MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 TM 300MX TWO-STROKE

In the 300cc two-stroke category alone, TM offers two motocross models (one carbureted and one fuel-injected), and they offer the same two platforms in enduro models

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 GASGAS MC85 MINICYCLE

The 2025 GasGas MC85 isn’t just a refresh, it is a top-to-bottom reinvention of one of the most important bikes in the youth racing scene.

INNERMOST SECRETS OF MXA’S PERFECT VET MC366 PROJECT RACER

We built it using a 2023 GasGas MC350F as the foundation, Cylinder Works 366 engine kit, shortened Husqvarna Cone Valve forks/shock linkage & lots of love

MXA RACE TEST: LIVING WITH THE 2025 HUSQVARNA TC125 & A 15-YEAR-OLD TEST RIDER

MXA’s aim is to emulate real-world ownership with long-term durability tests. This allows us to give you, the reader, better and more detailed information on how each brand ages.

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: 1991 KX80 CHASSIS WITH KX125 ENGINE

Mark Chilson is a dreamer with the patience and talent to build one-of-a-kind bikes that are super detailed

WHY BONES BACON LOVES THE HONDA TRAIL 90, OOPS TRAIL 110…NO, THE TRAIL 125

We track Bones down at the Pro Circuit Supercross track to hear his history with Honda’s legendary Trail 125

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: WE RIDE RYAN DUNGEY’S 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP KTM 450SXF

“Race teams are always searching for ways to lessen unsprung weight and get their 450 bikes close to 220 pounds; KTM has the opposite problem, thanks to its Factory Edition 450SXF.”

MXA RACE TEST: 2025-1/2 GASGAS MC450F FACTORY EDITION

The Factory Edition of the GasGas MC450F owes more to KTM than the production 2025 GasGas MC450F—most notably in the suspension valving

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE CHAD REED’S 2004 YAMAHA YZ250

In 2004 Team Yamaha invited MXA to ride Chad Reed’s Supercross-winning Yamaha YZ250 two-stroke — That was a day to remember

MXA RACE TEST: 2025 YAMAHA’S LEGACY TWO-STROKES: 2025 YZ125 & YZ250

Today, only Yamaha, the KTM Group and Beta still make competitive motocross two-strokes. Honda gave up in 2007. Suzuki quit in 2008 & Kawasaki’s final run of 250 two-strokes petered out in 2007.

WHEN MONEY IS NO OBJECT: JOHN BASHER’S TRICK YAMAHA YZ125

When money is no object, John Basher is the best at spending it on YZ125s

WE RIDE MX-TECH’S HONDA RESTO-MOD CR125, CR250 & CR500 TWO-STROKE TIME MACHINES

MX-Tech is a small suspension manufacturer out of Bradley, Illinois, and they specialize in making their own high-end A-kit suspension for all brands of bikes—from modern to vintage…and in our cases, Honda two-strokes.

THE EMLER/LAPORTE PROJECT: FMF’S 2018 KX500/KTM 250SX HYBRID

One important caveat in the dream-bike scenario is that the bike cannot have a 450cc four-stroke engine. Why would it? Four-strokes are readily available and thus not dreamy enough.

THE MID-SIZE KTM 380SX TWO-STROKE THAT COULD RUN WITH A YZ400

Why didn’t the unique 2000 KTM 380SX mid-size two-stroke catch on? Because it didn’t have 1999’s engine and suspension on it!

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: 2001 SERVICE HONDA CR134 THAT WE HATED TO RIDE

This is a classic example of all that can go wrong with a hopped-up bike

AUSTRIAN TWO-STROKE SHOWDOWN: TC125 VS. 150SX VS. TC250 VS. 300SX

if you’re a serious racer who is looking to be competitive, we recommend finding a carbureted 125 or 150. KTM and Husky last made carbureted two-strokes in 2022, and GasGas’ last carbureted two-stroke was produced in 2023

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2025 TM 125 TWO-STROKE

We have another Italian bike, this time it’s the electric-starting (but still carbureted) TM 125 two-stroke. This video is brought to you by Maxima Racing Oils

MXA RETRO TEST: 2008 HONDA CRF450

After the errors of the 2002, 2003 and 2004 CRF450 models, the 2006, 2007 and 2008 CRF450s have become industry standards.

FIRST LOOK! DETAILED INFORMATION ON WHAT’S NEW ON THE 2026 YAMAHA YZ450F

The boys in blue have released the details on their new 2026 Yamaha YZ450F and you can see them here

MXA RACE TEST: THE 18-YEAR-OLD 2025 HONDA CRF150R

When Honda asked MXA if we’d be interested in testing a 2025 Honda CRF150R, we were dumbfounded. We hadn’t tested a CRF150 since it was first introduced in 2007.

