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And, as it works out, the MXA test is one of only a tiny handful of in depth 2025 Suzuki RM-Z450 tests
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The Triumph TF450-RC will hit the ground running because it shares the same frame and running gear as the Triumph TF250
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MXA'S Daryl Ecklund didn't just ride Febvre's Grand Prix YZ450FM, he got to ride it all by himself on the Maggiora track in Italy
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The Ride Engineering 20.5mm-offset triple clamps were heaven-sent for the Beta 450RX. The stock offset is 22mm, but by bringing the offset to 20.5mm, the wheelbase is slightly shorter and the trail is reduced.
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We race-test bikes because that’s when the pros and cons of a motorcycle stand out the most. No matter how hard you try in practice, it’ll never replicate the intensity that comes out on race day
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The new 2025 YZ450F retails for $9999, which is exactly what the YZ costs in 2024. Honda also kept the same MSRP for its all-new CRF450, albeit at $9699
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MXA wrecking crew test impression—an uplifting dose of the truth
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The marketing plan was simple—buyers could get 90 percent of a KTM 450SXF for $800 less
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CRF450 vs. YZ450F vs. KX450F vs. 450SXF vs. FC450 vs. RM-Z450
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It makes 58.01 horsepower, which is a respectable number, but no where near the class leading class-leading 60.1 horsepower of the Husqvarna FC450. The problem wasn’t the actual horsepower number but the fact that the bike felt slow and…
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How can it be the best Honda CRF450 in 17 years, but not the best 450 of 2025? Read on!
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Surprise it was a marvelously smooth Glen Helen track—we don't get many of these days
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Believe it or not, the 2025 Husqvarna FC450 is the only 450 to crack the 60 horsepower barrier—yet it's still a pleasant powerband from low to mid.
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There were so many frame changes for 2025 that the whole nature of the 450SXF chassis changed from ultra-stiff to forgiving
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The 2014 Honda CRF450 Is slow. We can't dance around the elephant in the room. It doesn't make much horsepower, and it signs off very early. One caveat: don't try to rev it out. It is most competitive when kept below 8500 rpm.
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Ten year ago the MXA wrecking crew was the first to put the magical 2008 Honda CRF450 up against the newest high-tech Honda CRF450 of the time
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It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. Plus, it answered a lot of questions that people asked. I's race the first AMA 450 National on a 350 and the second one on a 450. The problem is that the solution isn't applicable to the AMA…
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Lots of power, large fuel tank, wide ratio transmission, hand guards, skid plate, O-ring chain and mounting points for the GYTR fan kit
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What's new? Updated rear linkage, new fork and shock settings, a lighter spring rate on rear shock and new delta-shaped piston shims in the fork and revised engine mounts
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Back in 2014 the Kawasaki KX450F was a BNG bike that didn't even get BNG, but the KX450F engine was a thing of beauty. It iswas smooth down low, rolled on with authority and was the best all-around race engine of 2014.
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If you can feel the issues with the 2024-'25 Kawasaki KX450, here are a few clues and tips to make the most your issues go away
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As proven by the Husqvarna acquisition, the best economy-of-scale decision was to take the frames, engines, suspension, hubs, swingarm, throttle bodies, electronics and subframes from KTM, and wrap them in red plastic.
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The Italians answered the call! Significant updates were made for 2025, addressing our complaints
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