2014 YAMAHA YZ250 The 249cc, liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine comes with reed-valve induction, 66.4 x 72.0mm bore and stroke and a Keihin PWK38 carb. The 48mm Kayaba SSS forks feature the Speed-Sensitive System that uses piston speed to… Read More...
WHAT IS IT? There is nothing worse for the racer of an older model than to have the factory come out with a completely new look for the latest production bike. It was bad enough that you were racing an old bike, but now the new model makes… Read More...
2014 450SXF The KTM 450 SX-F has new engine case to reduce weight. The piston has been mod i fied for more durability, the DDS clutch get a 280 Nm clutch spring and a new three-layer cylinder head gasket to increase durability. The… Read More...
WHERE DOES HUSQVARNA STAND NOW THAT BMW SOLD THE BRAND TO KTM? A: We wish we knew, but KTM will not reveal all its plans for Husqvarna until later this year. As for BMW, they bought Husky right before the recession hit, and then tried to… Read More...
Husaberg's 2014 models are the result of 25 years of commitment, innovation, and passion for enduro sport. They also signify the final chapter in the companies celebrated history. As Husaberg's state-of-the-art technology joins together… Read More...
From the new frame and the second generation of the polyamide subframe to the new bodywork and new WP closed-cartridge fork with patented four-chamber technology, no stone remains unturned when it comes to the chassis. The new double-cradle… Read More...
Daryl Ecklund (left) and Kurt Caselli go front end high in tandem fashion. By John Basher When it comes to working at MXA there are good days, and then there are great days. Yesterday fell into the latter category. Why?… Read More...
2013 KTM 125/150SX Benefiting mostly from the plastic, chassis and running gear changes (shared among every model), the 125SX and 150SX do not get any engine mods for 2013. 2013 KTM 250SX The 2013 two-strokes get U.S. spec suspension… Read More...
2013 Yamaha YZ250F: If you were expecting an all-new fuel-injected 250cc four-stroke engine, join the club. One thing we do know, the 39mm Keihin-carbureted YZ250F runs better than several EFI 250's from the other brands. 2013 Yamaha… Read More...
2013 Husqvarna TC250R. Husqvarna's signature Red Head ?which made its debut on the 2012 TC250 ? is central to the 2013 model year lineup. All 250/310 engine platforms now come with the Red Head DOHC design, including a new F1-inspired… Read More...
Q: ARE THE 2012 HUSQVARNA CR125 AND CR144 THE SAME BIKE? A: They are the same bike, but both start life as a CR125! When you buy a CR125 in the USA, Husqvarna automatically includes the 144cc kit with the necessary cylinder, head, piston… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2012 YZ125 BETTER THAN THE 2011 YZ125? A: No. The 2012 YZ125 might as well have been sub-contracted out to Xerox because it is a carbon copy of the 2011 model, which was the same as the 2010 model. The 2012… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2012 KTM 125SX BETTER THAN THE 2011 125SX? A: We don?t know, because KTM stopped importing the 125SX to the USA four years ago. Still, we know that KTM has made quantum leaps forward since 2008. Q: WHY IS THE… Read More...
Q: IS THE KTM 150SX STILL THE ONLY KTM TIDDLER SOLD IN THE USA? A: No, the KTM 125SX motocross bike is back for 2012. Three years ago, KTM made the 125SX obsolete by introducing an identical motocross bike with more power?the 144SX. After a… Read More...
Q: WHERE HAS TM BEEN? A: TM's niche in motocross is as an exotic, expensive, boutique brand mixed in among the mega manufacturers. They are like the exotic Italian sports cars of the motocross world. When Americansstarted cinching… Read More...
The plight of the Yamaha YZ125 brings a tear to the eye of every MXA test rider. For 14 out of the last 17 years, the YZ125 has been the best 125cc motocross bike made. Unfortunately, with the advent of the 250cc four-stroke, the YZ125 has… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2011 YAMAHA YZ125 BETTER THAN THE 2010 YZ125? A: No. Q: HOW OLD IS THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE 2011 YZ125, AND IS IT OUTDATED? A: It's old, but the amazing technology is far from outdated. Yamaha was the first… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2011 KTM 150SX BETTER THAN THE 2010 KTM 150SX? A: Yes. KTM continues to refine its two-strokes, in spite of what the other manufacturers do. The traditional KTM practice of including the 150SX in all the common… Read More...
Husqvarna was once a major player in American motocross. They won National Championships, sold thousands of bike a year and were a powerhouse in every aspect of offroad racing. They want to get back to where they once were. In real estate,… Read More...
This is the 2010 KTM 150SX the way the MXA test crew raced it. As a rule, we don?t go for exotic or expensive mods, but if push comes to shove, we will seek competent help (no matter how much it costs). Use MXA 's mods as a guide. … Read More...
2011 KTM 1250SX. Both the KTM 150SX and Yamaha YZ125 originated from the classic two-stroke gene pool, but thanks to gene splicing, borrowed technology and constant revisions, both machines have evolved into the fulfillment of the… Read More...
2012 HONDA CRF450 Press release: Since its introduction, the CRF450R has served as the standard by which all other bikes are judged in the big-bore class of motocross machines. In 2012, Honda raises the bar once again with a host of… Read More...
KTM takes two-strokes seriously and it is showing in their sales charts?KTM sells more two-strokes that some Japanese brands sell of all of their motocross bikes. So you can't fault the Austrians for investing more money into the 2012 KTM… Read More...
Husqvarna CR150. The Husqvarna CR150 will have Marzochhi forks and Sachs rear suspension. Husqvarna has plans to bring an all-new 2011 CR150 two-stroke into the USA later this year. The reed valve and power valve-equipped engine will be… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE NEWEST YZ125 BETTER THAN THE PREVIOUS YZ125? A: No. It is the product of Xerox engineering. Q: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHANGES THAT YAMAHA MADE TO THE LATEST YZ125? A: There are none. The graphics on the gas tank… Read More...
Valuable lessons: It is a shame that most young riders will never experience the joy of racing a full-size two-stroke. The KTM 150SX teaches throttle control, energy management and how to race while giggling in joy. Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST,… Read More...
Yamaha has not officially released photo of the 2011 Yamaha motocross bikes, but MXA 's buddies in England were kind enough to send us the photos that they received from the European distributor. Don't get us wrong, these are not official… Read More...
From Husqvarna: Husqvarna has a banner crop of bikes set for the 2011 model year. Beginning with the launch of the amazing 2011 TE630 and SMS630 models earlier this spring, Husqvarna has come out swinging again with the all-new 2011 WR150.… Read More...
The 2011 KTM 350SXF will soak up the media limelight for the next model year. Mike Alessi will race the hybrid in the AMA 450 Nationals, starting this weekend at Hangtown. The new SX generation contains the concentrated… Read More...
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