MOTOCROSS ACTION MID WEEK REPORT
#WHIPITWEDNESDAY
Rider: Josh Mosiman
Bike: 2023 KTM 450SXF
Place: RedBud
TWO-STROKE SPOTLIGHT: PATRICK JOHNSON’S 1978 KAWASAKI SR125 REPLICA
“Hello MXA! Forty years ago, Kawasaki Motor Corporation hired renowned Open Class specialist, Gaylon Mosier to contest the 1978 125cc Championship. KMC armed Gaylon with a “one-off” SR125, arguably a blend of the 1978 KX125 A4 and the yet to be released 1979 KX125 A5 production bikes. The SR125 used many parts off of Kawasaki’s production bikes, but also incorporated unique design features intended for the future UniTrak rear suspension. Like most works bikes of the day, at the end of the 1978 season, the bike was destroyed and put into a dumpster in the back of KMC’s race shop.
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MXA TESTED // ARAI VX PRO4 STANTON HELMET
Each hand-built Arai helmet shell incorporates a continuous curve radius of at least 75mm. This is what contributes to an Arai helmet’s roundish egg shape. Arai believes that kinetic energy can be lessened by a helmet shape that is designed to glance off the ground rather than take a direct hit.
VERDICT: The Arai VX-Pro4 is the plushest, quietest and most comfortable helmet made. It feels like a second skin. Some MXA test riders loved this feel; others thought it was claustrophobic. We love this helmet. We don’t love its price, looks or weight, but we feel safe in it.
DIGITS: $749.95—(610) 366-7220 or www.araiamericas.com.
WE TEST THE 2023 KTM 450SXF AND TELL YOU EVERYTHING WE KNOW
8TH ANNUAL KURT CASELLI FOUNDATION AT THE DOFFO WINERY ON JUNE 11
For more info go to www.kurtcaselli.com
COLE SEELY COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT?
MOTO | TRIVIA
Name the rider and year. Answer at bottom of page.
MIKE ALESSI’S YZ134 WAS THE FASTEST TIDDLER WE HAVE EVER TESTED
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIRST NATIONAL AT FOX RACEWAY
Last year Josh race the Hangtown National on a bone stock KTM 450SXF. Many still don’t believe he qualified even with bone stock suspension, but it is true. This year Josh will race a KX450SR at the first round and a CRF450WE at the second. Make sure to cheer him on!
NEW PRODUCT! FACTORY RIDE PREDATOR GOGGLES
As the sport of motocross continues to grow so does the need for high-definition optics in one of the most demanding disciplines of motorsports. The new Factory Ride “Predator” goggle is the result of a collaboration between the FXR Moto Division and Rich Taylor from EKS Brand goggles. EKS Brand brings it’s expertise, built on 55+ years of combined goggle R&D knowledge, to FXR to provide premium eye protection and clear vision performance in all types of motocross, Supercross and off-road racing conditions.
FACTORY RIDE FRAME TECHNOLOGIES
• Waverlatch Quick-change lens locking system.
• Rugged DYAD frame, double injected to our race proven Polyflex face-forming inner frame.
• Floair ventilation system with moisture channel.
• Rigid outrigger system.
• 20mm multi-layer contoured face foam.
• 45mm ultra-wide woven strap with silicone traction control.
• XDO (Xtreme Definition Optic) lens technology features a hard coat and anti-fog treatment.
• Low-rise impact-resistant pre-curved polycarbonate lens.
• Ultra-wide field of view accepts 50mm roll-off film system.
• Detachable vented nose shield.
• Quick-change roll-off system compatible.
• Soft storage/cleaning bag included.
THE NATIONALS ARE HERE // WATCH YOU FAVORITE RIDERS GET READY AT GLEH HELEN
FREE DIRT BIKE! FILL OUT MXA’S SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THIS SSR BIKE
This is your chance to win this SSR SR140TR. It is loaded with premium components including disc brakes, upside-down forks, an adjustable shock and more. The MSRP of this bike is over $2000. But you can win it for free! All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is fill out the MXA Reader Survey.
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MXA STAT GURU WITH FAST GUYS AT DOLLAR MX
MXA stat guru, Ben Bridges met some fast guys at Silver Dollar MX track in Georgia. From left to right Ben Bridges, Ivan Aldama, Drew Adams and Dayton Bennick.
THE JUNE 2022 ISSUE OF MXA IS OUT! IT IS THE BEST DEAL IN THE SPORT!
If you don’t subscribe to MXA, you are missing a whole different world of motocross news, facts, tests and photos. We cover the full spectrum of the sport—from four-stroke tests, two-stroke tests, retro tests, race coverage, technology and product tests.
The June 2022 issues has full tests on the 2022-1/2 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition, 2022 Kawasaki KX450 SR Special Racer, 2022 Honda CRF450WE Works Edition, 2022 GasGas MC 250 two-stroke, Pasha’s KTM 270 Big-bore, the first look at the the 2023 GasGas motocross models and what it’s like to race a Johnny Campell Racing (JCR) Honda CRF450RX off-road bike.
If that’s not enough, go with us to Italy where we tested Stefan Everts’ works 2003 YZ450FM and YZ250FM. And, if all that doesn’t entice you to subscribe to Motocross Action, we will also give you a $25 credit from Rocky MountainATV/MC that will more than cover the cost of your subscription. To subscribe call (800) 767-0345 or Click Here
CLASSIC PHOTO
The starting line-up of the 125 Supercross class in Vegas. Riders from right to left: Casey Lytle (30), David Pingree (35), Shae Bentley (1w) and Chris Gosselaar (55).
Moto Trivia answer: The year was 2000 and the rider is Casey Johnson on a Yamaha of Troy YZ125. Casey finished 8th overall in the 125 Nationals that year.
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