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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: RYAN VILLOPOTO DOMINATES THE 2007 MXDN AT BUDDS CREEK ON A 250

Jul 5, 2024

“Everyone is going to be scared to death of Ryan, and they should be, because he has that something special.” –Ricky Carmichael
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MXA RETRO TEST: CLASSIC TEST OF THE LAST HONDA CR125 TWO-STROKE

Jun 16, 2023

The glorious era of Honda’s two-strokes, which started in 1973, will end in 2007. That makes this more of an obituary than a bike test, but test we must
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE GRANT LANGSTON’S 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP YAMAHA YZ450F

Oct 6, 2022

Grant Langston’s 2007 Yamaha YZ450F was the easiest to ride AMA National bike we have ever tried
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE TOMMY HAHN’S 2007 FACTORY HONDA CRF250

Sep 22, 2022

Short of making it happen at gunpoint, the easiest way to get your hands on a works bike is to be Daytona winner or an MXA test rider
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RYAN VILLOPOTO’S TITLE-WINNING 2007 PRO CIRCUIT KX250F

Jun 6, 2022

80 percent of Ryan Villopoto’s 2007 bike was made, modified or reconfigured in the Pro Circuit race shop. Not even the frame was left alone
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MXA RETRO TEST: THE 2007 SUZUKI RM125 TWO-STROKE

Aug 8, 2021

It is easy to look at the 2007 Suzuki RM125 and see a throwback to an ancient era with the steel frame, revvy powerband and unchanged exterior
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE MIKE ALESSI’S 2007 KTM 450SXF

Apr 23, 2021

In his career, Mike has won races, been a serious championships threat and been mired in turmoil — think back to the 2005 Glen Helen National and the infamous “Believe the Hype” T-shirts
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RYAN VILLOPOTO’S MXDN-WINNING PRO CIRCUIT 2007 KX250F

Jan 28, 2021

If you were blindfolded while on Ryan’s KX250F, you’d swear you were on a KX450F—There is no lightweight buzz coming out of the Pro Circuit exhaust, it rumbles
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MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE TIM FERRY’S MXDN CHAMPIONSHIP KAWASAKI KX450F

Sep 23, 2020

If you thought that riding Tim Ferry’s 2007 KX450F would be identical to riding James Stewart’s KX450F, think again.
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KTM 450SXF BUYER’S GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM 2007 TO 2020

May 24, 2020

A Kompendium of Knowledge about the last 13 years of KTM 450SXF Know-how
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ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2007 YAMAHA YZ125

Nov 1, 2018

In 2007 the YZ125 earned the 125cc Bike of the Year award ten times in 11 years (losing only once to the KTM 125)
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MXA BIKES OF THE YEAR (1980-2021)–125cc TWO-STROKES

Mar 6, 2018

These are the best 125 two-stokes from the glory days of 1980 to present day. Does your smoker take the crown?
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MXA TEAM TESTED: FMF YAMAHA YZ125 PIPE AND SILENCERS

Jan 3, 2017

Two for one, but a dollar factor
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MXA SMOKE FILES: 10 STEPS TO A RACE-READY 2007 SUZUKI RM125

Nov 30, 2016

Don't try this with a ten-year-old four-stroke
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YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE JETTING (1999 TO 2014)

Apr 14, 2014

Be the brass master general
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HOW TO BUILD AN INEXPENSIVE TWO-STROKE THAT JUNIOR CAN RACE IN THREE CLASSES

Dec 25, 2013

At first glance, this machine might make you think that Honda is bringing back two-strokes for 2014, but that isn?t the case. Just looking at this bike, you would never guess that it is a seven-year-old Honda CR85 Expert. Or, that it was…
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WE BUILD AN L.A. SLEEVE YAMAHA YZ270:

Jul 7, 2010

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…
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MXA PRODUCT TEST: DIRT TRICKS KTM CAM CHAIN TENSIONER:

