THE HERITAGE COLLECTION
SERIAL 004 — THE CHARGE
1970s Motocross
Before suspension caught up, riders were already flying.
SERIAL 004 — THE CHARGE pays tribute to the golden era of 1970s motocross—a time when motorcycles were evolving rapidly, but riders were progressing even faster. Every season brought longer jumps, rougher tracks, and bigger expectations, forcing both rider and machine into territory neither had experienced before.
Long-travel suspension was still in its infancy, frames flexed under punishment, and every landing tested the limits of the equipment. Yet riders attacked every jump with complete commitment, launching farther than their motorcycles were ever designed to absorb. Success belonged to those willing to trust instinct, hold the throttle open, and let courage carry them the rest of the way.
The oversized back graphic captures that defining moment—a motocross rider fully committed in mid-flight, suspended between takeoff and landing with nothing but momentum and determination. Vintage-inspired typography and distressed monochrome artwork reflect the raw energy of motocross's formative years, while the subtle MOTOPPAREL chest graphic quietly honors the riders who helped shape one of motorsport's most demanding disciplines.
More than a shirt, SERIAL 004 — THE CHARGE is the fourth chapter of the MOTOPPAREL Heritage Collection—a numbered series celebrating the defining eras of motorsport. Each chapter explores a different discipline, honoring the people, machines, and moments that forever changed racing. Designed to be collected, every release carries its own serial number and chapter title, inviting enthusiasts to build the Heritage Collection one story at a time.
Whether THE CHARGE is the chapter that speaks to you most or the next piece in your Heritage Collection, it celebrates the riders who proved that progress isn't made by waiting for technology to catch up—it's made by pushing beyond what seems possible.
Because motorsport wasn't built on comfort. It was built on courage.
One Collection. Six Stories. Claim Your Serial.
Product features
- 100% ring-spun US cotton, pre-shrunk for lasting comfort
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz fabric with a relaxed fit
- Garment-dyed finish for soft color and lived-in texture
- Double-needle stitching and tubular (no side seams) construction for durability
- Available S–4XL with sewn-in label; offered in 58 color options
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
