We tested the new Montesa Cota 247T o-roader in our 32-page
issue number seven 50 years ago. The 247T was a cross between a
trail bike and a trials bike that leaned far to the trials side. We called it
an impressive, handsome, unflappable and very usable motorcycle...
We also featured an interview with Chuck Wells, who worked for the
Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation. Wells was a desert
and cross-country racer who had big plans for Idaho's o-road
program.
YEARS AGO
FEBRUARY ,
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LOOKING BACK I
We wanted to see what made the Suzuki GSX-R750 tick, so we
dissected its well-liked inline four-cylinder motor... We reported
that the popular motorcycle trail riding and racing facility—Indian
Dunes—in Valencia, California, had closed... Rick Ryan, Je• Ward
and Rodney Smith were the big winners at the Hollister round of
the CMC/Skoal Bandits Golden State Motocross Nationals... Dan
Smith outdueled Ted Hunnicutt for the win at the Four Aces'
Moose Run Hare & Hound in Rand, California... We interviewed
speedway racer Lance King.
YEARS AGO
FEBRUARY ,
Jeremy McGrath (1) won
the San Diego Supercross
30 years ago.
Three-time
125cc MX World
Champion and
Paris-Dakar and
Pharaohs Rally
winner Gaston
Rahier passed
away 20
years ago.
