1970 KAWASAKI 175
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1978 HONDA XL250
The early 1970s witnessed a flurry of development in off-road and dual-purpose bikes that is still without peer for its diversity and excellence in execution.
Two-stroke European motorcycles were often a dominant force in racing at this time, and although Honda had achieved some success with the SL-350, a dual-purpose variant of the venerable road-going CB350 twin, dealers and consumers alike were begging for a purpose-built Honda dirt bike.
Honda delivered with the 1972 XL250 Motosport, a single-cylinder with a trick four-valve head, upswept exhaust system and a serious off-road chassis.
Today the 1978 HONDA XL250 it has full classic status especially in North America, where it was hugely popular.
1978 HONDA XL250, classic motocross bikes, Motocross classics1975 SUZUKI GT550 INDY
The Suzuki GT550 is a two-stroke, air-cooled, three cylinder 1970s-era motorcycle in Suzuki’s “Grand Touring” GT series. All three models were originally offered for sale with the beginning of the 1972 model year with the 550 christened “Indy” for the North American market.
1975 SUZUKI GT550 INDY, classic motocross bikes, Motocross classics1975 HONDA TL25
Announced in Japan in 1975, the TL250 was the first competitive four stroke trials machine of the two stroke era.
The 248cc single overhead cam engine put out 16.5bhp at 7000 rpm and more importantly 2.0Nm at 5500rpm. Commendable, for a four stroke, 99kg, while it was not up to beating the best ridden Bultaco’s and Montesa’s the TL25 was completely able to keep up with two stroke trials machines from Yamaha and Suzuki.
Eagerly sought as a classic.