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: 2015 MXA 250 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Husqvarna TC250 versus KTM 250SX versus Yamaha YZ250… and the winner is!

WE TEST A MODDED FANTIC XX125 TWO-STROKE WITH SPECIAL EDITION FANTIC PARTS!

Transforming a stock Fantic XX125 into a Fantic XX125 Factory Edition

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: HONDA’S MELLOW 2015 CRF250 TEST

The mantra is “slow and steady wins the race.” The meek shall inherit the earth, but they won’t have any trophies to show for it.

MXA’S FIRST RIDE: 2026 DUCATI DESMO450 MOTOCROSS BIKE

The Ducati Desmo450 dirt bike is officially here. MXA’s Josh Mosiman shares his first ride experience on the brand new Italian Stallion

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 TRIUMPH TF250-X

Is the new 2025 model better than last year’s bike? Yes. However, 2024 TF250-X owners are in luck, thanks to the number of free Triumph upgrades for last year’s model

2025 MXA 85cc SHOOTOUT YAMAHA VS. HUSQVARNA VS. GASGAS VS. KAWASAKI VS. KTM

MXA has assembled an all-new MXA mini wrecking crew to help us with testing. With these test riders, we have now built enough momentum to conduct MXA’s 2025 85cc Shootout, our first mini-cycle shootout since 2014.

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE TIM FERRY’S MXDN CHAMPIONSHIP KAWASAKI KX450F

If you thought that riding Tim Ferry’s 2007 KX450F would be identical to riding James Stewart’s KX450F, think again.

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST A 2025 YAMAHA YZ250F “FACTORY EDITION”

What would it be like if Yamaha made a Factory Edition? It would be like this, and it would be awesome!

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 KTM 250SXF FACTORY EDITION

The 2025-1/2 KTM 250SXF Factory Edition isn’t a totally new KTM, but it does come with an impressive list of upgraded accessories, like an Akrapovic slip-on muffler, Wi-Fi connectivity unit, Power Parts Factory wheels, split triple clamps and exotic skid plate.

MXA VIDEO: 2025 TRIUMPH TF450-RC TESTED

We rode it last year in Georgia, but now we’ve been living with the Triumph TF450-RC. What does it weigh? How fast is it on the dyno? What’s it like to ride? All answered here

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: INSIDE SECRETS OF THE FIRST ALUMINUM-FRAMED YZ125

How advanced was the 2005 Yamaha YZ125? Who thought the 2005 YZ125 would be basically the same 20 years later?

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: MXA BUILDS A CYLINDER WORKS’ KTM 365SXF BIG BORE

Bigger isn’t always better, but when it comes to the KTM 350SXF it is!

MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE TEST

It’s not strange that the 2025 Yamaha YZ250 two-stroke is considered to be too old, but, surprise of surprises, its 2006 bones are good enough to make it as good as any two-stroke on the track today

TEN YEAR AGO TODAY: WE BUILD A FACTORY SERVICES WORKS 2015 KTM 350SXF

It revved to 15 grand, had factory WP suspension and bristled with KTM Power Parts components. The fly in the ointment was that the MXA testers were the last “regular people” to ever get a Factory Services works engine

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE CHAD REED’S 2009 MAKITA/SUZUKI RM-Z450

Chad Reed got a last-minute deal to ride the 2009 AMA Nationals for Team Suzuki. It was thrown together, but a match made in heaven

MXA RETRO TEST: TESTING THE LAST KAWASAKI TWO-STROKE

Given that Kawasaki has announced that they have plans for two-strokes in 2026, here is MXA’s test of the last Kawasaki KX250 two-stroke. It is from 2007.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 SUZUKI RM-Z450

And, as it works out, the MXA RM-Z450 test is one of only a tiny handful of in depth 2025 Suzuki RM-Z450 tests

MXA VIDEO: LIVING WITH THE 2025 HUSQVARNA TC125 TWO-STROKE (40-HOURS)

We put 40 hours on our 2025 Husky TC125 two-stroke. This video is all about what we’ve learned so far

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 BETA 450RX

The Italians are proud of the rideability of the 450RXw and their marketing tagline matches how the engine actually feels—rideable.

BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 1982 HONDA MOTRA 50

Back in 1982 Honda built a minicycle version of the Rokon Trailbreaker

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2025 TM 300MX TWO-STROKE

After not having a U.S. importer for a few years, TM is back selling bikes in the USA again

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: 2015 TM 250MX MOTOCROSS TEST

The small Italian company is the “little train that could.” TM bikes are hand-built in Pesaro, Italy. There are no robots grinding away on the cylinder.They are supra exotic

PRO VS. NOVICE PERSPECTIVE: IS A FACTORY EDITION WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY?

