The Motocross Vault Podcast by Tony Blazier

1988 500cc Motocross Shootout

The Motocross Vault Podcast by Tony Blazier

Show Notes

This is a look back at how the 500 motocross contenders of 1988 faired in the enthusiast magazines of the time. This review compares the 1988 Honda CR500R, Kawasaki KX500, Yamaha YZ490, KTM 500 MX, ATK 604 four-stroke, and ATK 406 two-stroke.

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