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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 KAWASAKI KX450

Jan 17, 2020

Everything you need to know about the 2020 Kawasaki KX450
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 SUZUKI RM-Z450

Jan 15, 2020

We think that we could fix the RM-Z450 in an afternoon, we have to wonder what's stopping Suzuki’s engineers from doing the same thing
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MXA VIDEO: PRO CIRCUIT HUSQVARNA TC125 TWO-STROKE PROJECT BIKE

Jan 13, 2020

Get the details on MXA's Pro Circuit build Husqvarna TC125 two-stroke project bike
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 YAMAHA YZ450F

Jan 13, 2020

Everything you need to know about the 2020 Yamaha YZ450F — not just how it performs, but why
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 HONDA CRF250

Jan 2, 2020

Everything you need to know about the 2020 Honda CRF250 and some stuff you don't want to know
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 HUSQVARNA FC450

Jan 2, 2020

Husqvarna sets out on its own paths — it's not KTM's lap dog anymore
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WE RIDE JOSH MOSIMAN’S “SMART” HUSQVARNA FC450

Jan 2, 2020

Before Josh Mosiman came to work at MXA, we tested his "Smart" Husqvarna FC450 — it was a unique bike in many ways
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WE RIDE THE BRC 500cc TWO-STROKE KIT BIKE

Jan 1, 2020

Video, history, test ride and tech about the newest 500cc two-stroke engine on the plane
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THE TRUE STORY OF RICKY CARMICHAEL’S 2005 SUZUKI RM250 TWO-STROKE

Dec 31, 2019

RC, DeCoster & Goose tell all about the bike that everyone who was anyone in 2005 remembers
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SUPERCROSS HISTORY: THE BIKE THAT TIME FORGOT

Dec 31, 2019

With the 2020 Supercross series around the corner, do you remember when Lance Smail and Tom Moen made Supercross history
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1992 YAMAHA WR500: HOW THE “AIR HAMMER” BECAME THE “MAYTAG”

Dec 30, 2019

Some times a stop gap measure is the only measure that can work when you start tool late
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 HONDA CRF450

Dec 26, 2019

The Honda CRF450 makes the most horsepower by leaps and bounds, which is exactly what this super stiff chassis does not need
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FIRST LOOK! 2020 1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

Dec 25, 2019

A look into the future of what KTM is planning for their 2021 models
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THE REAL 2020 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Dec 22, 2019

Our goal is to help you find out what bike is best for you—so, we pull no punches in the search for knowledge
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WE BUILD A CYLINDER WORKS HUSQVARNA FC270 BIG-BORE

Dec 18, 2019

You can make your 250 four-stroke torquier, broader and more powerful in one simple step. The secret sauce? Cubic centimeters.
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FIRST LOOK: TM’S 2020 LINEUP OF TWO-STROKE, FOUR-STROKE, MINIS AND THE NEW FUEL-INJECTED 125…

Dec 13, 2019

Always thought of as a boutique brand, TM is firing up the assembly line to double 85c, 100cc, 125cc, 144cc, 250cc, 300cc & 450cc production
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FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: SUPER SECRET HUSQVARNA PROTOTYPES HIDDEN FOR 38 YEARS

Dec 13, 2019

We sent Lars Larsson into the woods of Sweden to search through the workshops of ex-Husky engineers to find the hidden gems
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WE RIDE BBR’S CUSTOM-BUILT HONDA CRF150F

Dec 10, 2019

This is the most expensive Honda CRF150F four-stroke play bike ever built
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 SUZUKI RM-Z250

Dec 9, 2019

MXA test riders want to love the 2020 Suzuzki RM-Z250 and, at times, we do, but then a big hill appears in front of us
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ON RECORD: MXA TEST OF THE 2000 KTM 380SX TWO-STROKE

Dec 9, 2019

Was the KTM 380SX faster than the KX500 and CR500 of their times? Yes and no. Could big two-strokes ever come back?
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FIRST LOOK! 2020-1/2 HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

Dec 9, 2019

The first of the limited edition KTM and Husqvarna prelude to 2021 motocross bikes breaks cover — see it here and now
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ON RECORD | 2006 TM 125MX TWO-STROKE FULL TEST

Dec 8, 2019

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
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ON RECORD | FULL TEST OF THE 2003 HONDA CR125

Dec 8, 2019

The most modern bike ever made with a vintage engine
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SWORDS OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS: WEAPONS OF BRADSHAW, VILLOPOTO, TEDESCO & PASTRANA

Dec 7, 2019

The personal two-stroke race bikes of the stars of the past — they could race anything they wanted, but they prefer two-strokes
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MXA VIDEO | WE RIDE JASON ANDERSON’S TC250 TWO-STROKE

Dec 7, 2019

We were excited when Rockstar Husqvarna called and told us that they were building Jason Anderson a factory 250 two-stroke. After Jason rode it we gladly hopped on and tested it out
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FULL TEST OF THE 1998 SUZUKI RM250 THAT JEREMY MCGRATH BUILT

Dec 6, 2019

The bike built for Jeremy McGrath, not the end user
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MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE TIMMY WEIGAND’S FACTORY HUSQVARNA SUPERMINI TWO-STROKE

Dec 3, 2019

This engine ran on $35 per gallon VP MXR02 and was so temperamental that it had to be rejetted every time it was ridden.
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WE TEST THE 1999 HONDA CR125 TWO-STROKE

Dec 2, 2019

When Honda's aluminum frame was in its teething stages it was jaw breaker rigid. Looking back, was it the way to go?
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TWO VS. FOUR SHOOTOUT: YZ250 TWO-STROKE VS. YZ250F FOUR-STROKE

Dec 2, 2019

You asked for it! A YZ250 versus YZ250F shootout like no other — read it to learn why
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THE FASTEST KTM WE EVER TESTED & ONLY $105,000

Dec 1, 2019

The MXA wrecking crew matches its motocross skill against the KTM X-bow
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