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MXA RACE TEST: INSIDE THE 2009 HUSQVARNA TC510 There is a theory (that is more old wives? tale than fact) that the modern 450cc motocross bike makes more horsepower than anyone but AMA Pro-level racers can fully utilize. This isn?t true,…
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THE 450SXF GETS NEW FRAME GEOMETRY, LOWER SEAT HEIGHT, WORKS BRAKES AND FIVE SPEED TRANNY 2010 KTM 50SX (1) The…
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FIRST LOOK! TWENTY-TEN YAMAHA YZ250F: 26 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE 2010 YAMAHA YZ250F? (1) All-new straight/smooth intake boot has been added to improved throttle response. The shock spring was moved to clear a path…
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FIRST LOOK! TWENTY-TEN YAMAHA YZ250F: 26 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE 2010 YAMAHA YZ250F? (1) All-new straight/smooth intake boot has been added to improved throttle response. The shock spring was moved to clear a path…
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ASK THE MXPERTS: IS THE 2010 HONDA CRF250 THE SAME OLD ENGINE AS 2009, ONLY WITH FUEL INJECTION ADDED? Dear MXA, Is the 2010 Honda CRF250 engine the same old engine that was in…
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FIRST LOOK AT THE TWENTY-TEN HONDA CRF250: Boasting an all-new, more powerful, more compact engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) combined with an all-new Twin Spar Aluminum Frame featuring the Honda Progressive Steering Damper…
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2010 KAWASAKI KX450F Fuel-injected perfection for demanding riders The 2010 Kawasaki KX450F provides an ideal platform for riders looking to win races. Its precise aluminum frame, premium suspension components and…
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FIRST LOOK AT THE TWENTY-TEN SUZUKI RM-Z'S: 2010 SUZUKI RM-Z250 Suzuki races to win, period. And, thanks to the hard work of Ryan Dungey in the U.S., the RM-Z250 is the AMA Supercross Lites West Coast Champion for 2009. But winning…
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To the majority of motocross racers worldwide, MDK is best known for its race team. In the past, MDK has sponsored a host of well-known racers (including Nick Wey and David Vuillemin on CRF450s three years ago) and, for the last two years,…
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The MXA wrecking crew is a tight-knit group of riders. We ride every chance we get and race every weekend. Our crew is comprised of riders born in every decade (dating back to the 1940s), and while some are babes in the woods and others…
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FIRST LOOK AT THE TWENTY-TEN HONDA CRF450 The perennial darling of the enthusiast press and racers alike, the CRF450R returns in 2010 to take its rightful place at the head of the class. With class-leading power and handling, the…
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2010 marks the first year that a motocross manufacturer has gone completely electronic fuel injection. Suzuki was the first to strike with their EFI system two years ago. It would only seem obvious that the yellow crew would come out with a…
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WHAT IS IT? A very light and noticeably effective exhaust system for the 2009 Kawasaki KX450F
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MXA RACE TEST INSIDE THE 2009 HUSABERG FE450 Of all the motorcycle manufacturers in 2009, perhaps the one with the least effective American marketing is the Husaberg FE450. There are two reasons for this: 1.…
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WHAT IS IT? A complete revalve of the WP rear shock on the KTM 450SXF.
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CAN MY OLD 450 MAKE IT ANOTHER SEASON OR TWO? THE MONEY YOU SAVE CAN FINANCE YOUR RACING CAREER Let’s take it for granted that your trusty, but rusty, old bike isn’t leaking fluid out of the shock, making clunking…
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INSIDE MXA'S 2009 YAMAHA YZ450F TEST For 2009, Yamaha is playing it close to the vest. Given the fragility of the marketplace and the pressure on price, Yamaha took the safe-and-sane approach to 2009 model revisions. …
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INSIDE THE 2009 HONDA CRF450 TEST When a consumer decides to plunk down over eight grand on a product, it is in his best interest to try to learn as much as possible about his intended purchase. And so it is with the 2009…
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INSIDE MXA'S 2009 KAWASAKI KX450F TEST Ever since the Kawasaki KX450F was first introduced, it had the makings of an omnipotent motocross machine. But, in the opinion of the MXA test riders, it always came up wanting in…
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MXA TEST OF THE 2009 KAWASAKI KX250F There are several key ingredients that are necessary for a competitive 250cc four-stroke motocross bike. Element number one is the engine-—the heart and soul of the machine. Without a powerful…
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INSIDE TEST OF THE 2009 SUZUKI RM-Z250 For a bike that is celebrating its fifth birthday, it's strange that the Suzuki RM-Z250 is only three years old. How can that be? It's simple. The first real Suzuki RM-Z250 was the 2007…
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As in any awards ceremony, there are winners and losers. The winners bask in all of the glory, deliver long-winded acceptance speeches, gear up for better sales, and carve a notch in their belt. The MXA wrecking crew has been testing the…
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250 RODE TEST: RIDE 'EM. RACE 'EM. WRECK 'EM. REVIEW 'EM: THE WORLD'S SHORTEST, MOST CONCISE & HONEST 450 SHOOTOUT YOU'LL EVER READ NUMBER ONE: 2009 HONDA CRF250 The 2009 Honda CRF250 is not a perfect machine (the forks are…
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INSIDE THE 2009 HUSQVARNA TC450 TEST Husqvarna has made history in recent months. For starters, they were purchased by BMW, which, to make a long story short, should improve the company's financial picture in the future.…
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WHAT IS THE BEST TRIPLE CLAMP OFFSET? Most MXA test riders are universal in their endorsement of 22mm triple clamps on their KX-Fs. Why? Because Kawasaki's geometry has a tendency to tuck and push. Pulling the stock 23.5mm…
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WHAT IS IT? A kit that makes it possible to have the same works suspension on your KTM as Kawasaki and Honda factory riders have.
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510 BEST MODS FOR THE 2009 HONDA CRF450: WHERE WE'D SPEND OUR MONEY, IF IT WAS YOUR MONEY HOW TO FIX THE FORKS One of the big disappointments of the 2009 CRF450 setup is the stock Kayaba fork springs. The 0.46kg/mm springs are…
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You might consider this a test of rare, exotic and unusual machinery. Don?t let the fact that these are production bikes fool you into thinking that they aren?t extremely unique. They are. In a world where two-strokes are now…
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WHAT IS IT? An ultra-trick exhaust system designed to boost performance on the 2009 Kawasaki KX250F. This is the exact exhaust pipe that Ryan Villopoto used on his 2008 AMA Championship KX250F.
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