The MX World is a better place with Tony Blazier documenting the history of the sport for the future generations to come, some people aren't aware that in life you have to know where you came from to know where you're going! 👌🏻
@@TheMotocrossVault We mean it Tony. Hey, I wanted to tell you, the t-shirt decals are falling apart after the first wash. I bought the 1980 something YZ250 in the bed of the Datsun. Cool shirt, which is not together anymore.
My first new bike was a 1991 kx125. It took me many weeks, reviews, and shootout re-reads to decide between the honda and the kawasaki. I finally just decided that the kx looked a little better and I was still pumped on the perimeter frame from the previous year that was so drastically different than the 89 kaw. Love the videos
I loved my 91 KX125. It was stable and comfortable. It had Pro Circuit engine, exhaust, and suspension (bought it in Jan 92, from a buddy who was pro) Engine had plenty of power for me, I did add a tooth to rear sprocket.
Had a 91 CR125. Bike handled great, felt light, brake were ok but man the power was like a light switch on or off. That thing made you work to get the power, but when you did it was fast.
Great video Tony. I remember all those bikes well. If I remember correctly Factory Yamahas went back to using the 90 cylinder that year to stay competitive.
RM125 ,s of these years were excellent 89,90 ,91 compared to before 89 no one really wanted Suzuki. as they seem to be worked on more than ridden. hondas were great but hpp gave u trouble as it got flogged. kx were always back and forth motor wise. one year it would be fast then next year it be mello. its like they made to punchy somebody got scared. and totally change it the next year. lot of big changes from mid 80s to the 90s
@@TheMotocrossVault The 86’ IT200 S , my last IT and one of the best all around bikes I’ve ever had. It’s so cool that you had one and used that bike for the gear.
@@TheMotocrossVault I haven’t looked at the prices but it doesn’t matter, the wife will probably get me one. She knows I love my IT’s. The poor mans Husky they really did wear like iron.
I love how all these magazines back in the day HATED KTM and now they rave about them all day long. I believe KTM was always good, a little quirky, but had the spirit and build quality. I think the only reason these magazines changed their minds was because people actually started riding them and liking them and the magazine writers just hopped on the bandwagon.
I'm sure public opinion had something to do with their reception i the media of the time for sure. I would not imagine the European magazines raked them over the coals in the same way the US-based ones did back then.
Tony... love your videos Brother! What was average price for a new 125 in the U.S. back in 91? I remember exactly what I paid for bikes in the 80’s but can’t remember the early 90’s..... guess I was partying a bit too much........
@@tchrishoward Thanx for your answer. They really jumped up a lot from the mid 80’s to like 90-91...... I remember being told that the U.S. dollar wasn’t worth anything next to the Yen so I suppose that is how it happened.....
@@derrickzenner9300 sounds about right. In 1990 I bought a new leftover 89 KX 250 and in 91 I bought a brand new 91 RM 250 but can’t remember the prices. That 89 KX 250 was a great bike! Much better than the 91 RM 250!
The MX World is a better place with Tony Blazier documenting the history of the sport for the future generations to come, some people aren't aware that in life you have to know where you came from to know where you're going! 👌🏻
Wow thank you for your kind words.
@@TheMotocrossVault We mean it Tony.
Hey, I wanted to tell you, the t-shirt decals are falling apart after the first wash. I bought the 1980 something YZ250 in the bed of the Datsun. Cool shirt, which is not together anymore.
"Sherwin Williams paint mixer with bad bearings" Haha! Perfect
My first new bike was a 1991 kx125. It took me many weeks, reviews, and shootout re-reads to decide between the honda and the kawasaki. I finally just decided that the kx looked a little better and I was still pumped on the perimeter frame from the previous year that was so drastically different than the 89 kaw. Love the videos
I loved my 91 KX125. It was stable and comfortable. It had Pro Circuit engine, exhaust, and suspension (bought it in Jan 92, from a buddy who was pro) Engine had plenty of power for me, I did add a tooth to rear sprocket.
I owned the 91' KX125.
Had a 91 CR125. Bike handled great, felt light, brake were ok but man the power was like a light switch on or off. That thing made you work to get the power, but when you did it was fast.
Keep up the great reviews Tony, its awesome. From an Australian living in China watching your channel.
Thank you!
Great video Tony. I remember all those bikes well. If I remember correctly Factory Yamahas went back to using the 90 cylinder that year to stay competitive.
Great video. My favourite bike mx bike of all time is the 1991 RM 250. How did that bike do in the shoot outs that year?
8:01 Nice taco analogy!
had a 91 ktm 125 great bike miss it
As much as it was a flawed bike I love the look of the YZ.
Me too.
Awesome job!! Great of you to go back to a cool time in the history of MX!!
Thanks
RM125 ,s of these years were excellent 89,90 ,91 compared to before 89 no one really wanted Suzuki.
as they seem to be worked on more than ridden. hondas were great but hpp gave u trouble as it got flogged.
kx were always back and forth motor wise. one year it would be fast then next year it be mello. its like
they made to punchy somebody got scared. and totally change it the next year. lot of big changes from
mid 80s to the 90s
They were all wonderful bikes
The Kawasaki killed them all in stock trim. I was lucky enough to have multiples of all that year.
Great review 💯
Thanks for watching!
I had a Honda 1991 cr 125 love it,traded it in for 1992 cr125 ,hated it awful
Can someone explain the dreaded Honda headshake and why they didn't fix it? They have teams of designers and they couldn't fix it year after year?
Great content!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Thank you! Will do!
Best yet💯 cheers Tony 👌
Thanks
Oh man, there’s my favorite bike! That’s too cool Tony I gotta have that.
Which one?
@@TheMotocrossVault The 86’ IT200 S , my last IT and one of the best all around bikes I’ve ever had. It’s so cool that you had one and used that bike for the gear.
@@TheMotocrossVault I haven’t looked at the prices but it doesn’t matter, the wife will probably get me one. She knows I love my IT’s. The poor mans Husky they really did wear like iron.
1993???
I assume you are wanting me to do 1993? If so I will get to it eventually.
I love how all these magazines back in the day HATED KTM and now they rave about them all day long. I believe KTM was always good, a little quirky, but had the spirit and build quality. I think the only reason these magazines changed their minds was because people actually started riding them and liking them and the magazine writers just hopped on the bandwagon.
I'm sure public opinion had something to do with their reception i the media of the time for sure. I would not imagine the European magazines raked them over the coals in the same way the US-based ones did back then.
Their test results had a lot to do with how much in ad space a given factory was buying.
Tony... love your videos Brother! What was average price for a new 125 in the U.S. back in 91? I remember exactly what I paid for bikes in the 80’s but can’t remember the early 90’s..... guess I was partying a bit too much........
I bought a used 91 KX125 from a local pro in January 92. I paid $2500. The same dealership had a new leftover 91 For $3200
@@tchrishoward Thanx for your answer. They really jumped up a lot from the mid 80’s to like 90-91...... I remember being told that the U.S. dollar wasn’t worth anything next to the Yen so I suppose that is how it happened.....
I bought a 91 KX125 in 92 for $2000
My new 1991 KX125 was 2999 probably in may of that year.
@@derrickzenner9300 sounds about right. In 1990 I bought a new leftover 89 KX 250 and in 91 I bought a brand new 91 RM 250 but can’t remember the prices.
That 89 KX 250 was a great bike!
Much better than the 91 RM 250!
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