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2020 Husqvarna FC 450

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On the surface, the changes to the 2020 Husqvarna FC 450 are pretty minimal. Husky launched the 2018 FC 450 Rockstar Edition with an all-new chassis, engine design and bodywork. These changes were also seen on the stock 2019 FC 450 and this is the current generation of chassis/engine/bodywork that we are looking at here on the 2020 model. If you just read the PR from Husky, they don’t really mention any changes but at the press intro, we talked with Andy Jefferson, Media Manager for Husqvarna

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2020 Husqvarna FC 450

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Klinger

6/20/2019 9:17am

FMF Racing Factory 4.1 RCT Titanium Full System - 2019 KX250

The Good

Increased power across the board, increased throttle response

The Bad

Doesn't really boost any part of the power more than any other and doesn't add any overrev.

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For this test of the FMF 4.1 system on our 2019 Kawasaki KX250, we tapped into one of our testers, former supercross racer Steve Boniface. He's been riding our KX250 and will be turning it into a project bike, but in the meantime we asked him to give us feed back on some of the individual parts, such as this full exhaust system. Features Available in Blue Anodized Titanium Muffler with Carbon End Cap Power gains throughout the RPM range. Weight savings FMF uses the highest quality proprietary

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FMF Racing Factory 4.1 RCT Titanium Full System - 2019 KX250

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6/13/2019 10:58am

Leatt Velocity 6.5 Goggles

The Good

Extra thick, injection molded lenses that are bullet, and fog proof.

The Bad

There is a lot of lens material to look through, so not as crisp as fancy HD lenses.

Overall Review

Starting with their innovative, moto-specific neck brace, Leatt has been consistently building their catalog of protective gear for dirt bike riders. Knee, elbow, chest, hand, leg, head… and now eyes. The Velocity 6.5 is Leatt’s first goggle and it follows the current trend of having rigid, injection-molded lenses, as well as a few other stand-out features. Leatt Goggle Velocity 6.5 Features Bulletproof and impact tested to: ANSI Z87.1-2015 Military Ballistic Impact Standard (MIL-DTL-43511D)

Leatt Velocity 6.5 Goggles

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6/3/2019 5:42pm

Ride Engineering Billet Clamp Set 22mm Offset

The Good

Added comfort and predictability to the front end.

The Bad

Is just one piece of the puzzle to help the RM-Z250 ride feel.

Overall Review

As testers across the board have said, the 2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 has a rigid chassis and unforgiving stock suspension. What some testers don’t agree with is if they can deal with this or not. As the one tester that put down the fastest lap times on the yellow bike in our 250F shootout, I like the bike overall and it really works well when a track is groomed and smooth… But what bike doesn’t? When the track gets rough, the stock KYB fork starts to display an ugly set of traits - harshness

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5/4/2019 11:10am

Leatt Knee Brace Z-Frame

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For serious motocross riders, not wearing knee braces is pretty much taboo. But truth be told, there are pros and cons to knee braces, and casual riders could argue that the price and complexity of high-end knee braces would steer them towards being knee-guard only riders. Personally, I’ve had minor knee injuries wearing both knee pads and knee braces, so I’m not totally dedicated to one or the other. I like the feel, comfort, and freedom of movement I get from pads, yet I do have that back-of

Leatt Knee Brace Z-Frame

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3/28/2019 3:46pm

Nuetech Nitromousse

The Good

No flats, responsive feel, not that horrible to install

The Bad

Not that easy to install, slowly feels softer over time, heavier than tubes

Overall Review

Inner tubes are the standard means of tire inflation and pretty much have been since the dawn of time. But then, professional motocross teams and off-road teams (that had special access and could afford them) started running these things called mousses (which is just “foam” in French). Now mousses are available for everyone and there are a few brands that offer them. The benefit is clear - the possibility of a flat is gone, but the downsides are a little more subtle. More weight, much harder to

Nuetech Nitromousse

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3/21/2019 3:14pm

Thor Radial Boots

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As with most protective gear, top-level riders wear the top level motocross gear, helmets, boots, etc., which makes sense. But the moto world isn’t just for top level riders. Every age group, experience level, and, maybe most importantly, budget needs products available to them. With that in mind, Thor has released the Radial Boot that comes in at $249.95 placing it pretty much in the middle of the motocross boot market. If you love or hate the boots you have right now, leave a review in our

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Thor Radial Boots

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3/15/2019 4:26pm

Fly Racing Formula Carbon Helmet

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It’s not uncommon for a motocross gear company to make a lot of different products, but most of the time, gear companies focus on their jersey-pant-glove combos, and the helmets, boots, goggles, and/or bags they also make get less attention. While Fly’s other helmets are by no means slouches (the F2 is one of our favorite mid-priced helmets), throughout the years Fly has first and foremost been a gear company. But with the introduction of the Fly Formula Carbon Helmet, we might have to rethink

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Fly Racing Formula Carbon Helmet

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2/28/2019 7:05pm

2019 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition

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This is the second year for Husqvarna to release a one-off premium version of its flagship motocross machine, the FC 450. In 2018, the first Rockstar Edition Husqvarna saw major changes from the standard 2018 FC 450, with an all-new frame and mostly-new engine, and some extra bits thrown in for good measure. This year, the 2019 FC 450 Rockstar Edition builds on that same new generation frame and engine with some small changes across the bike. FC 450 Rockstar Edition Highlights Compact SOHC

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2019 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition

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2/19/2019 6:01pm

2019 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition

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There was a lot going on with the 2018 KTM Factory Edition so no one would question KTM if they just phoned-in the 2019 version, but they didn’t. While the updates aren’t as monumental as an all-frame and mostly-new motor like last year’s, there are some very noticeable changes that address a few of the issues we’ve had with the 2018 FE and 2019 standard model 450 SX-F. KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition HIGHLIGHTS: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing graphics New CP box-in-box piston & new PANKL conrod New

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2019 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition

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Klinger

2/13/2019 2:00pm