History can be a tricky thing. Here in 2023, it’s a very simple matter to instantly make photos look older than they are, simply by digitally converting them to black-and-white or sepia tones. While things like fashion and design choices might give away the proper time period, it will probably take you at least a few moments to mentally get there, just because the color palette threw you off the (mental) scent.
The same goes for who’s telling the story. If you’re a fan of small bikes, and/or motorcycling history, chances are good that you’ve heard about how Honda’s extremely successful trail bike series originated in the US. Maybe you’ve even heard the name ‘Herb Uhl’ associated with that history.
