TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: WE RIDE THE LAST FACTORY 125

We test Brett Metcalfe’s 2005 Yamaha of Troy YZ125 when it was the only smoker left on the track

MXA TESTS A FULL-RACE 125 TWO-STROKE WE WISH YOU COULD BUY IN THE USA

Last week we showed you how the stock 2024 Fantic XXX worked, this week we take a fully modified Fantic XX125 to see how much improvement we could get

MXA VIDEO: 2024 FANTIC 125XX ISN’T SOLD IN THE USA, BUT WE TRACKED ONE DOWN

What is it? Believe it or not it’s a “platform shared” YZ125 from Italy

2024 YAMAHA YZ125X VS. YZ250X: WHICH OFF-ROAD YZ-X TWO-STROKE IS BEST FOR YOU?

Yamaha offers two four-stroke cross-country models & two two-stroke models. MXA breaks down the differences between the 2024 YZ250X and YZ125X

MXA RETRO TEST: 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—and spending a bundle of money doesn’t always make a bike better

THE TRUE STORY OF JAMES STEWART’S 2004 FACTORY KX125 TWO-STROKE

In 2004 Kawasaki had just launched its all-new KX250F. The team offered the four-stroke to James, and he tried it during the pre-season. He decided to stay with the KX125 two-stroke instead

IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR! THE WRECKING CREW’S FAVORITE YAMAHA TWO-STROKE PROJECT BIKES

There is no time limit on the love between a man and his first two-stroke—and when a two-stroke has been in production since 1974, like the YZ125/YZ250, it has a devoted congregation hoping to pay homage to the past with their own Yamaha project bikes

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | 2006 TM 125MX TWO-STROKE

TM has been around for many years, and their claim to fame is that they are the only manufacturer offering a full-blown factory bike to the public

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | WE TEST THE SLOW BUT STEADY 2004 HONDA CR125

The 2004 CR125 engine made four horsepower less than the KTM 125SX and at 10,500 rpm it was more than a seven horsepower adrift

MXA RACE TEST: 1999 HONDA CR125 TWO-STROKE

The ’99 CR125 powerband is on the short side. This would not be a crime if it weren’t for the YZ125’s broadness. As is, the KTM 125 is a better example of what the Honda should have been

CARSON BROWN BUILDS A TRICK KAWASAKI KX125 TWO-STROKE

Why Carson didn’t use an KX250F aluminum frame or a 144cc kit, but did use Showa air forks and an Lectron carb

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST PRO CIRCUIT’S 2023 YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

This 2023 Yamaha YZ125 is the new version of Pro Circuit’s “Race Spec” engine and suspension for this bike, and we were the lucky ones who were able to sling a leg over it

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE GRANT LANGSTON’S 2001 KTM 125SX

What dId Langston’s AMA 125 National bike have in common with his works bike from Europe? Not much, just the pipe, silencer and transmission.

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: FINAL ITALIAN HUSQVARNA TEST— 2013 CR125 TWO-STROKE

The Swedish brand, ended up in Italy, got bought by the Germans and then, 2013 became the last year for the Swedish/Italian/German breed — until KTM stepped in to put Austria into the equation

TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2003 HONDA CR125

The most modern bike ever made with a vintage engine

WE RIDE PRO CIRCUIT’S 2023 YAMAHA YZ125 RACE BIKE

MXA has traditionally carbon-dated the start of the YZ125 era to 2006 because that’s when the class-leading Kayaba SSS forks were installed.

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, harder and longer than the stock CR125 and had better bottom to boot

DARYL ECKLUND’S 2003 KAWASAKI KX125: FROM BASKET CASE TO BEAUTY QUEEN

How to turn a really good deal that went sour into a really great 20-year old KX125 two-stroke worth drooling over

2023 MXA 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT: HUSQVARNA TC, GASGAS MC, YAMAHA YZ & KTM SX GO TO WAR

Take your pick! Two are fuel injected and two are carbureted—and one is by far the best in the 2023 125 class. Everything you need to know

TEST UPDATE: 2023 KTM 125SX TWO-STROKE — A FIRST-YEAR MODEL WITH QUIBBLES

The 2023 KTM 125SX comes with two maps, but you should avoid the green map at all costs

TEST UPDATE: 2023 HUSQVARNA TC125 TWO-STROKE

The 2023 125 dream two-stroke for a niche group

TEST UPDATE: 2023 YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

Being trustworthy, timeless & true to its purpose make the 2023 Yamaha YZ125 the Boy Scout of the 125 class.

