MXA TESTS MIKE ALESSI’S XPR-BUILT YAMAHA YZ134 TWO-STROKE
The MXA wrecking crew had a very good time on Mike’s Yamaha YZ134; we bonded with it; it encouraged our test riders, didn’t punish them for mistakes and never talked back
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The MXA wrecking crew had a very good time on Mike’s Yamaha YZ134; we bonded with it; it encouraged our test riders, didn’t punish them for mistakes and never talked back
“The other MXA guys started to refer to my KX125 project bike as the ‘green unicorn.’ I told them that it would be finished soon and then they’d be sorry. I lied!”
“2021 marked Kawasaki’s resurgence back into the off-road scene, and I was excited to build the new KX450X into a cross-country race bike to see how it would perform against a stacked field of 450 Pro riders.”
It’s finally here! We rank all seven 2021 250 models from seventh to first and share our opinion on the best bargain bike, best entry level bike, best working class bike and bike of the year
An Internal Air-Bladder system offers the most customizable seat on the market
This is a fact! Team Suzuki’s 2003 RM250 is the best race bike we’ve ever ridden‚ without a doubt. How can we make such a bold statement? It was true!
“You might think I chose the 300 because it makes a lot more horsepower at every step along the curve, but that isn’t it. What I like best about the 300 is that it is easier to ride.”
Remembering the pass that that got him a Pro Circuit ride — and it was the guy he passed who got him signed
We are well aware of the problems associated with turning a 300cc enduro bike into a motocross bike. This wasn’t our first 300 rodeo.
Twisted Development’s Jamie Ellis is the go-to guy for privateers who want to stand a fighting chance against the might of the factory teams
A close-up looking at the winningest bike in AMA Supercross this season …so far
“Uncle Donnie” can rightfully be considered the originator of the motocross hop-up business.
I want better looking plastic for my old bike
By John Basher PHOTO OF THE WEEK Daryl Ecklund does his best to move tectonic plates. Read below for more information on the 2013 TM 250MX. MINI-VIEW: MIKE LaROCCO Mike LaRocco was my favorite rider when I first became interested in motocross. He was a bulldog on a bike, getting the worst starts possible and ripping through the pack. ?The Rock? wasn?t flashy by any means, and he was reserved off the track. Maybe that’s why I liked him so much. I?d stand in an autogr…
MXA test riders spent all of last year investigating the areas with the most potential for improvement on the 2011 Kawasaki KX450F. As a rule, we try to find practical and affordable solutions, but when a thrifty option fails, we do whatever it takes to fix the issue. Several MXA test riders love the long, stable chassis of the KX450F, while others struggle to get the green machine to turn. The handling of late-model red, blue and yellow brands is aggressive?often too aggressive. It can be refresh…
WHAT IS IT? A new plastic replacement part from Acerbis used by Colton Haaker, as well as Kawasaki’s offroad race team. WHAT’S IT COST? $69.95. CONTACT? www.acerbis.com or (800) 659-1440. WHAT STANDS OUT? Here’s a list of things that stand out with the Acerbis YZ450F chain guide. (1) Design. The Acerbis chain guide is made of PA6 nylon material. It’s designed to withstand abuse from the chain and not bend or break in a collision. The nylon material was also selected because of its smooth texture. Less f…
This bike test was of interest to the MXA wrecking crew for reasons not obvious to the casual observer. What’s so special about the Ice Works Honda CRF250? In an effort to boost foreign relations, the MXA gang embarked on a journey that crossed cultural and language barriers. You?re probably thinking that we traveled to some faraway land. In reality, the only distance we logged was a short commute from the palatial MXA office to our local motocross track. So where does the adventurous part of this bike …
MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT By John Basher PHOTO OF THE WEEK It was insanely cool to see Kevin Windham holeshot the first moto at Millville after basically coming off the couch (or maybe off the boat would be more appropriate). Can he win a race before the series concludes? MINI-VIEW: KEVIN WINDHAM […]