I still have my 92 RM250 i got in high school.. Worked my balls off for that bike and love it. Still have the original seat that i couldn't afford to replace back then with a ceet graphics an seat kit..i used to get my balls busted at the local sand pits about the seat color way..now that seats worth more then the bike is prob lol. I'm slowlyyyy restoring it 1 peice at a time
@Junior-fd8ux4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the content Tony. Even tho the though my old RM finished last lol. I knew that already though. I love it aswell as your channel man. Keep hammering an hope the hip mends well an quick
@ryanlester7614 жыл бұрын
@@Junior-fd8ux here's my 92 rm250. I love that sound! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OqpJWhotqBrMk
@HellInAHandBasket45 Жыл бұрын
Oh man! I left mine in a shed with some older bikes at my dads and it walked away at some point. I was sad! I wanted to bring it home and restore it.
@VintageSaws2 жыл бұрын
Should do a 1995 shootout even though not much was different. Would be cool
@scottackerman89812 жыл бұрын
I love the 92 RMs! Great videos.
@shameelali25493 жыл бұрын
The best channel on KZbin no question.
@TheMotocrossVault3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@usmcvet03134 жыл бұрын
I have a '92 YZ250! I love that bike, it goes really well with my '01 YZ125. I really enjoyed the shootout coverage, and would love to see more! Thanks.
@nhtodd4203 жыл бұрын
500 shootout would be awesome
@CarsAndMotorcycles4 жыл бұрын
Please do more shootout videos of all the 250cc two strokes from 1990 - 1999. And after that please cover the Shootouts from 2000-2007 on the 250cc two strokes as well. Great chanel by the way. Im now a subscriber 👍🏻
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Noted!
@shaneawsome79662 жыл бұрын
I love the styles of the early 90’s with the hot bright colors. I really wish they would bring it back. Especially with the gear
@HellInAHandBasket45 Жыл бұрын
I had a 92 CR250 I bought from a guy that broke his back or neck on it. I was 16/17 years old and I was in love! The suspension was redone by the first owner, so I can’t say much about the complaints about it, but as a pretty green rider this bike just made me better. I could lug it on trails and it pulled on a track. Could do way more than I was capable of!
@johncoleman24952 жыл бұрын
These shootouts are my favorites of all your videos! I love all the classic bike vids, but these are the best! It takes me back to how excited I'd get when a new shootout issue of a magazine would come out! Thanks for the great content.
@TheMotocrossVault2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@johncoleman24952 жыл бұрын
Hope to see more! I'd love to see how the 97 125's fared against each other
@rebjimj.e.41193 жыл бұрын
luv the shootouts!! Bradshaw was the MAN. A great guy, very nice and easy to talk to . Beast from the East.
@derrickzenner93004 жыл бұрын
Some of the best year's. Very accurate descriptions of these bike's.
@dimassamid20754 жыл бұрын
yes . do minis shootout sir 🙏
@davos4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Great bike ..love your work mate..🇭🇲
@chadkennedy5294 жыл бұрын
Rm 80 review would be cool, I rode rm 80s from 92 to 96... the rm' s as you know we're the mini to be on back in the early to late 90s best contingency money and Jeff cernic had any part you needed for the thing at the track every weekend. Great video Tony I always look forward to them!
@clintanthony17794 жыл бұрын
I was 15 in 1992, I remember all these new models with their crazy graphics, my dad bought me the new 91 kx 80 the year before, which I still own to this very day.
@philipwurm51214 жыл бұрын
Nice job Tony! You hit the nail on the head with shifting that Suzuki! I had a 91 which was almost identical and I had to tap dance on that shifter.... it was tough coming from an 89 KX 250 which was an absolute tractor 🚜
@danielroberts41324 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this Tony. Please keep them coming
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thanks will do!
@keithpeterson34473 жыл бұрын
Another awesome trip down memory lane.
@chrishipwell91163 жыл бұрын
Great work again Tony. It’s always nice to have someone pull together all of the Mag’s opinions of the time and sync them together for us “older kids” to revisit and bask in our past. Job well done. So, what would be really cool IMO, because I made the same transition (club hack at best) would be a piece on Jean Michel Bayle. He went from high level mx’er to high level road racer. I can’t think of another rider who pulled that off. It’s pretty special and would be nice tribute / shout out to him. We all tend to see just the glory side of racing that factory guys represent, but that’s a grind that most can’t keep pace with for too long. Anyway, it would be a nice story to bridge dirt and pavement together. Two wheels still rule the roost!