FIRST LOOK! 2024 HUSQVARNA MOTOCROSS MODELS // TWO-STROKES & FOUR-STROKES

Following in the footsteps of the 2023-1/2 Husqvarna Rockstar Edition FC450, the 2024 models gain updated suspension settings and graphics

MXA TEST UPDATE: 2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE

No fuel injection, no electronic power valve, no anti-squat, no electric start…nada, just the best 125 two-stroke of 2023

MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 2023 TWO-STROKE BUYER’S GUIDE

Thinking about switching to a smoker? The market for two-strokes is flush with race bikes built for riders as young as 4 years old all the way up to senior citizens

PASHA’S KTM 150SX: ENGINE-BUILDER SHOOTOUT

Building three hot-rod 150s: Pasha versus Varner versus Twisted versus Haeseker versus MXA

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RICKY CARMICHAEL’S 1998 SPLITFIRE KX125

The MXA wrecking crew wanted to know what kind of bike a hammerhead like RC really rides. What better way to find out than by riding his race bike?

BUDGET BIKE SHOOTOUT: 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 FOUR-STROKE “VERSUS” YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

You may not think they are comparable, but the AMA rulebook says they are. Which one is better?

MXA’S 2023 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT VIDEO

Yamaha’s pride and joy versus KTM and Husky’s new electronic fuel-injection technology versus the tried-and-true carbureted GasGas 125

THE FINAL TEST: PASHA 150 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT VIDEO

After three individual test videos on the Varner, Twisted and Haeseker-built KTM 150’s. We have released our Shootout video, where we put all three bikes head-to-head

MXA VIDEO: 2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE VIDEO TEST

GasGas didn’t want to add weight, complexity, cost or lack of tuneability to its proven 125cc machine. We applaud them for listening to what two-stroke riders want and don’t want…and you should also.

CONTROVERSIAL KTM 150SX VARNER BUILD — PASHA SHOOTOUT EPISODE 3

The third 125 engine builder in the “Pasha 150SX Engine Builder Shootout” is Terry Varner. He is a controversial figure, with, at the very least, a poor work ethic or worse. Pasha included his engine to help Terry turn his life around

EXOTIC TWISTED DEVELOPMENT-BUILT KTM 150 // PASHA SHOOTOUT EP. 2

This exotic KTM 150’s frame was stripped and clear coated to create a raw metal finish. On the track, the FMF pipe sounds raw too

HAESEKER-BUILT KTM 150SX // PASHA’S ENGINE BUILDER SHOOTOUT EP. 1

Jim Haeseker built a rocket ship for Pasha’s KTM 150 two-stroke engine builder shootout. This episode highlights the exotic Haeseker built KTM 150SX

TWO VERSUS TWO: 2022-23 YZ125 VERSUS OLDER 2021 YZ125

This is a completely RAW video for our viewers to check out. No talking. No music. Just pure two stroke bliss

MXA’S 1994 HONDA CR125 RESTORATION DISASTER: WORDS, PHOTOS & VIDEO

They look so lovely under studio lights, but getting them to that point is fraught with peril and imperiled by fraught

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE SCOTT SHEAK’S 2001 PLANO HONDA CR125

Sheak’s high-rpm flyer was perfect for his 125 National speed, but without his talent, it is a demanding bike to ride

MXA’S 125 HOT-ROD PROJECT BIKE SHOOTOUT: THE THREE BEST TUNERS KICK OUT THE JAMS

Jamie Ellis, Dean Dickenson & Mitch Payton put our KTM, Husky & Yamaha 125s on remedial speed therapy — with video and something called “words”

MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 HUSQVARNA TC125 FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKE

Like the KTM 125SX, the 2023 Husqvarna TC125 two-stroke is highly anticipated. It comes with fuel injection, an electronic power valve, electric start and new generation chassis

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | 2001 HONDA CR125 | COMPLETE TEST

One small step backwards and one giant leap forward

JOSH MOSIMAN’S PRO CIRCUIT-BUILT GASGAS MC150 TWO-STROKE

The true story of the Mitch Payton tuned-150cc KTM/Husqvarna/GasGas engine that has led an exciting life in the hands of the MXA wrecking crew

“MY $1000 CRAIGSLIST WONDER BIKE” BY JOHN PERRY

“I chose the Yamaha YZ125 because it had been basically the same since 2005. I know lots of people criticize Yamaha for not making a new YZ125 and YZ250 every couple of years, but the fact that they don’t change is why I wanted one.”

