Arrow Exhaust Race-Tech SS/AL Full System
The Good
Cool factor, looks better than stock, quality craftsmanship.
The Bad
Heavier than stock system, not a huge difference in power.
Overall Review
Weight: Stock Header/Stock Silencer: 9.41 lbs Stainless Header/Aluminum Silencer: 10.33 lbs Titanium Header/Titanium Silencer: N/A Who are they? Since 1985 Arrow has been crafting exhaust systems that have seen competition in all forms of racing at the highest level such as; MXGP, Dakar, World Grand Prix, World Superbike, and MotoGP. Having amassed over 40 World Titles across multiple racing disciplines, and countless race victories, its safe to say, Arrow knows how to build exhausts. What it is
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2022 Yamaha YZ250
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The 2022 Yamaha YZ 250 two-stroke is finally back with long-awaited upgrades. We met with the Yamaha crew for our first initial ride on the improved two-stroke at State Fair MX. With significant updates for 2022, the YZ250 is equipped with similar upgrades from the "F" lineup including improved rider ergonomics, narrow fuel tank, flatter seat, enhanced braking system, updated suspension settings, and new premium graphics. Click play to see what else has changed on the 2022 YZ250 two-stroke as
2022 Honda CRF450R
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The 2022 Honda CRF450R is finally here and we had the chance to test the updated machine at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park. The 2021 CRF450R model hit the production floor with a completely new design including a new frame, updated suspension, updated motor characteristics, hydraulic clutch, and a new look overall. However, it was quite noticeable that both the suspension settings and ECU mapping were far from perfect in 2021. New for 2022, Honda came to the table with updated mapping and
EKS Brand Lucid Goggle
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Tested: EKS Brand Lucid Goggle
The Good
Protection, field of view, ease of use, looks
The Bad
Red fleece is a tiny bit distracting
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Brad Resnick EKS Brand made the leap into the rigid-lens goggle category with its latest goggle, the Lucid. It has a unique but super easy-to-use lens retention system and swapping lenses is a hassle-free operation. The field of view is very large while the goggle isn’t so large that it has helmet fitment issues. The multi-layer foam does a good job of sweat absorption and the wide strap with outriggers holds the goggle firmly against your face. One of my favorite things about the Lucid goggle
EKS Brand Lucid Goggle
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Scott USA Prospect Sand/Dust Light Sensitive Goggle
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Tested: Scott Prospect LS Goggle
The Good
One goggle for all light conditions, can ride as the sun sets or rises without swapping goggles.
The Bad
Doesn't get super dark, the Prospect is still a pretty big goggle that might not fit perfectly with smaller faces.
Overall Review
Released a few years back, the Prospect goggle from Scott is their premier, top-of-the-range goggle. When it was launched, the main changes to the goggle was that it had a much wider field of view and had a four-pen lens locking system that kept the lens in the frame of the goggle no matter how hard it was hit. Now we are looking at the LS (light sensitive) Prospect with a photochromic lens that changes tint with how much UV light hits it, just like Transition lens eyeglasses. Scott Prospect LS
Lainer Suspension Epica Works Fork and Impact18 Shock
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There are a lot of motocross suspension tuners out there, but few shops offer their own A-Kit fork and shock built nearly from scratch. If you want a basic revalve or spring change, Lainer Suspension can definitely handle it, but that's not what we are testing on this 2021 GASGAS MC 250F. Instead of tuning the suspension Walther Lolli, Co-Founder of Lainer Suspension created his own. Building off the Epica Fork Cartridge Kit (that can be purchased on its own) Lainer uses KYB inner and outer fork
Yoshimura RS-12 Stainless Full Exhaust With Aluminum Muffler
The Good
Huge difference over stock, mostly on the bottom end, but still pulls great on top. Doesn't feel like it needs to be remapped to get the most performance out of it.
The Bad
Still expensive even for a stainless system. Have to build the hardware.
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As we all know, the 2021 GASGAS models are slightly changed KTM/Husqarnas at slightly cheaper prices. Yet one of the very few differences between the three models is the stock exhaust systems. KTM and Husky’s 250Fs off the showroom floor have an in-house designed exhaust system that has a resonator dubbed the Flow Design Header, which is the bulbous part of the header pipe that looks sort of like an FMF Mega Bomb or a very small two-stroke pipe. In an effort to keep costs down on the GASGAS
2021 Honda CRF450RX
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Looking at the Honda line-up of 2021 bikes, the focus was on the new-from-the-ground up Honda CRF450R, and rightfully so. It saw some of the biggest changes to any 450 motocrosser to date. But take a small step out of the "motocross only" world into the wider arena of cross country and off-road riding, and that community of riders got an all new bike as well: The 2021 Honda CRF450RX. The RX model was introduced in 2016 as a 2017 model year machine. It was the first "cross country" specific dirt
2021 Honda CRF450RWE
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We got our hands on the 2021 CRF450R Works Edition at Cahuilla Creek Raceway this week. What’s different on this year’s bike from last year? Is it worth the extra money? How much of a difference do the upgrades make? We answer all those questions and give you a riding impression on the new Honda CRF450RWE. Click play and check it out!