@tommybritton92734 жыл бұрын
It's like you read my mind blaze, I bought a 92 rm250 as a leftover in 93👍
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@robmosher62994 жыл бұрын
Great job Mr. B. I had a 1992 CR125 and loved it. The crappy part was the white airbox that would get black from your boots rubbing on it. You would have to use comet and a green scrubby to get it clean again.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Those white tanks and airboxs were a pain in the ass!
@MXRiderFiftyTwo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks tony for your review. I was 17 back in 92. The kx's blue forks looked cool. I liked the bold 250 swingarm stickers on the RM. The nuclear red CR was abit much for me,but it was a beast. The YZ was cool, loved the colors. And the ktm was no where to be seen. In 92 i had a 1987 YZ125.
@brianking11384 жыл бұрын
I remember all these and had a 92 yz250 it was a great bike.
@neilbarnett13674 жыл бұрын
My brother bought a brand new 1992 cr 250 when they first came out that bike hit harder than my 1990 cr 500 awesome motor
@whitesand84 жыл бұрын
Oh man...My friend had a fully modified 92' CR250 that was ported with raised compression/full exhaust and jetted perfectly...Competely stock that motor was amazing..Modified it was ferocious and the sound was incredible...If only those early 90's honda's didn't have head shake.
@dalehicks61124 жыл бұрын
These old shootouts are awesome. Please do more! I would like to see the !996 250 shootout.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
I can make that happen!
@coreycantwell59904 жыл бұрын
This is a great channel. I had a 92 CR 250. It was my favorite bike. I still think the pink color was cool.
@craigsteinman98074 жыл бұрын
Thank you tony for all your reviews of the 90s bikes! I got outta mx in late 80s but now i am stuck again.lol..my bro got a 91 kx250 in a box from a friend at amerocan kawasaki in '93..i am 5'6 and that kx was a huge monster for me i mean huge..hated it.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@justinhenderson57104 жыл бұрын
As ALWAYS AMUZIN Tony PLZ keep em coming.🙏🇺🇸🌟
@siyz2504 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony. Fantastic as usual (delivery, quality of in vid photos and having a medium to view & reminisce). Keep it up!
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@ian_davidson4 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe I just found your channel definitely my new favorite channel!
@emexduzentos2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Tony! Another hit! I just want to comment the last images of the KTM section were from the 500.
@23MikeJ2211 ай бұрын
I like the reviews and your work so keep it up😀
@danielrelph20924 жыл бұрын
I bought a 92 yz 250 when they first came out it was sitting next to a new CR but the cr felt too cramped for some reason, no regrets here, race tech suspension decked the head with a pro circuit pipe and 50/50 VP 110 and pump fuel motul 800 that bike barked I holeshotted more than once against plenty of cr's at glen helen...it had a meaty mid range...the only thing that sucked was the notchy shifting, I hit neutral a few times , by the way I liked that bulge on the side panel it kept you locked in.Did I mention those grab handles on the fender....every bike could use those .
@trevorb76454 жыл бұрын
Tony..A Noleen Sizzleer build would be awesome. They were prob the best lookin team bikes in the 90s
@brunostudley21914 жыл бұрын
Great post, I’m restoring a 92 KX 250 and a 91 RM 250, this was an interesting watch, please do more shootouts 👍🏻 thanks
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@rontravis11484 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work 👍 allways entertaining and brings back awesome memories!
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@sani86464 жыл бұрын
My buddy had a brand new 92 Rm125 back in the day, it was snappy but was crazy loose. I had the awful 91' yz125, i was fast on it, but his bike felt like a rocket compared to the yz. i've always been a yamaha fan, they eventually fixed the 125 in later years and it became a beast, but it was rough in 91.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1989 YZ125 in 1991 and when my buddy picked up a 1991 RM I could not believe how much snappier it felt. It made my YZ feel like it was broken. Those years were tough if you were on a YZ125.
