2019 Honda CRF250RX
Overall Review
For 2019 Honda has been on a roll with launching new models. Including the CRF450RWE, CRF450X, and CRF450L, the CRF250RX is the fourth, all new model from Big Red. The “X” at the end denotes this machine as “cross country” focused motorcycle. This is everything from GNCCs to WORCS to GPs to Sprint Enduros. In Honda’s CRF line, they have kept the CRF250X, which is a green sticker trail bike with lights, and not many updates in the last few decades. The RX has been developed to bridge the gap from
2019 Honda CRF250R
Overall Review
After unveiling an all-new CRF250R in 2018, the result was acceptable but not perfect. A new engine went to a completely different power characteristic than what Honda had before and albeit it was the right step for the 250 class, it wasn't well rounded enough to capture praise. However, what did capture that praise was the newest generation chassis and suspension. With just a bit more power we were curious if the 2018 model could've done better come shootout time and for 2019 Honda went to work
2019 TM Racing MX 250 Fi KS
Overall Review
As a cycling nut, I can easily see the allure of a boutique brand. In so many forms of motorsports, things with wheels and other hobby sports...there are brands that are unique and cause you to turn your head a second time. In motocross we don't have very many of these brands but in this case, the TM MX 250 Fi fits the bill. Honestly, this test was my first time ever even throwing a leg over one of their bikes so I tried to come in with an open mind but a lot of questions were in my head on what
Moose Racing TY-ER Irons
Vital Review
Tested: Moose Racing Tire Irons
The Good
The handles give you more control and strength, the extra-large iron's curved end makes the hard part easier.
The Bad
Too big for trail pack.
Overall Review
A review of tire irons, give me a break, right? They are all the same and most us moto guys don’t even change our own tires… Or maybe we do. It depends on what thread you read in the forum. Either way, I personally change my own tires and recently I had to put some mousses in for another product test coming up soon. Rather than my old skinny trail-pack tire irons, I figured I could use as much help as I could get since putting in a mousse by hand isn’t the smartest idea out there. Moose Racing
Moose Racing TY-ER Irons
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Fly Racing FR5 Boots 2018
Vital Review
Tested: Fly FR5 Boots
The Good
Great control feel, sizing is spot on and snug like high-end boots, offers plenty of dexterity and comfort, and sole is both grippy and long lasting
The Bad
Sole rigidity is lacking, ankle support is so-so, and bio-mechanical hinge can use a little help.
Overall Review
Boots can be some the most expensive pieces of a rider’s kit and to be honest, at over $500 a pair, you should expect stellar performance from all of the premium motocross and off-road boot models. Where things get interesting is trying to find mid-priced or entry-level boots that offer a good bang for the buck. Fly Racing in the last couple years has really stepped up their program across the board and now has a mid-priced boot, the FR5. Fly Racing FR5 Features: 3D molded plastic shift panel
Fly Racing FR5 Boots 2018
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Alpinestars Fluid Pro Knee Braces
The Good
Simple and durable hinges, all-day comfort, not much heavier than Fluid Tech Carbon version.
The Bad
Not as stiff as carbon braces, bike/brace interface takes some getting used to.
Overall Review
Along with boots and helmets, the modern motocross knee brace has become a big-ticket item that we, as riders, expect a lot of performance out of. And with good reason, since knee injuries are some of the most common, devastating, and prevalent in our sport. No piece of protection can ever prevent all types of injury but knee braces certainly offer more overall protection than knee guards. There are some people out there that claim knee braces cause leg fractures that wouldn’t happen otherwise
Alpinestars Fluid Pro Knee Braces
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FXR Factory Ride Boots
Overall Review
Motocross boots are hard to make. You’d think they are fairly simple because there are a bazillions of shoe companies in the world, but performance off-road foot protection? Not so much. FXR wants to throw its hat in the moto boot world with the Factory Ride Boot. Its price is quite a bit higher than the truly entry level boots offered by other motocross gear brands, but not nearly as wallet-draining as the top-tier boots on the market. We wanted to know a little more about these boots so we
FMF Racing Factory 4.1 RCT Titanium Full System - 2019 YZ250F
The Good
Adds bottom-end power that the stock bike shifted up. Matched with aggressive map, it's awesome. Save over two pounds.
The Bad
A little tricky to get on. Need to reuse some mounting stuff from stock pipe.
Overall Review
MSRP: $1099.99 With the 2019 Yamaha YZ250F being almost all new this year, there were some engine changes that made a difference in how the little blue bike makes its power. Since the 2014 model introduction, it has been known for its incredible torque, but has been slightly looked down on for lack of top-end pulling power. For ‘19, the engineers at Yamaha took the “lack of top end” criticism to heart and made the YZ250F pull harder and longer than it ever has. But, you can’t make power
Flo Motorsports Pro 160 Levers
Vital Review
Tested: Flo Pro 160 Levers
The Good
Folding design works as promised. A little lighter clutch pull. No play or wiggle in joints.
The Bad
Brake lever changed the engagement to be more progressive than aggressive.
Overall Review
I’m sure you remember just as well as I do when companies started coming out with “unbreakable levers” some years back. Many companies eventually designed similar concepts to help negate the issue of breaking off lever tips in a tip over at the track or out in the mountains. While this concept made a lot of sense to me then, and I have ran a few of the different brands over the years, I have always seemed to switch back to an OEM perch and lever. Mainly I felt the levers had too much play or the
Flo Motorsports Pro 160 Levers
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