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MXA BUYER’S GUIDE TO THE WIDE WORLD OF 2024 FOUR-STROKES

With the 2025 models just peeking over the horizon, it’s a good chance to catch up on the bikes that are still on the showroom floors—the 2024 250, 350 & 450 four-strokes

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2024 SUZUKI RM-Z250

The best selling point for the Suzuki is that it comes with the lowest MSRP out of all the new 250 four-stroke; however, the forks are so stiff that you’ll have to use some of the money you saved to fix the forks.

MXA BUYER’S GUIDE: 2024 MINICYCLE BUYER’S GUIDE

If you are looking to launch your young one into the motocross world, move him up to a bigger bike or just looking for some backyard fun—look no further

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY! 2014 MXA 250 SHOOTOUT: CRF VS. KX-F VS. SXF VS. RM-Z VS. YZ-F

The MXA wrecking crew tested, documented, inspected, theorized and calculated every conceivable facet of the 250 four-stroke class for 2014. Your future bike now!

20 YEARS AGO TODAY! WE RIDE TRAVIS PASTRANA’S 2003 FACTORY SUZUKI RM250

Team Suzuki’s 2003 RM250 was one of the best race bike we ever rode‚ without a doubt. How can we make such a bold statement? It was true!

2024 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SUZUKI, HONDA, GASGAS,KAWASAKI, HUSQVARNA, KTM & YAMAHA

Even though it is fun to fly to some far-away track to test a bike, it isn’t much of a test. MXA prefers to test bikes on the “dirt dyno.” What is the dirt dyno? It is the tracks that we have done a thousand laps on.

2024 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: THE WRITTEN WORD ON HOW ALL SEVEN BIKES RANK

We tested each bike in its stock form, and put 20 hours on each bike to, try to make them ultimately comparable to each other and to keep things equal we installed the same tires on each bike

TRUE STORY OF RICKY CARMICHAEL’S 2005 SUZUKI RM250 TWO-STROKE

RC, DeCoster & Goose tell all about the bike that everyone who was anyone in 2005 remembers

FLASHBACK! WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RIDE KEN ROCZEN’S HEP SUZUKI RM-Z450

Riders of Ken’s caliber are usually locked in from one factory contract to the next, but, in this case, Ken and Honda split at the last minute, and the stars aligned HEP, Suzuki

2024 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT VIDEO

You may not like our opinion, but you have to respect it. We ride, race, and test all seven of the 2024 250cc four-strokes to give you the pros and cons of each new bike

2023 MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

This is the one you should read! We compare the CRF450, YZ450F, 450SXF, KX450, FC450, RM-Z450, and MC450F against each other in the most highly anticipated video of the year

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2024 SUZUKI RM-Z450

For the average novice, vet or play rider, the existing RM-Z450’s power is located in the perfect spot to get the job done; however, pros and high-rpm revvers will not like the RM-Z450 powerband

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2024 SUZUKI RM-Z450

In a world dominated by ever increasing prices, the Suzuki RM-Z450 offers the lowest MSRP of any brand. Are you a rider who fits the 2024 Suzuki RM-Z450s target rider profile? Find out in this video

WE RIDE A PROJECT 2003 SUZUKI RM250 TWO-STROKE

A project bike that harks back to the glory days of Travis Pastrana, Ricky Carmichael and the Suzuki RM250

MXA tests Ken Roczen's Factory Suzuki RM-Z450

WE TEST KEN ROCZEN’S FACTORY SUZUKI RM-Z450 RACE BIKE

MXA’s Josh Mosiman, Dennis Stapleton and Brian Medeiros test Roczen’s race bike on Monday after the LA Coliseum SMX race

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RICKY CARMICHAEL’S MXDN CHAMPIONSHIP SUZUKI RM-Z450

We had to wonder what Ricky’s MXDN Suzuki RM-Z450 would be like. Would it be a clone of his sweet CRF450 or his weird CR250?