@minibikemafia4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMotocrossVault I had an 89 yz125. My group I rode with had every 1989 model. We did a spodeout on them. As far as power we rated them Cr Yz Rm............................................................ Kx was way down here
@LifeWideOpen7804 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews. Cant get enough
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@forreststrong7974 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on the rmx250 89-98 us models?? Awesome video. 92 rm250 is one of my favorite bikes.
@jeffreyenglish24134 жыл бұрын
Great video l started out on Kawasaki if you’re able I was looking for the 1980 125 shootout I think that was the first year kawaski used uni -Trak. I can remember it being air cold Keep up good work
@mccallj4 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Thanks for posting. Please get some 2000 YZ merch.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
I can do that! I do have a Mcgrath Yamaha available if you want to check it out.
@timfogle73374 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah I'm with you never understood the graphics on these it the late quadracers liked the t shaped seat and six speed gearbox on the quad racer though. Great vids love what you do 👌👍👍
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jamessharp97904 жыл бұрын
Loved my 92 Kx250 had pro circuit link and dropped the front end and Fmf exhaust I should’ve put that ram valve in it , but stock suspension was incredible it was better than the re valved suspension on my 93Cr250. My friend had the 92Yz250 with Fmf ram valve and exhaust it ran hard but I didn’t like it as much as the Kx or Cr . I had an 89 Rm250 and liked it a lot but I didn’t think by 92 they’d kept up with the others and I didn’t like the looks of it at all .
@BrandonONeal14 жыл бұрын
Great review! I'm interested in purchasing a early 90s bike to race the NETRA Vintage class. Considering WR or YZ. Thanks
@rockyfrance4 жыл бұрын
Diggin the shootout vid
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@albertchavez26934 жыл бұрын
Wow time travel is good , geez I sure had fun on my 1991 KX 250 with the pink in the color and loved the sky blue forks :) we rode many ah good miles and many cool tracks here in the Los Angeles area :) I miss the 2 stroke smell btw in the early 1980s I rode a Kawasaki 750 Triple 2 stroke mean Green machine to much power for the frame and a 19 year old kid , almost kiilled myself on her :( :)
@The084504 жыл бұрын
Great video! just ordered a shirt!
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@WanderlustmanC4 жыл бұрын
Tony talks old two-strokes, I click play faster than James on a 125.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
😂 thanks
@jamesbond17642 жыл бұрын
A 1993 250cc shootout would be great
@codyhofer30012 жыл бұрын
1993 ktm Mx250 is a beast
@codyhofer30012 жыл бұрын
1993 ktm Mx250 is a beast
@codyhofer30012 жыл бұрын
1993 ktm Mx250 is a beast
@codyhofer30012 жыл бұрын
1993 ktm Mx250 is a beast
@codyhofer30012 жыл бұрын
1993 ktm Mx250 is a beast
@dh12704 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
@michaeldecarlo15023 жыл бұрын
In 92 I had a peak/pro circuit 92CR McGrath replica and my brother had the yz u are dead on with the Honda suspension it was terrible,so everyone was going apeshit I had the replica and I had this shitty suspension and my brother was on a magic carpet don’t get it twisted I’m saying I had to put in a lot more work then anyone knew to stay in front and I did but everyone thought I had a factory ride but it was really just the white and blue plastic and the pipe a dealer in jersey put two replicas together a kid I knew bought it new blew the motor and I stepped in and scooped it up at a major discount.Your vids are awesome
@brianthompson65784 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Glad to see your channel growing. Will you be making any merch with just your logo on it, without a specific bike?
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I do have Murch available just with the logo on it yes it’s available right now on the store
@sickunit20964 жыл бұрын
I love this channel but I wish there was an equivalent channel for streetbikes of the 80s/90s.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
I actually wouldn’t mind doing something on the original hurricane or some of the 80s Honda Interceptors. I had an 85 interceptor 500 and loved it.
@jamescuthrell88414 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 cr250r ,I have a lot of time and money into it and I'm thinking of getting rid of it cause I feel I'm missing something riding such a old 2stroke. What do you think is the best year cr250r???
