2019 Yamaha YZ250F
Overall Review
Since a massive overhaul in 2014, Yamaha's YZ250F instantly shot to the top of Shootout and opinions. Dubbed by many as a mini-450, the YZF had a power character a bit unique in the class and in an overall sense, it was FAST. Since then, it's stayed near the top with some revisions but ultimately a few bikes have come within it's reign or even taken it away. This was due to a larger feel and handling charateristics that weren't horrible, but just not as finely-tuned as the competition had become
Alpinestars Supertech S-M10 Helmet
Overall Review
As one of the most respected brands in motorcycling, and motocross in particular, Alpinestars has built its legacy on boots. Over the years its has slowly been moving up the body by offering knee, elbow, and chest protection, riding gear and, until very recently, stopping at the neck with the BNS Tech Carbon neck brace. Now Astars can truly be called a head-to-toe gear company with the all new Supertech S-M10 Helmet. If you missed it, Alpinestars announced its first motocross helmet at this year
Fasst Company Oversized Flexx Handlebars
Game changers
The Good
Took already good AER suspension and ironed out all the little bumps while improving botteming feel.

Noticeable smoother ride, less blistering, immensely better on slap downs and hacked out square edges and for off road it makes the front calmer on flat/off camber turns with lots of rocks.

I can’t tell they’re heavier while riding either.

Literally no regrets at all and I doubt I’ll race without these bars ever again.
The Bad
Cost, but if you think your suspension is already pretty good I would pass on a revalve and get these instead.

Only other challenge is if you run a ton of things mounted onto your bars. The “moto” bends don’t have as much bar room as stock if you are going to mount GPS, etc, but it hasn’t been an issue for me.
Overall Review
One of the best purchases I’ve made for any dirt bike. Like them for MX and love them for off road.
Fasst Company Oversized Flexx Handlebars
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Renthal 1 1/8" Twinwall Handlebars
Twinwall 999
The Good
Strong good feeling bar. Looks good!
The Bad
Being amonst the lowest bend it can sometimes be a bear to get the cross bar pad on. Minor details though.
Overall Review
Im 6' tall and i prefer a lower bar height. The twinwall 999 is my bar of choice after running numerous bar heights between both pro taper or renthal.
Renthal 1 1/8" Twinwall Handlebars
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2019 Husqvarna FS 450
Overall Review
Vital MX: Building a Supermoto capable 450 can be a bit daunting, along with requiring a list of unique and expensive upgrades. Husqvarna however is trying to make things a bit easier with a model ready right off the showroom floor. For 2019, it's gained all the updates of its upgraded motocross brethren, check it out. HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES UNVEILS NEW FS 450 SUPERMOTO TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FOR UNMATCHED CLOSED-CIRCUIT SUPERMOTO PERFORMANCE Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to introduce the
Troy Lee Designs SE Air Shadow Jersey & Pant
2018 TLD SE Air
The Good
Simple design, not busy, quality, long life pant, comfortable
The Bad
No ratchet straps for waste, neck tight
Overall Review
Good quality gear from TLD. Waste on size 34 was pretty small, waste on 36 seems huge. I like the simple design, it will stay in style for years and its made well enough that I expect it to last years without ripping or tearing. Gloves are extremely comfortable and have velcro on top not on bottom.
Troy Lee Designs SE Air Shadow Jersey & Pant
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2019 Alta Motors Redshift EXR
Overall Review
On the heels of their MXR announcement and intro just a few months ago, Alta Motors has taken the same upgraded battery pack and controller units to add to their EX line, creating the EXR. The 2019 RedShift EXR is Alta's do anything machine, as it's their competitor for the dual sport/enduro market. Street legal in any state, the EXR is meant to be ridden in the dirt, on the street, and anywhere in between. We spent three days up at their office in the San Francisco bay area, and north in Nevada
2019 Yamaha YZ85
Overall Review
While many glanced over Yamaha's 2019 YZ85 due to the continued looks from prior models, the bike can almost be classified as all-new because of the massive amount of changes that lies below that exterior. We chatted with Yamaha's Mike Ulrich to learn about the large list of changes aboard the '19 YZ, ahead of our eventual test of the bike. Video: Tech Brief on the 2019 Yamaha YZ85
2019 Yamaha YZ450F
Overall Review
Yamaha's 2018 YZ450F was a big overhaul for the brand. With the usual updates such as a new chassis and bodywork but taken a bit further. In the case of the bodywork, there was a big redesign up front to thin up the bike and attempt to reach the same feel as their competition. With a new airbox design, relocated radiators and mounting angles, along with a fuel tank change...they were able to rotate the shrouds inwards and this was one of the largest changes a brand has ever made just with
2019 Kawasaki KX450
Overall Review
While we test a lot of "new" bikes every year, there are some that really fit the description of all-new well. This year, that label belongs to Kawasaki and the 2019 KX450. The list of parts that didn't change is much shorter than what actually changed as the bike got the biggest overhaul of its existence as it heads into the fifth generation platform. There's so much to talk about with this bike and there's a few ways we're going to give it to you. First off, check out the video below for our