Jan 1, 2010

WHAT IS IT? Dirt Tricks? automatic KTM cam chain tensioner uses oil pressure, combined with a mechanical ratchet system, to maintain constant pressure on the timing chain (and avoids the possibility of the cam tensioner collapsing during…
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THE BEST USED BIKES! WHICH 450’s TO KEEP FOR ANOTHER SEASON? Which Used Bikes To Save And…

May 30, 2009

CAN MY OLD 450 MAKE IT ANOTHER SEASON OR TWO? THE MONEY YOU SAVE CAN FINANCE YOUR RACING CAREER Let’s take it for granted that your trusty, but rusty, old bike isn’t leaking fluid out of the shock, making clunking…
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ASK THE MXPERTS: What Is The Best 2007 RM250 Jetting?

Dec 21, 2008

LOOKING FOR THE BEST 2007 SUZUKI RM250 BRASS Dear MXA, Can you tell me your corrected jetting specs for the 2007 RM250 two-stroke? After years of horrible RM250 jetting, Suzuki did a fairly good job…
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR 2007 YAMAHA YZ450F TURN WE TEST EVERY FORK OFFSET KNOWN TO MAN

Mar 14, 2008

Most modern motocross bikes don't need a different offset. They need tender loving care, careful fork adjustment, perfectly matched race sag and the best front tire possible. That said, the MXA wrecking crew has struggled with the cornering…
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DRD: New CRF Radiator Lowering Kits

Apr 30, 2007

Norco , CA. (May 29, 2007) Dubach Racing Development (DRD), is proud to announce immediate availability for the new CRF Radiator Lowering Kits. DRD delivers a factory-level modification that improves handling, is simple to…
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MXA’S 2007 KAWASAKI KX250 RACE TEST

Oct 26, 2006

It is entirely possible that the 2007 Kawasaki KX250 is living on borrowed time. Last year, with little or no warning, Kawasaki dropped the KX125 from its lineup. The fact that the KX250 survived into 2007, albeit unchanged, is a testament…
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MXA BIKE TEST: 2007 YZ250

Oct 25, 2006

The truth about 250cc two-strokes is that they are wonderful pieces of racing machinerytechnically advanced, lightweight, blazing fast, cheap to maintain, and capable of being worked on with backyard tools. All of that is undeniableas is…
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2007 KAWASAKI KX250F INFORMATION

Sep 26, 2006

(press release) Kawasaki's all-new four-stroke KX?250F rose to the top to become one of last years best motocross bikes. For 2007, Kawasaki improves the championship winning KX250F with a host of engine and chassis modifications designed to…
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2007 YAMAHAS

Jun 26, 2006

YZ450F New for 2007: Replacing the upper cast triple clamp with a light and strong forging, slightly reducing steering head rigidity, and the use of lighter outer fork tubes; lighter wheel rims and light wave-type brake rotors add up to…
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2007 SUZUKIS

Jun 24, 2006

RM 125 2007 RM125 Get ready for a shot of mid-range designed to help you blast past the competition. The RM125 has a wider powerband and more controllable power delivery than ever. Couple that smooth, strong power and refined…
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NEW BIKES: 2007 KAWASAKIS

Jun 24, 2006

KX250F Kawasaki's all-new four-stroke KX250F rose to the top to become one of last years best motocross bikes. For 2007, Kawasaki improves the championship-winning KX250F with a host of engine and chassis modifications designed to…
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2007 HONDA CRF450R

Jun 6, 2006

New for 2007 New larger 41mm Keihin FCR carburetor. New smaller exhaust valve for improved flow and smoother power delivery. Engine decompression system is lighter and more compact. New link-type front brake master cylinder improves front…
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2007 HONDA CRF250R

Jun 6, 2006

New for 2007 New camshaft and cylinder-head porting improve power output above 8000 rpm. New intake valve springs match new camshaft. New crankcase venting for improved engine power. New exhaust header works in conjunction with new…
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