In 1975, there were a host of Japanese entries into the highly competitive motocross market. Czechoslovakian brand CZ responded with a machine that closely resembled the works bike that Jaroslav Falta had “almost” won the 1974 250cc World Championships on.
At a suggested retail of $1490, the Falta was several hundred dollars more expensive than the Japanese offerings. For the extra money, a buyer got the classic aluminum coffin-style gas tank (held on by the iconic leather strap), a center-port exhaust engine, magnesium hubs, lipless alloy rims and a single-downtube red frame.