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Suzuki used every bit of ingenuity gleaned from backyard mechanics with the latest information and lessons learned from their previous failures
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TM Designworks has perfected a plastic compound that is infused with an oil additive to reduce friction
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This is the best and most comfortable Ohlins suspension we have ever tested—it was “glued to the track.”
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The 2024 KTM 350SXF can be ridden flat out at high rpm like a 250 or torqued in the midrange like a 450.
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"That was the final nail in the coffin. I knew then I was never going to get a factory ride, so I went full rebel nuclear, caused a bunch of drama and made a scene every time we went to a race."
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Most riders use their helmets long past their “best by” date. Helmets are expensive and nobody wants to spend $500 to $800 on a new helmet and then retire it after their first hard hit—but they should.
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Why Carson didn't use an KX250F aluminum frame or a 144cc kit, but did use Showa air forks and an Lectron carb
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Thanks to its high-tensile strength, the D.I.D 520MX is MXA’s go-to chain for the 450cc to 500cc bikes for racing disciplines from motocross to cross-country to enduro to Baja racing.
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A man that you may have never heard of, but should have. His life story is one of hardship, loyalty, dedication, determination and a love for all things motorcycles
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It’s exciting to see 60 brand-new dirt bikes in one place, and it’s even better when you know you’ll have the opportunity to ride whichever bikes you’d like
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With lightweight and flexible plastic outer shell and a thermo-form soft chassis added for comfort, this roost guard has been designed to offer protection, comfort and ventilation
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The 250 class is all about horsepower, and Kawasaki found a ton of it. Unfortunately, you need to ride the KX250 like a 125 two-stroke to get the most out of the high-rpm  powerband
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What dId Langston’s AMA 125 National bike have in common with his works bike from Europe? Not much, just the pipe, silencer and transmission.
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Although Gerrit is best remembered as the master of Carlsbad Raceway, his life’s plan was to be a dentist
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"I felt really comfortable on the CZ. The CZ was built for me. I don’t think that I am Czechoslovakian at all, but I liked it."
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We all know how fast kids grow, and no one wants to be buying new bikes to keep up with growth spurts—which is why a SuperMini with its larger wheels is a good buy
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Twice is nice, but there's nothing like a twingle when it comes to throwing roost
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If one mousse is good, then 22 of them must be better. Wave bye-bye to flat tires forever
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The 2022 Red Bud Motocross des Nations was a success. Team USA won, and the fans enjoyed seeing a different rider win every moto of the weekend from Qualifying to the Last Chance to the three main motos
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We had to wonder what Ricky’s MXDN Suzuki RM-Z450 would be like. Would it be a clone of his sweet CRF450 or his weird CR250?
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The latest Jeremy McGrath tested Maxxis intermediate terrain tires—the Maxxcross MX-SI
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Modern version of the old school pantyhose or wire mesh option
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In 2004 Kawasaki had just launched its all-new KX250F. The team offered the four-stroke to James, and he tried it during the pre-season. He decided to stay with the KX125 two-stroke instead
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If your bike wants to creep forward, even when the clutch is pulled in, that is a sign of future trouble
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Over the last couple seasons, Josh Mosiman has been racing select AMA 450 Nationals on MXA test bikes—in 2023 he raced a Yamaha YZ450F at Pala, a Gas Gas MC450F at Hangtown and for this edition, he raced a Honda CRF450 Works Edition at…
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Tony DiStefano’s personal life story is one of rise and fall and rise again. It would make a great movie script
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The Motoool Slacker is an innovative replacement for the old-school, ruler-type sag sticks. It does all the work for you and even has a wireless remote so you don't have to rely on your math-challenged friends
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The 2024 KTM 450SXF is a thing of beauty. It has a luscious powerband, and even though it makes almost 60 horsepower, it is super manageable and handles like a dream. No oversteer, no understeer; it is super accurate in all situations.
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"Sentinel" is defined as “a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.” That’s exactly what this chest protector is meant to do over your upper body
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A retired racer can only maintain his fame with the fans he earned over his 10 years as an active racer. The star and his minions grow old together
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