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Tested: Troy Lee Designs RockFight Chest Protector (video)

Rider protection has been a hot-button topic in motocross over the last few months and it seems more riders, even pros, are jumping back into the chest protector game. Here is the latest offering from Troy Lee Designs, the RockFight Chest Protector.

Posted by Klinger on 5/11/2021 8:05 AM

First Ride: Bell Moto-10 Spherical Helmet (video)

The long awaited Bell Moto-10 Spherical Helmet has officially launched and we were there to test it. Bell Helmets invited us out to Cahuilla MX to have our first ride in the all-new helmet. We talk with Benny Tozzi, marketing manager at Bell, as he gives us the full run-down on the new features o...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 4/23/2021 6:07 PM

We Test Ohlins New RXF Fork and TTX Shock (video)

Getting your motocross bike’s suspension revalved/resprung for your size, ability, and riding style is pretty standard operating procedure. The next step up from suspension work is to buy a full set of forks and a shock, which is a considerable jump in price and commitment. Over the years we’ve t...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 4/13/2021 5:29 PM

Tested: Rekluse Slave Cylinder And Clutch Pack (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 3/18/2021 6:15 PM

Retro Rebuild: '85 Honda CR500 David Bailey USGP Replica (feature story)

Posted by B_Rez991 on 3/11/2021 7:05 PM

Tested: Ride Engineering, Inc. Husqvarna/GASGAS/KTM Linkage (video)

We spent the day with Adrian from Ride Engineering, Inc testing the Husqvarna/GASGAS/KTM Linkage on our 2021 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition. We brought in Steve Boniface to feel out the new hardware and put some laps in at StateFair MX. Click play for all the details and a full review on the R...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 3/10/2021 5:22 PM

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

Tested: Ride Engineering, Inc. Split Triple Clamp Set (video)

We spent the day with Adrian from Ride Engineering, Inc testing the new Split Triple Clamp set on our 2021 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition. We brought in Steve Boniface to feel out the new hardware and put some laps in at StateFair MX. Click play for all the details and a full review on the Rid...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 2/18/2021 5:31 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

Bike Test: 2021.5 HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION Review (video)

This week we took arrival of the 2021.5 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition and headed straight for the hills. Compiled of switch-back 180 turns, sand, and ruts deep enough to drag a foot peg, we put the Rockstar Edition FC450 to the test at our local sand track. With a focus on the latest technolog...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 1/29/2021 8:49 AM

RACE SPEC: 2021 Kawasaki KX250 (video)

For 2021, we have seen multiple bike models showcasing massive changes from the previous year model. Because of this, we have created this series to dive deep into each bike and provide the best settings that we see fit for you. In this segment of RACE SPEC, we spend a day testing with the 2021 K...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 1/21/2021 3:36 PM

Is Helmet Communication Coming To Motocross? (video)

As of right now, the AMA does not alow helmet communication in racing, only pit boards. But at the 2019 Monster Energy Cup, it was allowed and some teams took advantage of the different rules using Cardo Systems helmet communication devices. Since there is a debate whether mid-ride helmet communi...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 12/21/2020 4:50 PM

"Funny Car" To Race Machine - 2009 Honda CRF450R Project Bike (feature story)

Posted by B_Rez991 on 12/18/2020 8:59 PM

2021 Vital MX 250 Shootout (video)

Which is our pick for the best 2021 250cc motocross bike? It's Shootout time between the 2021 Honda CRF250R, Husqvarna FC 250, Kawasaki KX250, KTM 250 SX-F, and Yamaha YZ250F. Unfortunately, the Suzuki RM-Z250 was omitted because the unchanged 2021 model was not in the country at the moment. Howe...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 11/19/2020 9:48 PM

RACE SPEC: 2021 Honda CRF450R (video)

We introduce our latest series we call RACE SPEC. For 2021, we have seen multiple bike models showcasing massive changes from the previous year model. Because of this, we have created this series to dive deep into each bike and provide the best settings that we see fit for you. In this segment, w...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 11/5/2020 4:41 PM

PRO PERSPECTIVE: Cole Seely Aboard Vital’s 350 SX-F (video)

Recently, we took a stock 2020 KTM 350 SX-F and gave it to the masterminds at Twisted Development. The result was a monster of a bike that put down more power than a stock 450 on the dyno. This 2020 KTM 350 SX-F is a bike we all wish we had in our garage and Cole Seely was lucky enough to do so. ...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 8/27/2020 3:40 PM

Tested: 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 (feature story)

Posted by B_Rez991 on 8/14/2020 2:45 PM

Two-Stroke Power | Boyesen Air Intake Comparison (video)

Boyesen's air intake products are designed to help riders fine-tune their machine to achieve a specific power delivery. We take a 2020 Yamaha YZ250 and combine it with six different Boyesen products and an FMF exhaust system. Take a seat and get comfy because we dive deep into each and every test...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 7/24/2020 5:27 PM

Tested: Michael Leib's Vital MX FC250 Race Bike (video)

At the 2020 San Diego Supercross round, Vital MX and Michael Leib teamed together for a unique "Military Appreciation" theme through Canvas MX. Recently we had the opportunity to test his exact race bike, fresh Vital MX graphics and all. Check it out here to see what Leib runs on his race machine...

Posted by B_Rez991 on 5/21/2020 9:07 PM

Tested: JGRMX Suzuki Stage 2 Kits | RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 6/14/2019 12:51 PM

Tested: Hoosier MX25 Tire (video)

We sit down with our test rider Chris Hay after testing the Hoosier MX25 tire at multiple tracks. Overall, the MX25 intermediate tire had an impressive performance however, the tire did lack longevity. Take a look to find out more.

Posted by B_Rez991 on 6/7/2019 9:39 AM

2019 YZ125 Project Bike | Jake Weimer Special (feature story)

Posted by Klinger on 6/4/2019 3:21 PM

Dragon NFX2 Goggles (product)

Tested: Kreft Revalve Control Suspension (feature story)

Posted by ginger969 on 10/30/2018 11:31 AM

Tested: Rocket Performance Honda CRF450R (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 6/5/2018 1:47 PM

I’ve always been pretty particular about which goggles I use, ever since I first saw McGrath rockin’ his rad signature series back in the day. Since then, I’ve had experience riding with everything from the old affordable Spy Targas, to some of the high-end Transformer-looking setups from the li...

Posted by ginger969 on 2/1/2017 8:24 PM

2017 Vital MX 450 Shootout (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 12/10/2016 6:53 AM

Tested: Twisted Development/Fasthouse KTM 250 SX-F (video)

No matter how much faster a 450 might be, there's nothing quite like the overall rideability of a 250 four-stroke. Because of this, there are riders that choose to make them their everyday weapon, even when regularly lining up against a gate of 450s. Once such machine, a 2016 KTM 250 SX-F, belon...

Posted by ML512 on 12/3/2016 1:10 PM

Tested: 2015 Honda CRF450R Yoshimura Project Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 7/30/2015 4:21 AM

Tested: 2015 Honda CRF450R Project Bike (video)

Additional Info Overall, this build wasn't too extreme. The most time-consuming install on the bike was the Yoshimura cam, which requires you to transfer over the decompression unit from your stock cam. The second longest belongs to GET's GP1-EVO system, which is quite the electronics packa...

Posted by ML512 on 4/5/2015 9:58 AM