Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2011 YAMAHA YZ250 BETTER THAN THE 2010 YZ250? A: No. Although the 2011 YZ250 did get a few changes over the previous year, most of those changes were made to make it possible for Yamaha to sell the same bike in… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2011 YAMAHA YZ125 BETTER THAN THE 2010 YZ125? A: No. Q: HOW OLD IS THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE 2011 YZ125, AND IS IT OUTDATED? A: It's old, but the amazing technology is far from outdated. Yamaha was the first… Read More...
2011 TM MX300-2T Cross: TM doesn?t just buy parts from outside suppliers. They try to build as much of the MX300 as possible at their factory. Q: WHO BROUGHT TM MOTORCYCLES TO AMERICA? A: Way back in 1994, Pete Vetrano was at the Trask… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2011 KTM 150SX BETTER THAN THE 2010 KTM 150SX? A: Yes. KTM continues to refine its two-strokes, in spite of what the other manufacturers do. The traditional KTM practice of including the 150SX in all the common… Read More...
Husqvarna was once a major player in American motocross. They won National Championships, sold thousands of bike a year and were a powerhouse in every aspect of offroad racing. They want to get back to where they once were. In real estate,… Read More...
This is the 2010 KTM 150SX the way the MXA test crew raced it. As a rule, we don?t go for exotic or expensive mods, but if push comes to shove, we will seek competent help (no matter how much it costs). Use MXA 's mods as a guide. … Read More...
This is the 2010 KTM 250SX the way the MXA test crew raced it. As a rule, we don?t go for exotic or expensive mods, but if push comes to shove, we will seek competent help (no matter how much it costs). Use MXA's mods as a guide.… Read More...
2011 KTM 1250SX. Both the KTM 150SX and Yamaha YZ125 originated from the classic two-stroke gene pool, but thanks to gene splicing, borrowed technology and constant revisions, both machines have evolved into the fulfillment of the… Read More...
KTM takes two-strokes seriously and it is showing in their sales charts?KTM sells more two-strokes that some Japanese brands sell of all of their motocross bikes. So you can't fault the Austrians for investing more money into the 2012 KTM… Read More...
Husqvarna CR150. The Husqvarna CR150 will have Marzochhi forks and Sachs rear suspension. Husqvarna has plans to bring an all-new 2011 CR150 two-stroke into the USA later this year. The reed valve and power valve-equipped engine will be… Read More...
The two-stroke versus four-stroke question comes up at regular intervals'so, we are rerunning our shootout to add clarity to the arguments. Let's cut through the effluvia! Rules changes made the four-stroke what it is… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE NEWEST YZ125 BETTER THAN THE PREVIOUS YZ125? A: No. It is the product of Xerox engineering. Q: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHANGES THAT YAMAHA MADE TO THE LATEST YZ125? A: There are none. The graphics on the gas tank… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2010 YAMAHA YZ250 BETTER THAN THE 2009 YZ250? A: No. It is identical to last year's model. Well, not identical, because there were two changes from 2009 to 2010: (1) The right-side gas tank… Read More...
Valuable lessons: It is a shame that most young riders will never experience the joy of racing a full-size two-stroke. The KTM 150SX teaches throttle control, energy management and how to race while giggling in joy. Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST,… Read More...
Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2010 KTM 250SX BETTER THAN THE 2009 KTM 250SX? A: Yes. KTM has a reputation for making constant upgrades to their bikes. The 2010 KTM 250SX does not obsolete the 2009 model, but it is incrementally better.… Read More...
If you own a 2006 to 2010 Yamaha YZ250, consider yourself lucky. You have one of the best motocross bikes ever made. It weighs less than a comparable four-stroke, costs less to repair and produces more horsepower per cc. And most… Read More...
Yamaha has not officially released photo of the 2011 Yamaha motocross bikes, but MXA 's buddies in England were kind enough to send us the photos that they received from the European distributor. Don't get us wrong, these are not official… Read More...
Husqvarna is back on the map in America. They have a super-powerful offroad team, led by stars like Ty Davis, Glenn Kearney, Nick Burson and Bobby Garrison, and a full line of offroad machines. So, when the MXA wrecking crew went looking… Read More...
From Husqvarna: Husqvarna has a banner crop of bikes set for the 2011 model year. Beginning with the launch of the amazing 2011 TE630 and SMS630 models earlier this spring, Husqvarna has come out swinging again with the all-new 2011 WR150.… Read More...
The 2011 KTM 350SXF will soak up the media limelight for the next model year. Mike Alessi will race the hybrid in the AMA 450 Nationals, starting this weekend at Hangtown. The new SX generation contains the concentrated… Read More...
Dear MXA, Can you get the rear suspension settings for a 2001 Honda CR125? I need a good starting point. For hardcore racing we recommended this shock set-up: Spring rate: 4.6… Read More...
WHAT IS IT? Race Tech's Telescopic Compression Needle is a performance modification for WP's PDS shock (which comes stock on all KTMs). It is designed to provide a more progressive compression stroke. WHAT'S IT COST? $119.99 (needle),… Read More...
By Chuck Sun From my personal motocross experience, big-bore 500cc two-strokes trigger deep emotions. First of all, a 500 championship was what all aspiring riders strove to achieve during my teenage years. And the 500 Nationals were the… Read More...
Imagine, for a minute, the perfect motocross bike. Let your mind wander to unfathomable, unrealistic ideas. Draw up a sketch of the machine on paper, and don?t forget the vivid details. Odds are you would want to construct a… Read More...
The all-new TC250 has the smallest and lightest four-stroke engine made. The same can be said for the side panels. FIRST LOOK! 2010 HUSQVARNA BIKES: Holy Cow! Kayaba Fork s Less weight, increased reliability, improved performance and… Read More...
You might consider this a test of rare, exotic and unusual machinery. Don?t let the fact that these are production bikes fool you into thinking that they aren?t extremely unique. They are. In a world where two-strokes are now… Read More...
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