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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

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!

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

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

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2024 YAMAHA YZ250F

For a few years now; the YZ250 Yamaha has falling behind KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas and Kawasaki on horsepower numbers, but the YZ250 makes up the difference if you stay in the meat of the powerband.

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2024 HUSQVARNA FC250

It’s surprising to learn how many people don’t know that Husqvarna’s motocross bikes sit a full inch lower than KTM or GasGas

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE STEFAN EVERTS’ 2003 WORKS YAMAHA YZ-Fs

Not just one of Stefan Everts Championship bikes, but both of them at the same track on the same day

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2024 YAMAHA YZ250F

We finally got our hands on the all-new YZ250F and we compared it back to back with our 2023 YZ250F

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE COOPER WEBB’S 2015 STAR YAMAHA YZ250F

Yamaha YZ250F owners should rejoice, because while Webb’s bike is graced with a handful of unobtainable parts, the vast majority of parts that make Cooper’s steed run are readily available

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

INSIDE THE PRO’S BIKES: JEREMY MARTIN’S CLUBMX YAMAHA YZ250F

ClubMX mechanic Cameron Callaghan tells you everything they do to J-Mart’s FXR/Muc-Off Yamaha YZ250F

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE JASON LAWRENCE’S 2008 YAMAHA OF TROY YZ250F

Jason Lawrence isn’t your typical motocross rider (in any sense of the word). He has a very neutral riding position and tends to weight the back end of the bike more than the front.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023 YAMAHA YZ250F

The YZ250F suspension is balanced and the setup is foolproof, making the YZ250F one of the easier bikes feel comfortable on after you get used to the ergos.

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 RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 YAMAHA YZ250F

For 2022, Yamaha focused its attention on the rear wheel and some modest updates to valving in the suspension department.

WE RIDE GARRETT MARCHBANKS’ CLUBMX YAMAHA YZ250F

Garrett’s ClubMX YZ250F was 9 pounds lighter than the stock 2022 YZ250F, which means it hit the scales at 218 pounds.

Garrett Marchbanks ClubMX YZ250F test MXA

“ALMOST FACTORY POWER”: WE RIDE GARRETT MARCHBANKS’ CLUBMX YZ250F

The Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha team gave us practically every detail about Garrett’s bike. This is a privateer YZ250F that keeps up with the factory bikes

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

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE CHAD REED’S 2002 YAMAHA OF TROY YZ250F

How Chad Reed got to America in the first place—and the moves he made to insure that he became a moto icon

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

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE

Finally, after remaining basically the same since 2006, the YZ250 has gained some significant upgrades. It’s not “All-new,” but it feels pretty new!

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022 YAMAHA YZ250F

We breakdown the details on the successful Yamaha YZ250F and include a new map

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MXA VIDEO: WE TEST A TWISTED BUILT YAMAHA YZ270F BIG-BORE

We cried a little bit when riding this bike for two reasons. (1) The reverberation noise was insanely loud due to the hopped-up engine and vented airbox cover (2) The power profile brought us tears of joy

MXA RACE TEST: 2021 YAMAHA YZ250FX CROSS-COUNTRY

We’re thrilled that Yamaha updated the YZ250FX cross-country bike with better components and more thought than the original FXs. This is a big step up

FIRST LOOK! 2022 YAMAHA YZ450F & YAMAHA YZ250F

The new Yamaha’s are here!

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

WE BUILD A TWISTED DEVELOPMENT/ CYLINDER WORKS YZ270F

On the first test rides of our full-blown, full-race, full-size, Yamaha YZ270F, the MXA test riders were impressed, but we aren’t going to lie; we cried a little bit for two reasons

THE REAL DEAL! 2021 MOTOCROSS ACTION 250 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

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

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 YAMAHA YZ250F

For 2021, Yamaha passed down the YZ450F chassis to the smaller YZ250F and reworked the engine for more top end

MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2021 YAMAHA YZ250F

The 2021 Yamaha YZ250F looks the same, but it has over 30 new part numbers for 2021

FIRST LOOK! 2021 YAMAHA WR450F & WR250F

Yamaha Enduro models for the 2021 year… the ones with the headlights

FIRST LOOK! 2021 YAMAHA TWO- & FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS MODELS

The big focus for the Yamaha engineers was updating the 2021 Yamaha YZ250F— here are the changes they made to all their motocross bikes

FIRST LOOK! 2021 YAMAHA OFF-ROAD & TRAIL MODELS

We snuck in a bunch of other 2021 Yamaha models while we were at it. Check them out!