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2013 SUZUKI RM-Z250

Looking back a decade ago at the 2013 RM-Z250: There’s no denying that the 2013 RM-Z250 was a winner—unless you were seeking maximum horsepower

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: WHAT A 2024 SUZUKI RM250 WOULD LOOK LIKE

If Suzuki never stopped making two-strokes, they would have a bike that would be in demand in today’s marketplace

MXA RETRO TEST: MXA’S 1999 SUZUKI RM250 TEST

The RM250 isn’t the optimal high-speed racer. The chassis doesn’t like whoops, high-speed straights, squared-edge bumps or sweeping corners, but it can corner like banshee.

FIRST LOOK! 2024 SUZUKI RM-Z450 & RM-Z250 MOTOCROSS MODELS

The new Suzuki’s are here and unfortunately, the rumors were false…

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE CHRIS GOSSELAAR’S 2005 MOTOWORLD RM-Z250

Normally when you have a father and son on the AMA Supercross circuit, it’s a rider/mechanic relationship, this is not the case with Chris Gosselaar and his father Mike

2023 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: GASGAS VS. HONDA VS. HUSQVARNA VS. KAWASAKI VS. KTM VS. SUZUKI VS. YAMAHA

Everything you need to know about the 450 class of 2023 is right here. After you read MXA’s 450 shootout, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best bikes in the 450 class

MXA’S 2023 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: THE FINAL WORD ON THE 2023 CROP

GasGas MC250 vs. Honda CRF250 vs. Kawasaki KX250 vs. Husqvarna FC250 vs. KTM 250SXF vs. Yamaha YZ250f vs. Suzuki RM-Z250

2024 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

It’s finally here! We lined up the all-new Kawasaki KX450 and GasGas MC450F models against the rest of the 450 class in a head-to-head comparison

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

THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z450—PLUS VIDEO

When short-shifted, kept in the meat of the powerband and kept off the rev limiter, the RM-Z450 has a very usable, pleasant and effective 450cc powerband.

MXA TECH SPEC: 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250

Be careful when spending money on making the Suzuki RM-Z250 faster—We spent $5000 and it didn’t make more horsepower than a stock KTM 250SXF

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 RIDES KEN ROCZEN’S AMA CHAMPIONSHIP SUZUKI RM-Z450

MXA races the Suzuki RM-Z450 that took Ken Roczen to the AMA National Championship — can lightning strike again in 2023

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z450

The 2022 Suzuki RM-Z450 is not the best bike on the race track, but it offers a ridable, raceable and enjoyable bike for someone who wants to get in on the motocross experience without having to file for bankruptcy. As it sits, it is still the best bargain in dirt bikes

MXA RETRO TEST OF THE 2004 SUZUKI RM250

In 2004 the king of the 250 two-stroke class was between the Yamaha YZ250 and the Suzuki RM250. We give you a test that compares the two bikes competing for the throne

IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR! THE WRECKING CREW’S FAVORITE 2022 RACE BIKES

Even though they know the best bike when they ride it, that doesn’t mean that they choose the winner when it’s time to race

SUZUKI SHOOTOUT! STOCK RM-Z250 VERSUS BARX FULL-RACE RM-Z250 VIDEO

It seemed unfair to test a National caliber race bike against a stocker, so we didn’t go to a National caliber track to give the stocker a boost

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2023 SUZUKI RMZ250

The RMZ250 is still the slowest bike in the class and it still has a kick starter, but it’s not all bad. Josh Mosiman and Brian Medeiros talk all about it here

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RYAN SIPES’ 2005 SUZUKI RM-Z250

It didn’t take more than a lap to appreciate Ryan Sipes’ bike. It doesn’t hit hard; instead, it comes on early and runs strong from the bottom to the top (and everywhere in between). This is the kind of engine you can ride forever and not get tired.

