Bike Test

Bike Test: 2021 Suzuki RM-Z250 Review (video)

The RM-Z250 returns with updated graphics for 2021, as well as the ability to now tune the electronic fuel injection, and ignition system using Suzuki’s mobile device-based MX-Tuner. The RM-Z250 has always set the standard as the best handling 250 on the track. We headed out to LACR to have Ping ...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 3/1/2021 6:36 PM

We Ride Cole Seely's GASGAS MC 450F (video)

Cole Seely has been putting together some amazing bike builds since retiring from full-time racing. The former supercross winner’s latest GasGas project is no exception, and we talked him into letting us have a ride on it. This KYB suspended 450 has some serious love into it... check out the test...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 2/1/2021 4:01 PM

For 2021 GASGAS is jumping into the motocross game with a full lineup of bikes, including the MC 250F. Yes, it is clearly based on the KTM/Husqvarna 250 four-stroke motocross platform but there are a few differences aimed at giving the bike a little different ride character and a lower p...

Posted by Klinger on 12/12/2020 9:32 AM

2021 GASGAS MC 250F (product)

2021 GASGAS MC 450F (product)

We know most comments about the 2021 GASGAS MC 450F will say, “It’s a red KTM!!!” Go ahead, get it out of your system. Good? Ok, now we can tell you that there are a handful of differences between the GASGAS motocross machines and the orange and white bikes that give the red MXer’s their ...

Posted by Klinger on 12/11/2020 10:38 PM

2021 GASGAS MC 125 (product)

Before you start typing “It’s a red KTM!!!” take a breath, and read the next few sentences. Yes, the MC 125 is very similar to the KTM 125 SX, but there are some parts that are unique to the GASGAS that do give the bike it’s own flavor on the track, and are also aimed at saving you a few ...

Posted by Klinger on 12/11/2020 9:20 PM

Retro Rebuild Ready to Rip: ‘87 Honda CR125 (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 11/2/2020 2:54 PM

Every time I ride a 350, I’m transported back to my philosophy class at CSUF learning about Aristotle. Hang with me, I’ll make it quick. One of Aristotle’s main principles is the Golden Mean, which, in short, taking the two extremes of any situation and following the path right between t...

Posted by Klinger on 8/11/2020 6:14 PM

For 2021, Yamaha focused its laser beam of innovation on the 2021 YZ250F and left the YZ450F alone, which is fair since it was fully redesigned just last year. To recap the changes from 2019 to 2020, "The new 449cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, electric start engine features an all-new co...

Posted by Klinger on 8/5/2020 8:29 AM

2021 Yamaha YZ450F (product)

2021 Husqvarna FC 350 (product)

@PING (feature story)

Posted by dpingree101 on 7/24/2020 6:00 AM

This year a minor-change year for the Kawasaki KX450 (click here for the First Look) with a clutch redesign, a new piston, and Renthal Fatbars coming stock. We headed out to Cahuilla Creek MX for Ping to spin some laps and share what he thinks of the 2021 Kawasaki KX450 ...

Posted by Klinger on 7/17/2020 9:17 AM

2021 Kawasaki KX450 (product)

JCR Speed Shop CRF450RX Enduro Build (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 3/20/2020 4:29 PM

Straight up, the 2020 Husqvarna TE 150i surprised the hell out of me. After riding all the 450 and 250 moto bikes for the shootouts and other tests, I have been calibrated for those hard-hitting four-strokes designed for the track. And when I hopped on this small two-stroke tuned for off...

Posted by Klinger on 2/25/2020 11:47 AM

2020 Husqvarna TE 150i (product)

A Closer Look At The All New Honda CRF450RW (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 1/23/2020 3:10 PM

Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke: Built YZ125 vs. Stock YZ250F (feature story)

Posted by B_Rez991 on 1/23/2020 1:53 PM

Motocrossers can be impatient, sometimes. We complain when we see bikes unchanged, and want new bikes every year. But, for 2020, Yamaha has left us no room to complain about the YZ450F lacking changes. While it isn't a new-from-the-ground-up bike, from the brakes to the triple camps to su...

Posted by Klinger on 8/22/2019 6:38 PM

2020 Yamaha YZ450F (product)

Head-To-Head: TM 125 vs. TM 144 (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 3/18/2019 5:48 PM

First Impression: 2019 KTM 300 XC-W TPI (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 10/4/2018 10:26 AM