Motocross Action Magazine

BEST OF JODY’S BOX: “GOOD FOR THE SPORT” IS CODE FOR “GOOD FOR THE AMA’S…

Nov 29, 2021

"There is no evidence to support such a contention — but there is a treasure trove to the contrary. Here are some classic examples of my non-ambassadorial credentials."
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YOU GOTTA SEE THIS HOME-BUILT ENGINE FOR YOURSELF—HOW IT WAS MADE & WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE

Nov 28, 2021

If you just added some bling, decals and a pipe to your bike, look at this to see how far you have to go to top it
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MARVIN MUSQUIN WINS THE PARIS SUPERCROSS FOR THIRD TIME—KYLE PETERS TAKES THE 250 WIN

Nov 28, 2021

The Paris Supercross finally makes a comeback from cancellations and delays. Plus, video of Febvre's crash
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MXA GOES TO THE 16TH ANNUAL BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL

Nov 28, 2021

Hpw many days does it take to peruse 16000 motorcycles—take you time at the Barber Museum
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MXA INTERVIEW: JOEL SMETS ON HIS GREATEST MOMENT & HIS BIGGEST MISTAKE

Nov 28, 2021

"My whole career I had set realistic goals, but Suzuki was the only time in my career that I got it wrong."
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MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE

Nov 28, 2021

Finally, after remaining basically the same since 2006, the YZ250 has gained some significant upgrades. It's not "All-new," but it feels pretty new!
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MXA’S “ZERO EXCUSES” WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP KTM 300SX

Nov 28, 2021

"I had a few moments of brilliance — one of them was almost passing my childhood hero, Mike Brown, and having him flip me off after I revved my engine behind him."
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MXA VIDEO: 2022 YAMAHA YZ125 VERSUS 2022 HUSKY TC125 TWO-STROKES

Nov 28, 2021

How does the new YZ125 compare to the Husky 125? We put them head-to-head and break down all the details here
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BEST OF JODY’S BOX: SEEKING THE HOLY GRAIL OF MOTOCROSS BIKES

Nov 28, 2021

MXA’s Bike of the Year is always a terrific machine, but I’m not a terrific rider. I have foibles. Itches, if you will.
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HOW MITCH PAYTON SAVED THE PRO CIRCUIT EMPIRE IN THE PANDEMIC

Nov 27, 2021

Mitch talks on the Covid slow-down, the motorcycle explosion, freight liners sitting the harbor, AMA rules, supplier shortages, two-strokes and why he likes electric Pee-Wees
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INSIDE RICKY CARMICHAEL’S ALL-DOMINANT HONDA CR250 TWO-STROKE VIDEO — NARRATED BY ERIK KEHOE

Nov 27, 2021

As close as you'll ever get to one of the greatest race bikes ever...especially in the hands of Ricky Carmichael
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MXA TECH SPEC: HOW TO FIX AMA NATIONAL SCORING — IT IS BROKEN

Nov 27, 2021

The spectators at the track and at home watching TV need a break—not to mention the TV announcers who have trouble with addition
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MXA’S BIRTHDAY BOY: HE CHANGED THE WHOLE NATURE OF THE SPORT

Nov 27, 2021

Ricky Carmichael was all business — on and off the track
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WE RIDE THE 1991 KAWASAKI KX500 ADRENALINE MACHINE

Nov 27, 2021

The KX Guru Racing KX500 was by far the most user-friendly 500cc two-stroke MXA has ever ridden. The power was manageable and smooth, and the suspension was super plush.
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MXA’S BIRTHDAY BOY: THE TEEN IDOL OF MOTOCROSS

Nov 27, 2021

Marty Smith —The sport's American superstar, teen idol, poster boy and all-around role model to a generation
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE TIM FERRY’S THREE-SPEED 2002 YAMAHA YZ426

Nov 27, 2021

The three-speed tranny was not just for Supercross, Yamaha said they also ran the three-speed outdoors, but with a smaller rear sprocket.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: RICKY CARMICHAEL THE EARLY YEARS

Nov 27, 2021

The GOAT's time on green machines
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MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE ALL-NEW 2022 YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

Nov 27, 2021

We didn't expect it, but Yamaha went all-out on their new YZ125. How good is it? We break it all down for you right here
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RUMORS, GOSSIP & UNFOUNDED TRUTHS: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! TAKE THE DAY OFF & THEN GET BACK AT…

Nov 27, 2021

Don't worry, your riding gear has enough Spandex to withstand one day of pigging out, but be sure to check your race sag
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CATCH UP ON THE LATEST VIDEOS: “I WOULD LOVE TO RACE SUPERCROSS AT 40” – CHAD REED

Nov 27, 2021

Chad Reed continues training for the Bercy Supercross and talks about racing AMA Supercross next year, after he turns 40-years-old in March.
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THIS WEEK IN MXA: RYAN VILLOPOTO VS. CARSON BROWN ON STOCK 2022 YZ125S

Nov 27, 2021

Ryan Villopoto goes all-out on the new 2022 Yamaha YZ125 in a race against Carson Brown. RV also talked about the current level of Pro racing not being any deeper now than it was in his day, only that the riders are more inconsistent now
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ASK THE MXPERTS: FIXING MY 2018 SUZUKI RM-Z450

Nov 27, 2021

"I've decided to keep my 2018 Suzuki and make it better. Price is an object, but I'm willing to pay the piper. What are the best aftermarket shocks and forks you tested on the 2018 RM-Z450?"
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2022 AMA SUPERCROSS TV COVERAGE: COMPLETE SHOW TIMES & CHANNELS

Nov 27, 2021

Print this TV schedule out and tape it on your refrigerator to keep track of how many different channels the races are on
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2022 FIM 250/450 WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Nov 27, 2021

But, take this MXGP schedule with a grain of salt—it will change, probably next week
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2022 AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SCHEDULE RELEASED

Nov 27, 2021

12 races, 10 states, 4 races in July and 2 races at Pala
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 HONDA CRF250

Nov 26, 2021

Test riders called the new low-to-mid CRF250 “a faster YZ250F—with bad forks"
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RANDOM RADNESS #22

Nov 26, 2021

A potpourri of beaucoup photos of esoteric stuff that tickles the medulla oblongata
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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: MARTY WOULD HAVE BEEN 65, BUT HE’LL ALWAYS BE 18

Nov 25, 2021

It's a big week for birthdays in the motocross world — including Marty Smith, Ricky Carmichael, Bruce Brown, Jeff Emig, Vic Eastwood, Andrew Short & Casey Lytle
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JODY’S TRUE STORY OF SADDLEBACK’S SUICIDE MOUNTAIN

Nov 24, 2021

How the single most famous obstacle in motocross history happened & it changed American motocross by happenstance
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CLASSIC MOTOCROSS IRON: 1952 FB MONDIAL 200

Nov 24, 2021

FB Mondial Motociclistica was founded by Count Giuseppe Boselli in 1948 in Arcore, Italy. The name Mondial is French for "world."
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