2010

The 2010 Husaberg FX450 was too heavy, too slow and too weird to be taken seriously by motocross racers. On the other hand, it is like no other machine on the planet—and because of that, it deserves some attention as it fades into obscurity
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The JGR Motocross team is the brainchild of Coy Gibbs, younger son of famous football coach and NASCAR race team owner Joe Gibbs
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With the word that Geico might pull out of motocross, we thought we take a look back at one of their great bikes and riders
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A Kompendium of Knowledge about the last 13 years of KTM 450SXF Know-how
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Willy Musgrave's flashback story about returning to his two-stroke roots
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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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Two for one, but a dollar factor
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2009-2012 CRF250 primer
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Be the brass master general
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WHAT IS IT? The best way to modify your four-stroke’s powerband is with different intake and exhaust camshafts. Hot Cams offers two different KX450F camshaft pairs—Stage 1 and Stage 2. They fit 2009–2014 Kawasaki KX450Fs. WHAT’S IT COST?…
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WHAT IS IT? There is nothing worse for the racer of an older model than to have the factory come out with a completely new look for the latest production bike. It was bad enough that you were racing an old bike, but now the new model makes…
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This is the 2010 Yamaha YZ250F 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.…
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MXA has provided four maps (in the tables included in this article) that we liked during our testing (and we still make changes on a daily basis for different test riders). These maps don?t come with the GYTR Power Tuner. As it comes out of…
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This is the 2010 Kawasaki KX450F 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.…
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This is the 2010 KTM 450SXF 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. Tires:…
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What's unique about this MXA project bike is that it wasn?t possible a few months ago. In the past, the MXA wrecking crew has had phenomenal success with big-bore engines?with the sole exception of the Honda CRF250. From its…
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NUMBER ONE: 2010 KTM 450SXF There is only one bike in 2010 that can claim to have the most peak horsepower, most top-end rev, best handling, strongest clutch, most powerful brakes, a no-tool airbox and an electric…
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No offense to Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Husqvarna, but in last year's 2009 450 Shootout, the Kawasaki KX450F and KTM 450SXF finished one-two . And, with a full year of R&D behind them, the MXA wrecking crew wanted to take the latest…
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This is the 2010 Honda CRF450 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.…
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This is the 2010 Yamaha YZ450F 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. Front…
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WHAT IS IT? A complete carbon fiber skid plate and case guard system in one piece. It is the exact same glide plate that James Stewart runs on his 2010 Yamaha YZ450F. For some reason, the stock skid plate and case guards on the 2010 Yamaha…
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WHAT IS IT? A completely redesigned airbox and air filter for the 2010 and 2011 YZ450F. WHAT'S IT COST? $249.95. CONTACT? www.twinair.com or (800) 749-2890. WHAT STANDS OUT? Here's a list of things that stand out with the Twin Air YZ450F…
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WHAT IS IT? An aftermarket shock linkage for the 2010-2011 Yamaha YZ450F that alters the rising rate, kicks out the head angle, lowers the seat height and helps balance the chassis. WHAT'S IT COST? $224.95. CONTACT? www.procircuit.com or…
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This is the 2010 KTM 250SXF 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. …
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WHAT IS IT? It's a complete replacement rear brake caliper for the modern CRF that does away with Honda's small caliper and brake pads. WHAT'S IT COST? $299.00. CONTACT? www.braking.com . WHAT STANDS OUT? Here's a list of things that stand…
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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. …
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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.…
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This is the 2010 Husqvarna TC250 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.…
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This is the 2010 Kawasaki KX250F 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.…
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You are forgiven if you are a Honda CRF450, Kawasaki KX450F or KTM 450SXF owner and you don?t give a twit about hopped-up Yamaha YZ450Fs. You may be thinking, ?Yamaha? I don?t own a Yamaha and don?t want to read about them.? But, you know…
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