2016 Honda CRF250R
Overall Review
For 2016, Honda made a host of changes to their CRF250R. Most notably a wide range of engine and other performance related changes, along with suspension changes to continue the performance gains with Showa's SFF TAC fork. Check out our thoughts to find out how useful Honda's changes were for the new model.
Rocket Exhaust - 2015 Yamaha YZ450F
Overall Review
Ever since the 2015 Vital MX 450 Shootout back in January, I've had the 2015 YZ450F in my garage. Out of the box, the overall package makes it very competitive, with the stock powerplant being the biggest standout. Still, I was curious to see what could be done with a simple mod, and decided to try out a system from Rocket Exhaust. Rocket Exhaust Features: Constructed from 6061 aluminum and 304 stainless steel. All models come equipped with carbon fiber end caps. Optional carbon fiber exhaust
Rocket Exhaust - 2015 Yamaha YZ450F
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2016 Suzuki RM-Z450
Overall Review
Suzuki's RM-Z450 has become the veteran of the 450 class due to its year-after-years of updates and revisions to the base design. 2016 continues this path and offers up a bike that has been refined even more. Check out our thoughts on the 2016 Suzuki RM-Z450.
2016 Kawasaki KX450F
Overall Review
First Ride: 2016 Kawasaki KX450F - More Motocross Videos Once we received our 2016 Kawasaki KX450F after returning from the intro at High Point, we decided to expand our feedback on the new green steed by meeting up with Vince Friese out at Pala Raceway. Click play to hear Vince's thoughts after spending the day ripping corners and throwing the new bike around.
2013 Honda CRF250R
Rider friendly
The Good
This bike steers really, really good. It's one of the best steering bikes i've ridden.

Bottom end it has alot of power and it comes out of the corners perfect.

With 2 full seasons of riding, we never have to change one mechanical thing except for the clutch.
The Bad
It feels slow compared to other bikes and taking people over on straightaways is not going to happen easily.

The subframe is a complete mess which kept on snapping in half.

Also the stock exhaust pipe fell apart.

The first clutch plate also broke all the time which means you have to replace your clutch plate after a few races.
Overall Review
The bike is easy to ride and the motor is perfect. I didn't have one mechanical issue besides the clutch. The clutch, subframe and stock exhaust are weak points.
2013 Honda CRF250R
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2013 KTM 250 SX
Rocket fast
The Good
The bike already has alot of power coming out of the crate. Once you dialed in the suspension it really feels comfortable. U can play around with your sprocket settings for different type of tracks to get the best setup.
The Bad
It can be a handful when coming out of corners and shifting with the clutch is a must.
Overall Review
This bike feels easy to handle and you can put it anywhere you want as it feels light and user friendly. I ride mostly sand tracks and use 25 hours on piston. The piston is not damaged at all but we like to change it before it will be damaged. The clutch was also changed after 100 hours. Overall it's a really fun bike to ride with.
2013 KTM 250 SX
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P3 Composites Carbon Fiber Skid Plate
Overall Review
When KTM released the 2015 Factory Edition bikes this spring, there were very few OEM parts available, let alone aftermarket parts. At that moment, P3 Composites grabbed the bull by the horns and made the first skid plate to fit the Factory Edition available to the public. Being one of the lucky few that had pulled the trigger on the 250SX-F FE, I wanted to protect my investment with something that matched the factory-caliber of my new ride. Thus, I ordered one of P3's carbon skidplates as soon
P3 Composites Carbon Fiber Skid Plate
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