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2004 KAWASAKI PHOTOS AND SPECS

2004 KAWASAKI KX125 Kawasaki engineers succeeded in boosting overall power of the 2004 KX125 and revised the chassis for even sharper handling characteristics. *The combustion chamber of the liquid-cooled, 124cc, two-stroke single-cylinder…
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2004 SUZUKI PHOTOS

2004 RM-Z250 The engine was designed by Suzuki, but the full package is being produced by Kawasaki. The compact 249cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled engine features a four-valve head (the valves are titanium). The cylinder is plated aluminum…
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2004 CRF450R: IT’S NEWER THAN YOU THINK–MAY 13

The 2004 CRF450R has more changes than you might expect. Here are the key new features and some top-secret photos for you to check out: (Scroll Down For More Photos) NEW FOR 2004 1). New lighter piston is reshaped for increased compression,…
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HONDA ANNOUNCES THE CRF250R TO THE WORLD

In a startling turn of events Honda has not only revealed the existence of their highly anticipated CRF250R, they have shown photos of it to anyone with an internet connection. It was originally thought that Honda would debut the bike at…
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WRENCH TECH: HONDA CRF450 TRANSMISSION UPDATE

One of the nifty features on the 2002 Honda CRF450 four-stroke is the separated oil cavities. Unlike a normal engine, the Honda has distinctly different oil compartments for top-end oil and transmission oil. This is a great idea, although…
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HOW TO GET YAMAHA SECRET YZ125 NEEDLE

The MXA test crew has used a special needle in its 2002 YZ125. The original MXA needle was a works part that was hand made. During testing, the works needle performed better than the stock YZ125 needle. Unfortunately, the hand-made needle…
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2002 HONDA CR125

Honda released pics and specs on their 2002 CRs. Here is all the info you need to know! (click on photo) CR125: The new list: 1. New third generation twin spar aluminum frame and swingarm. (1.1 lb lighter than last years frame) 2.…
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2002 HONDA CR450F–APRIL 30

CRF450: 1. New third generation twin spar aluminum frame. (1.1 lb lighter than last years frame) 2. Redesigned rear brake system with integrated reservoir and master cylinder. 3. New Unicam valve train. 4. Pin-rotation type auto…
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2002 HONDA CR250

(click on photo) CR250: 1. New third generation twin spar aluminum frame and swingarm. (1.1 lb lighter than last years frame) 2. Redesigned rear brake system with integrated reservoir and master cylinder. 3. All-new case-reed engine. 4.…
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YAMAHA DEBUTS THE YZ250F

Amidst all the hype surrounding the first outing of Honda's RC450, Yamaha also debuted a new bike at the October 22nd race in Japan. That's right, at the same mud race where Tortelli showed the world the RC450, Ernesto Fonseca proved to the…
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SEE IT NOW! HONDA’S NEW FOUR-STROKE

Honda is a strange company. Less than a month ago they refused to tell or show their dealers any details on the CR450 four-stroke at the annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas. Now, they bring the bike out in public at this week's Japanese race…
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YAMAHA’S ALL-NEW 250 FOUR-STROKE

Believe it or not, Yamaha will race a four-stroke in the 125 class next year. No, not a 125cc four-stroke---a 250cc four-stroke. Under current AMA rules the 125 class is limited to 0-to-125cc two-strokes and 0-to-250cc four-strokes. The…
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2001 HONDA CR125 & CR250

Want to know what's different on the 2001 CR125 compared to the CR250 other than a smaller motor? HERE'S WHAT'S NEW ON THE 2001 CR250 1. New cylinder port shapes and timing specs provide a smoother and stronger power delivery, and produce…
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2001 SUZUKI RM125!

Want to know what next year's RM's will look like (about six months before they release them)? Look no further. The 2001 RM's will feature a totally new gas tank, new radiator wings, side panels, fender and front number plate. Insiders…
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MXA’S SECRET JETTING SPECS, 2003 And Back

We can't tell you how to jet your bike. It's a big world out there (and we don't know you all that well). However, we can tell you what jetting we run in the MXA test fleet. Take into account that we race in a Mediterranean climate, near…
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THE 20-INCH TIRE REVOLUTION

Why are so many of the factory riders testing 20-inch front tires? Are they guinea pigs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the new tire size? Is the 20-inch actually smaller than a 21-inch tire? Are consumers going to have to dig…
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