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE WESTON PEICK’S 2018 JGR/AUTOTRADER SUZUKI RM-Z450

We loved Weston’s engine. There were no hiccups, dips or dead spots. And although powerful, it was easy to ride

MXA RIDES DILLAN SCHWARTZ’S BARX SUZUKI RM-Z250

When a small, underfunded race team with minimal support from its manufacturer (bikes and parts only) turns head with its results that is a feel good story—MXA wanted to test this feel good machine

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 SUZUKI RM-Z250

A really good entry-level race bike at an affordable price — Not for everyone, but it’s flaws are fixable and its power is manageable

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 SUZUKI RM-Z450

Suzuki has the know-how to build a world-beating RM-Z450, but they spent the greater part of the last decade watching its competition pull away with new technology

MXA RETRO TEST: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2004 MAKITA TOOLS’ SUZUKI RM250

Everything a smoker should be is wrapped up in a 2004 Suzuki RM250. The engine was great and nothing turns as sharp

2022 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE…TO GO FASTER

This year’s MXA 250 four-stroke shootout includes seven race machines. MXA lived with these seven 250cc four-stroke bikes for months—racing them, working on them and deciphering each ones hidden code

2022 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT: THE TRUTH & NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

This is the 450 Shootout that you have to read, but for the effort you will be rewarded with all you need to know about the 450 class of 2022

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | 1999 SUZUKI RM250 RACE TEST

Suzuki resurrected itself from the ashes of the rather mediocre 1998 engine in 1999. The ‘99 powerband was a KX250 clone

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2005 SUZUKI RM250

The RM250 had every two-stroke trait–good, bad and ugly

THE REAL DEAL! 2022 MOTOCROSS ACTION 250 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

What are the best and worst aspects of the seven 250 motocross machines on the market? We dive into that and rank them from first to seventh here

THE REAL DEAL! 2022 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

It’s finally here! We go in-depth on all seven 2022 450 four-stroke models in this full-feature video

WE RIDE DILAN SCHWARTZ’S BAR-X SUZUKI RM-Z250

Who’d a thunk it? The low on power and high in weight Suzuki RM-Z250 is suddenly making the top ten with Larry Brooks’ BarX team

MXA RETRO TEST: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2006 SUZUKI RM250 TWO-STROKE

For the MXA wrecking crew only two bikes were worthy of consideration for the 2006 250cc Bike of The Year crown—the YZ250 and the RM250—we chose the yellow one

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!

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RYAN HUFFMAN’S 1998 PRIMAL IMPULSE SUZUKI RM125

Team Primal Impulse’s RM125 runs a factory cylinder, head, pipe, 2mm-longer rod, ignition and carburetor

ON THE RECORD: MXA’S 2004 250 TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT

We flashback to when all the Japanese manufactures made two-stroke dirt bikes. This is the complete 2004 RM250 vs. YZ250 vs. CR250 vs. KX250 vs. KTM brawl

MXA RETRO TEST: THE 2007 SUZUKI RM125 TWO-STROKE

It is easy to look at the 2007 Suzuki RM125 and see a throwback to an ancient era with the steel frame, revvy powerband and unchanged exterior

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 SUZUKI RM-Z450

Suzuki riders always claim that with the money they save, they could build an RM-Z450 as good as a KTM. How much money would it cost to lose 20 pounds?

FIRST LOOK! 2022 SUZUKI RM-Z450, RM-Z250 & RM85

What is different about the 2022 Suzuki motocross models?

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 SUZUKI RM-Z250

Remember when Suzuki was at the top of the motocross food chain? In fact, the 2011 RM-Z250 took top honors in the 250 four-stroke class. But, the last decade has not been kind to the RM-Z250.

THE 2021 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: ALL SEVEN BIKES IN ONE TEST

Breaking down the fastest 250 four-strokes — everything you need know, most of it applicable to your actual riding

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! 2021 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Motocross racers love shootouts, until the bike they spent $10,000 loses; They think their brand is the fastest bike, until they see a dyno chart; They think that weight doesn’t matter on motocross bikes, but if their girlfriend gains a few pounds they go ballistic