TWO-STROKE BATTLE: ALL-NEW 2022 YAMAHA YZ125 VS. 2021 YAMAHA YZ125

What are the pros and cons of the tried-and-true YZ125 versus the all-new 2022 version? We break them down here

FIRST LOOK! 2023 HUSQVARNA TWO-STROKE & FOUR STROKE LINEUP

Check out the e-start, EFI two-strokes and the updated four-strokes

FIRST LOOK! ALL-NEW 2023 KTM FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKES

Brand new 2023 KTM electric starting fuel injected two-strokes are here! Including a brand new 300SX two-stroke for motocross

MUST READ! WE TEST THE 2005 KAWASAKI KX125

We do know that there was one kid doing pretty well on a KX125 in the AMA 125 Nationals back in 2004, but his magic didn’t translate into a lot of copycats with money

MIKE ALESSI’S 42-HORSEPOWER YAMAHA YZ134 TWO-STROKE

Mike Alessi not only shows how to ride a YZ125 fast, but also how to build one that leaves no stone unturned

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 TM 112MX JUNIOR SUPERMINI

The USA-only TM 112MX has the same bore as the TM 100MX, but with a longer stroke. The longer stroke adds more power and TM’s engineers built all-new cases just for the TM 112MX.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 HUSQVARNA TC125

Austrian 125 two-stroke power is all abouttop-end. But, on the 2022 Husky TC125, even the bottom-end power is acceptable

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 KTM 150SX TWO-STROKE

The KTM 150SX is a great bike from top to bottom. We love riding this bike, but don’t like racing it as much as we do the KTM 125SX

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE MICHAEL BYRNE’S 2003 HONDA CR125

We wanted to test Michael Byrne’s 2003 CR125 because it, along with the rest of the Factory Connection CR125s, is the only fast CR125 on the track

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST OF THE 2022 HUSQVARNA TC125

There is nothing like a brand-new 2022 125 two-stroke on a sunny day with your friends at the track — even if it is considered a day at the office

TRAVELING THROUGH THE ITALIAN TM MOTORCYCLES’ 45-YEAR HISTORY

“I soon became infatuated with TM history and started collecting old TMs through the ages. It became an addiction, as well as a money pit, but I wanted to have a part of TM history.”

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE ALL-NEW 2022 YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

We didn’t expect it, but Yamaha went all-out on their new YZ125. How good is it? We break it all down for you right here

ON THE RECORD: THE COMPLETE 1999 MXA 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Everything you need to know about the class of 1999 in under ten minutes — what exactly is a potpourri of mediocrity?

MXA VIDEO: 2022 YAMAHA YZ125 VERSUS 2022 HUSKY TC125 TWO-STROKES

How does the new YZ125 compare to the Husky 125? We put them head-to-head and break down all the details here

WATCH THREE MXA TEST RIDERS WRING OUT A KTM 125SX, GASGAS MC125 & YAMAHA YZ125

Test riders always make their jobs seem so hard, but watch these three and you’ll see that it’s hardly like working in the salt mines

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 1999 KAWASAKI KX125

Everything you need to know about the 1999 Kawasaki KX125 — it’s not 19 years too late if your old one is still in the garge

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 1999 KTM 125SX TWO-STROKE

1999 was the first year the KTM 125SX two-stroke could compete on the racetrack with Japanese smokers

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE DAMON HUFFMAN’S 1995 FACTORY SUZUKI RM125

Test riders often head into thinking that a “works” bike is going to be all engine—a fire-breathing, rip-snorting 125 mill that hits like a 250. It ain’t always so!