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Modern Cycle Magazine – December 1979 – Vol. 15, No. 5 – Kawasaki KDX400 Cover
This is the December 1979 issue of Modern Cycle Magazine, featuring the Kawasaki KDX400 on the cover—a powerful off-road entry that helped define late-'70s enduro riding. Packed with tests, race coverage, technical insights, and holiday-season gear reviews, this issue captures the full-throttle energy of the American motorcycling scene at the close of the decade.
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Tests & Road Reports:
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SWM 175 – p.24
Exclusive quasi-test of this agile Italian two-stroke. -
Honda XL125S – p.29
Dual-purpose fun on a budget—"Going both ways." -
Kawasaki KDX400 – p.36
Big green makes a statement in the dirt: "Bye-bye Ol’ Blue." -
Honda CM400T – p.47
A refined middleweight twin: “Hawk under glass.”
Competition Highlights:
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125 USGP – Barnett’s Baby – p.22
A rising star makes waves on the international stage. -
Superbowl of Motocross – p.45
High-speed thrills in the night lights of Anaheim. -
G.N.C. Amateur Nationals – Rio Bravo – p.62
Southern dirt, big smiles, grassroots racing. -
Dragbike! Nationals – Nitro News – p.65
Explosive action from the strip.
Feature Stories:
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Yamaha T125G – p.19
Small bike, big attitude—an entry-level “road rasher.” -
Speed Weekend West – p.20
California’s own Daytona experience. -
Cycle Row – p.21
Holiday gift hunting in biker heaven. -
Eleck Rider – Christmas Toys – p.22
Holiday gadgets for the performance-minded. -
$10,000 Ducati – p.32
An Italian renaissance on two wheels. -
Stash Bags – p.54
Carry gear with style—and what to pack inside. -
Open-Class CR – Honda/Mugen 360 – p.56
Serious factory firepower meets aftermarket muscle.
Technical & Tuning:
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KIX-TRIX – p.52
Kawasaki 125/250 hop-up tips. -
Leak-Down Tester – p.58
DIY tuning tool for top-end health checks.
Product Evaluations:
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Standmaster II – p.44
A lift for your ride. -
S.O.S. Talisman – p.55
Stylish jewelry with a purpose.
Departments & Industry Updates:
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Tire Cuts, Helmet Fits, New Products, Race Schedules, Industry News – pp.15–18
Includes Vesco’s LSR update, Beamish Trials bike, 500GP season wrap, and more. -
Owens, Wolff, Carman Columns – pp.6–8
Year-end reflections, trends, and motorcycling oddities. -
Books, Catalogs, and New Gear – pp.10–11
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D.N.F. Humor Column – p.74
Ending the year with laughs: “Even when yer jet’s showin’ off!”
A dynamic issue for collectors, vintage off-road fans, or anyone passionate about the late-’70s performance scene. With its diverse coverage, product previews, and technical wisdom, Modern Cycle captures a moment in motorcycle history where innovation met adrenaline.