@donaldcameron89094 жыл бұрын
Good era all the bikes were trippy
@minibikemafia4 жыл бұрын
Here we go!!!👊✊✊
@shameelali25493 жыл бұрын
Do a review on 95 kx250 plssssss
@G9Garage4 жыл бұрын
Lets all just admit that the Suzuki is a great looking bike! 😬
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@joshmarks39544 жыл бұрын
If you love this era of mx, you should have a look at G9 garage, best resto of a 92 RM I have ever seen. Really it's, better than new. And thanks Tony for all the great content!!
@samueldominic17464 жыл бұрын
Can I get a set for my 86 Kx 500🤔?
@michaeldecarlo15023 жыл бұрын
If u could do a shootout for the 99 250 if if u get time my two favorite bikes I wish I never sold were the 92 Pro circuit replica and my 99 RM250 I bought as a left over at a killer discount and had the dealer put 3k in it new I did the Hinson clutch basket because they were known to be shit factory pro circuit pipes,suspension,rental chain sprockets a rockstar sticker kit with matching seat when I got it the thing was rediculous couldn’t keep the front wheel down in 1st thru 5th it ran flawlessly I never changed the spark plug and I had it over 2 years
@minibikemafia4 жыл бұрын
Awesome...watching it again hahaha
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@minibikemafia4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMotocrossVault thank you Sir Blazer! The Cagiva group on FB liked the cagiva test btw
@danspiro2314 жыл бұрын
Do the 86 80s cc
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
I will be doing it in the future
@LifeWideOpen7804 жыл бұрын
Would you say the 86 cr had better suspension than the 91?
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
The forks were way way better in 1986 the shock was not great either year
@jeffv.akaonsjeffke98652 жыл бұрын
That RM's graphcs styling looks like aiming to appeal to mid 80's heavy metal bands like motley crew or scorpions. These guys used to wear thight tiger striped pants that looked gay to me even back in the 80's.
@grieshopauto33422 жыл бұрын
Can you do the 1994 250 Shootout?
@TheMotocrossVault2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ThefrutigerAeroGuy2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMotocrossVault hey I was wondering if you could tell me if my 1992 kx250 is good enough compared to my friends bikes which are 2005 crf250rs
@pauldavis509 Жыл бұрын
Go to 12:04
@JaRhule Жыл бұрын
Mike Larocco
@andrescheuer440011 ай бұрын
Oddly enough i have yet to ride a ktm that has good front end feel and those air forks are the worst
@keithpeterson6108 Жыл бұрын
How'd you do that? Even with questionable form, sometimes people get lucky & drive one straight. Not hating, just answering the question. With that said, I'd take luck over skill any day. 😉
@franklinwilliams25194 жыл бұрын
Your suppost to be a impartial judge but your clearly a Honda lover.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Why would you say that? I have owned several of every brand and my favorite bikes I have ever owned are a YZ250 two-stroke a 2009 Yamaha YZ450F. I have liked some Hondas and hated others. Saying I am biased is just ridiculous. I have owned Kawasakis, Suzukis, KTMs, Hondas, and Yamahas that I have loved, and plenty that I have not liked as well. What is it with today everyone throwing out this biased BS about everything? Watch my Blaze Reviews where I go through all the 50 or so bikes I have owned and give my personal opinion on them. Yes, I have opinions and growing up actually riding many of these bikes I can add my personal experiences with them but to call me in the tank for Honda is laughable.
@franklinwilliams25194 жыл бұрын
You could have fulled me you did talk ok about Yamaha some what but you also dogged on them to like when you were talking about the year the Yamaha yz 250 was ranked number 1 in some magazine but when on to say but Honda won the ama super cross title that year and then started talking about how this and that was so good on the bike or this bike was so much better totally forgetting to talk about why the Yamaha was ranked the best bike that year and there's other times you will say a certain bike my have good top end speed but not like that Honda and it's not just those two things there's all kinds of little things
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
I think I was fair and did speak about the 1992 Yamaha which I have ridded quite a bit and absolutely loved. It was my buddies machine but I ride it all the time and was one of my favorite bikes on the 1990s period. Personally, I liked it a lot better than the 1992 CR250R which I did not care for that year. I spoke a quite a bit about the Honda because it DID win all the 250 titles in 1992 and was all-new that year unlike the several-year-old Yamaha design. That did not back it better, just worthy of mentioning.