1981 Kawasaki SR500

Featured here is Dave Thorpe's 1981 Kawasaki SR500. Dave Thorpe raced this bike during the European GP season and was Kawasaki's only works GP rider. Considering he was still recovering from a badly broken leg during the 1980 season, Dave's results were very encouraging.
This bike was featured in VMX magazine issue number 26.vVia : www.vintageworksbikes.com

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Donny Schmit's 1990 Suzuki

Via : www.americanmotorcyclist.com

Many of the bikes in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum tell the story of technological progress and innovation. This bike tells the story of one very determined racer.

Donny Schmit carved out his own career path to motocross success. The Minnesota native got off to a good start by winning the 125cc West Region title in the 1986 AMA Supercross Series. But Schmit then struggled in the premier 250cc class, particularly on tighter Supercross circuits.

Recognizing that his skills translated better to outdoor motocross, Schmit dropped out of Supercross to focus on the 125 MX series, losing his Suzuki factory ride in the process. Focusing on a grueling training regimen, he was picked up in 1990 by Team Bieffe Suzuki to race the 125 Motocross World Championship. Schmit won four races on this motorcycle en route to the 125 Motocross World Championship...

Early Years of Motocross Museum Tour

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Legendary Tom White of White Brothers Racing, graces Robin White and Robin Hartfiel with a private tour of his world-renowned bike collection.
This incredible collection of bikes and memorabilia under one roof in Orange County California is so impressive that you have to see it to believe it.

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