980 Mugen ME125 W1

Back in 1980 I was 9 years old and right into my motocross as the proud owner of a Yamaha YZ50G.
There were a few newsagents that stocked American motocross magazines like Dirt Bike and Motocross …

David Bailey Sticker Flashback

I haven’t done an MX post for a while, but seeing as I went for a ride on the weekend i’m all fired up again.
No dirt bike is complete without some cool stickers and for …