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Get the best comparisons between all major motocross bikes. We cover two strokes, four strokes, 450s, 250s, 125s and mini bikes.

HONDA CRF450 WORKS EDITION VS. THE STOCK HONDA CRF450

Jun 19, 2021

Should you buy a stock CRF450 and make it own own or buy the ready-made Honda Works Edition?
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THE 2021 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: ALL SEVEN BIKES IN ONE TEST

Jun 6, 2021

Breaking down the fastest 250 four-strokes — everything you need know, most of it applicable to your actual riding
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! 2021 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Jun 6, 2021

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…
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THE REAL DEAL! 2021 MOTOCROSS ACTION 250 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

May 10, 2021

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
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THE REAL DEAL! 2021 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

May 3, 2021

It's finally here! MXA's seven bike, 450 shootout video
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2021 MXA SHOOTOUT: HONDA CRF450 VS. HUSQVARNA FC450

Mar 23, 2021

These are two totally different bikes. They share almost nothing in terms of design, focus or intent, but one is very good and the other is a little irritating
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MXA HEAD-TO-HEAD SHOOTOUT VIDEO: 2021 HONDA CRF450 VS. HUSKY FC450

Jan 13, 2021

Which one should you buy? We break down the details and give you our opinion on the bikes in this MXA Head-to-Head Shootout video
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2021 MXA SHOOTOUT: YAMAHA YZ450F VS. KAWASAKI KX450

Dec 29, 2020

Polar opposites on the track, these two relatively unchanged 2021 models, trade pluses and minus—and your intended use makes a difference
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2021 YAMAHA YZ450F VS. 2021 KAWASAKI KX450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

Dec 19, 2020

Which bike is better for you? We break apart the details in our latest MXA video
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125 TWO-STROKE PROJECT BIKE SHOOTOUT VIDEO: KTM VS. YAMAHA. VS. HUSQVARNA

Jun 20, 2020

Watch as MXA test riders battle on Pro Circuit, R&D Racing and Twisted Development 125 project builds
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MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL 2020 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

May 14, 2020

One last chance to see what is sitting on the showroom now, while waiting for the 2021 models to arrive. You might get a good deal now!
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ON THE RECORD: 2004 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Apr 12, 2020

The MXA wrecking crew rounded up the five prime contenders and put them through their paces. Here is what we learned about the 2004 tiddlers
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2020 MXA MIDSIZE SHOOTOUT: TWO MIDDLEWEIGHTS & ONE WELTERWEIGHT

Apr 4, 2020

Who are the middleweights? The KTM 350SXF, Husqvarna FC350 and TM 300FI-MX are midway between 250cc and 450cc
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THE REAL 2020 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Feb 11, 2020

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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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 REAL DEAL! 2020 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

Oct 29, 2019

You waited for it. It's here! Everything you need to know about the YZ450F, RM-Z450, 450SXF, KX450, FC450 & CRF450
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MXA 2020 250 FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT VIDEO

Oct 25, 2019

RM-Z250 vs. CRF250 vs. KX250 vs. 250SXF vs. FC250 vs. YZ250F. Find out who takes the cake for 2020
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MXA SHOOTOUT: THE REAL 2019 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Apr 1, 2019

The most comprehensive 2019 450 shootout — complete with all the stuff that no one else will ever tell you. This is the real deal shootout
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MXA SHOOTOUT: THE REAL 2019 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Apr 1, 2019

Japan versus Austria versus the MXA wrecking versus your wallet
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2019 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT | MOTOCROSS ACTION ORIGINAL VIDEO

Jan 10, 2019

This is Motocross Action's detailed 2019 250 Four-Stroke shootout — raw and unfiltered
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2019 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT VIDEO

Sep 10, 2018

You may not like the results, but when you race them instead of riding them for three days with factory mechanics at your beck and call—this is what you learn
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2018 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT: THE COMPLETE TEST, TEXT & TRUTH

Jul 2, 2018

More than you want to know, unless you want to know how the 2018 450s really rate
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2018 MXA 250 SHOOTOUT: WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?

Jul 2, 2018

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.
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SHORTEST SHOOTOUT IN HISTORY: BITE-SIZE 2018 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT

May 7, 2018

Remember those long shootouts that you scanned briefly before getting distracted by the dog? Well, here is the quick, easy and complete 2018 450 shootout in bite-size format
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