Motocross

Unbelievable news: My 1981 YZ 125. It was the first year of liquid cooled. The radiator was mounted behind the front number plate. Mono shock at an angle under the tank. This bike had great power, but it’s high center of gravity design it was hard to keep down exiting the turns under throttle. Compared to the RM, this bike wanted to high side a lot on me and I ended up with serious injuries that year.

Vintage Motocross Spotlight: The 1981 Yamaha YZ125 – A Powerhouse Ahead of Its Time In the fast-evolving world of motocross…