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 YAMAHA YZ250F

The downside of winning the “2019 MXA 250 Shootout” was that Yamaha took the calculated risk of not spending any money on the 2020 YZ250F

THE REAL 2020 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Our goal is to help you find out what bike is best for you—so, we pull no punches in the search for knowledge

TWO VS. FOUR SHOOTOUT: YZ250 TWO-STROKE VS. YZ250F FOUR-STROKE

You asked for it! A YZ250 versus YZ250F shootout like no other — read it to learn why

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MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2020 YAMAHA YZ250FX CROSS-COUNTRY RACE BIKE

Yamaha brought MXA out into the trees of South Carolina to test the new 2020 YZ250FX off-road race bike

MXA 2020 250 FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT VIDEO

RM-Z250 vs. CRF250 vs. KX250 vs. 250SXF vs. FC250 vs. YZ250F. Find out who takes the cake for 2020

FIRST LOOK! ALL-NEW 2020 YAMAHA YZ450F & 2020 YZ250F

Yamaha focused on updating the engine on the 2020 YZ450F

MXA VIDEO: FIRST RIDE ON THE 2020 YAMAHA YZ250F

Learn about the new 2020 Yamaha YZ250F in this episode of MXA’s First Ride series

FIRST LOOK! 2020 YAMAHA OFF-ROAD YZ125X, YZ250X, YZ250FX, YZ450FX MODELS

Yamaha release the YZ125X two-stroke as an all-new model for their off-road lineup

MXA SHOOTOUT: THE REAL 2019 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Japan versus Austria versus the MXA wrecking versus your wallet

2019 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT | MOTOCROSS ACTION ORIGINAL VIDEO

This is Motocross Action’s detailed 2019 250 Four-Stroke shootout — raw and unfiltered

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2019 YAMAHA YZ250F

Everything you need to know to get the most out of the 2019 Yamaha YZ250F—including LMAR9E-J

WE BUILD A PRO CIRCUIT YAMAHA YZ250F FOR AN AMA PRIVATEER

The majority of privateers identify with MXA test rider Brian Medeiros, who holds down a 40-hour-a-week, five-day-a-week job — every penny he earns, he dumps into racing

MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO | 2019 YAMAHA YZ250F

We give you the skinny on the 2019 Yamaha YZ250F

WE RIDE KYLE CHISHOLM’S 51FIFTY YAMAHA YZ250F

With every 51Fifty Energy drink sold, a percentage goes into their non-profit organization. So far, 51Fifty e has raised over $800,000. Racing is just a fun way to help people.

FIRST LOOK! 2019 YAMAHA YZ450F & ALL-NEW YZ250F

For 2019 Yamaha developed an all-new electric start YZ250F. It looks identical to the 2019 YZ450F which received much needed refinements as well

FIRST LOOK! 2019 YAMAHA XT250 & TW200 DUAL SPORTS

Yamaha introduces their 2019 XT250 and TW200 Dual Sport motorcycles, which return to the company’s lineup as two key smaller-displacement models that cover a broad range of use

2018 MXA 250 SHOOTOUT: WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?

We have been called “Honda Action,” “Yamaha Action” and, most recently, “KTM Action, but we are “Motocross Action.” All that matters to us is finding the best race bike.

MXA BUILDS A FULL-RACE YAMAHA YZ250F FOR AN AMA PRIVATEER

MXA, Pro Circuit, Pasha Racing, Faster USA, Hinson, Dunlop, MetalTek and the moto community try to make a young Hawaiian’s dream come true

BITE-SIZE 2018 MXA 250 SHOOTOUT: READ IT OVER A CUP OF JOE

This 2018 250 Shootout is for people in a hurry, home schooled racers will have to wait for the picture book shootout

MXA MOTOCROSS RACE TEST: 2018 YAMAHA YZ250F

When Yamaha enhanced the midrange back in 2017, the power reminded us of one of our favorite engines, the 2016 Kawasaki KX250F. It has personality. Call it spunk.