8 Best Motocross Bikes of the 1970s, You Won't Believe The Last One
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The 8 best 1970s motocross bikes ranked: 1973 Honda CR250M Elsinore, 1974 Yamaha YZ250M Monocross, 1976 Suzuki RM250A, 1978 Honda CR250R, 1979 Kawasaki KX125, plus Bultaco and Husqvarna. This isn't a nostalgia list. Every bike is judged on what it cost and what that money actually bought you on a Sunday starting line. That's why the most important motorcycle of the decade finishes fifth. Real dealer prices, real period test results. Number One wasn't Japanese, wasn't cheap, and earned a 1979 verdict nothing else on this list got.
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Funny how these videos forget about anything but Japanese bikes!!
8 Best Motocross Bikes of the 1970s, You Won't Believe The Last One
Classic Motorcycle
10,598 views
The 8 best 1970s motocross bikes ranked: 1973 Honda CR250M Elsinore, 1974 Yamaha YZ250M Monocross, 1976 Suzuki RM250A, 1978 Honda CR250R, 1979 Kawasaki KX125, plus Bultaco and Husqvarna. This isn't a nostalgia list. Every bike is judged on what it cost and what that money actually bought you on a Sunday starting line. That's why the most important motorcycle of the decade finishes fifth. Real dealer prices, real period test results. Number One wasn't Japanese, wasn't cheap, and earned a 1979 verdict nothing else on this list got.
📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for incredible classic motorcycle stories and legends every week!
🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a ride through classic motorcycle history and engineering.
Note: We’re passionate enthusiasts, not professional historians. If you spot any errors, please share your insights in the comments, we love learning from fellow riders and fans.
🎥 All clips are used under U.S. fair use for transformative, educational commentary. Let’s support original creators and keep this community fair and respectful.