mxa team tested

On tracks with deep, loamy dirt, a few test riders bumped the MX34 psi up to 13 to get more bite in deeper dirt
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Footpegs are one of three essential contact points on your dirt bike, along with your grips and seat. Maintaining a secure grip on all three is of utmost importance
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This is the best and most comfortable Ohlins suspension we have ever tested—it was “glued to the track.”
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Thanks to its high-tensile strength, the D.I.D 520MX is MXA’s go-to chain for the 450cc to 500cc bikes for racing disciplines from motocross to cross-country to enduro to Baja racing.
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Modern version of the old school pantyhose or wire mesh option
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Mark Johnson was WP's Factory Red Bull suspension technician for 10 years before starting Research Engineering Performance’s (REP). He knows KTM/WP tech
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This is the sand tire that AMA Pros elect to run in the AMA 450 National when it is sandy or muddy & even sometimes when it isn't.
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The ODI Emig 2.0 V2 lock-on grip as an improvement on the original Emig grip with key differences to set it apart from the earlier Emig grip.
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Invented back in 1979 by Husqvarna rider Arlo Englund, the holeshot device is a must-have for serious racers and that includes Star Racing Yamaha, HRC Honda, MotoConcepts Honda and the MXA wrecking crew. 
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Urmosi bar mounts are for riders looking for comfort, recovery from a wrist injury or reduced hand fatigue. When you push down on the bars, they float, not just downward but rearward, forward, upward and from side to side—sounds weird, but…
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If you're as tired as we are of the T-nut plates falling out every time you remove the airbox cover, Bolt MX has the solution
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Matrix committed to making the strongest, most stable, easiest-to-use step-on stand by over-building the LS1—It is the best of the breed
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The Honda CRF450 demands that the rider keep a notebook to track every clicker setting, fork height and track condition. You can’t wing it with the CRF450.
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Thor Prime gear perfectly embodies the term “athletic fit.” If you’re slim and trim, it will make you look like Adonis. If you’re not svelte, it will expose your less-than-athletic build. The jersey sticks to your body like a Lycra…
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When you choose an under-protector, you have no right to complain if you crash and get bruised. You chose to wear the minimum—but at least you understood that it was better than wearing nothing.
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The 2023 KTM 450SXF makes close to 60 horsepower and 36.31 pound-feet of torque. So, why would you need an aftermarket pipe? That’s simple. To create power that is more manageable and easier to use
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If you have a hard time switching between tinted and clear lenses, this is your goggle. The B-60 lens snaps in and out of its frame easily and doesn’t pop out by accident like other magnetic lenses, thanks to outrigger locks on both sides…
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MXA has always praised O'Neal Hardwear gear for its dependable construction, but the Hardwear gear had room to improve in the mobility and breathability departments. For 2023, O’Neal upped the game on its Hardwear gear by adding a vented…
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Ride Engineering designed a 23.5mm offset triple clamps to help calm down the 2021–2023 CRF450s and 2022–2023 CRF250’s handling
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Radiator cap pressure can be measured in kilograms per centimeter squared (kg/cm2), pounds per square inch (psi), kilopascals (kPa) or barometric pressure (bar)
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An easy-to-use training tool to teach a rider to move forward or as a test to see where you’d want to install a more permanent seat bump
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The Alpinestars Bionic Action chest protector is available in two sizes: medium/large and extra large/double extra large. The medium/large fit most of our test riders, but it was on the big side for riders under 5-foot-9
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Fly Kinetic and vented Kinetic Mesh lines both come in a standard fit that’s more relaxed and not skintight. Our Pro test riders prefer the slim-fit gear, while our Vet test riders prefer the standard fit.
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Even though Bridgestone hasn’t been involved in sponsoring riders and race teams in America since early 2002, they are still developing high-quality tires
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FXR Racing was well-established in the snowmobile and Snowcross racing markets before expanding into motocross— it has become a powerhouse
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We never expected to see a product like this from Twin Air, but since discovering it, the Power Wipes have come in handy at the track for the MXA wrecking crew. These are grime-fighting wipes that can clean your bike, tools and hands
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The mounts are the connection between the engine and the chassis. They hold the heaviest and most powerful piece of the motorcycle in place.
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MyPitboard will display your lap time immediately after you cross the preset finish line. Plus, it will display your lap time for the entire lap up until you pass the finish again
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The latest generation of Twin Air filters are designed to be built with 25 percent fewer glued seams—which increases durability and overall air flow
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N2Dirt offers a unique suspension service guarantee that says if you’re not satisfied with your suspension re-valve the first time, they will do another re-valve for free
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