Not everyone needs a full-blown pro bike and its $11,599 dollar price tag. Josh l and Josh ll try to decipher what they can and can’t live without

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2025-1/2 KTM 250SXF FACTORY EDITION

Josh Mosiman (pro) and Josh Holley (novice) give their opinions on whether the 250SXF Factory Edition is worth the extra dough

2015 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: IF YOU THINK KTM WON, YOU ARE AN IDIOT

The whys and wherefores of 2015 quarter-liter thumpers. What brand were you racing in 2015?

TICK-TOCK: STAPO’S COUNTDOWN TO A RACE-READY 2025 HONDA CRF450

I quickly loaded up the 2025 Honda CRF450 and drove home with a plan to build a top-tier race bike just four weeks before the world Vet Championship. This wasn’t going to be easy; I needed to practice during that same window.

TESTING & RACING THE 2025 YAMAHA YZ250FX AT THE IRONMAN GNCC

The 2025 Yamaha YZ250FX adopted the same changes that its counterpart, the YZ450FX, received in 2024. This motorcycle may look like a motocross YZ250F on the surface, but hidden inside its frame rails are a lot of essential off-road mods.

2025 GASGAS MC450F VIDEO TEST

MXA test riders fell in love with the 2025 GasGas MC450F. Why? It offers goodness without flashiness, turns in without oversteer, doesn’t head shake at speed and has a pleasant powerband

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 GASGAS MC250F

Among the three Austrian 250cc bikes, the Husky stands out the most with its lowered suspension travel and seat height, while the KTM and GasGas share the same suspension, just with slightly different valving. The GasGas offers a softer setup.

MXA’S FIVE BIKE 2025 85cc MINICYCLE SHOOTOUT

It was hard to do an 85cc shootout over the last 10 years because most of the 85cc minicycles were pushing 20 years old. Now, the R&D departments have updated them

FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: TESTING THE UPSIDE-DOWN ENGINE 2010 HUSABERG FX450

The 2010 Husaberg FX450 was too heavy, too slow and too weird to be taken seriously by motocross racers, but It was like no other machine on the planet

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: WE TEST THE 1999 KAWASAKI KX125

Interested in the 1999 Kawasaki KX125? Don’t know anything about it? Here is everything you needed to know from 26 years ago

FLASHBACK! THE 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT THAT SHOCKED THE MOTOCROSS INDUSTRY

Take your pick! Two are fuel injected, two are carbureted and one is by far the best 125 two-stroke in the 2023 class. Plus, a word of warning about the future.

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY! 2015 HONDA CRF450 HAD EVERYTHING —EXCEPT THE STUFF THAT EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY HAD

If you are from the school of thought that 450cc motocross bikes are too powerful for mortal man, this is your bike. It is definitely not too powerful for mortal man­­—or woman.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 HONDA CRF450 WORKS EDITION

Yes, the added $2900 is steep, but the coated suspension components, remapped ECU, Hinson clutch basket, Yoshimura exhaust and polished ports pay for themselves

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE JEREMY McGRATH’S 1992 PEAK HONDA CR125

This was the Porsche Turbo Carrera of the 125 class back in 1992—it revved higher, hit harder and stayed on longer than the stock CR125 and had better bottom to boot

“THIS WEEK IN MXA” WITH JOSH & TREVOR: 2025 HONDA CRF450RX & CRF250RX

While Jody & Josh Mosiman were busy elsewhere, Josh Fout and videographer Trevor Nelson, both veteran off-road racers, took MXA’s 2025 Honda CRF450RX and Honda CRF250RX for a tour of the SoCal high desert

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 HUSQVARNA FC450 FACTORY EDITION

The 2025-1/2 Husqvarna FC450 Factory Edition does not have the shortened suspension of the production FC450? Why not? To meet the need for 2400 sets of suspension to cover all six Factory Edition models. It was prudent to stream line production by making them all the same.

MXA’S CRAZY TRICK TO GET OUR 2021 YAMAHA YZ450F OVER-60 HORSEPOWER

Our goal back in 2021 was to crack 60 horses with no cam, valve, ecu, porting or pipe mods—just a hand-made airbox cover that was ugly, but spawn a movement

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2025 KAWASAKI KX450 SPECIAL RACER

Yes, the 2025 KX450SR is much better than the 2025 Kawasaki KX450, but it’s not as exciting for us as the 2022 and 2023 KX450SRs were