When Motocross Exploded! The 1980s Technology War That Killed the competition

Alright, the 1980 motocross bike revolution marked the beginning of the biggest and fastest technology boom in the history of motocross racing.
With Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha, seemingly light years ahead of their European and Spanish competitors, this era in motorcycle and motocross history brought on one of the fiercest motor and machine technology battles like never before.
It was a battle that would continue for at least a decade, but with the the years from 1980 -1985 in particular, some of the most brutal.

Picture this: Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Honda — all prime contenders at the time — pitted head-to-head in a race to create the next best thing and take line honours.

In this video, we take a look back at this pivotal chapter of motocross history, the development of motocross bike up until 1985, pivotal years in technology and development that has never been repeated since.

Whether you’re a hardcore racer, a weekend warrior, or just a fan of motocross history, this thought provoking motocross documentary could have you questioning what is really important to you.

Hope you like it, and leave any thoughts you may have in the comments section below.
Mike from MotoTouro...

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Big thanks to both DIRT BIKE magazine and Cycle World for the inspiration and assistance in producing this video.


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