MXA RETRO TEST: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2001 KTM 250SX

Let’s go back 23 years and see what the 2001 KTM 250SX two-stroke was like—the great, the good, the bad and the awful

YAMAHA DT-1: THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO MOTOCROSS

The wild and wacky story of how Yamaha got into the dirt bike business and the cast of characters that made it a success

MXA RETRO TEST: NOT YET READY FOR PRIME TIME 2000 KTM 250SX

We don’t think the new 2001 engine was motocross ready. If the 2000 KTM 250SX came with the 1999 engine and right-side-up forks, it would have been a runaway hit

20 YEARS AGO TODAY! WE RIDE TRAVIS PASTRANA’S 2003 FACTORY SUZUKI RM250

Team Suzuki’s 2003 RM250 was one of the best race bike we ever rode‚ without a doubt. How can we make such a bold statement? It was true!

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY: WHAT A 2024 SUZUKI RM250 WOULD LOOK LIKE

If Suzuki never stopped making two-strokes, they would have a bike that would be in demand in today’s marketplace

IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR! THE WRECKING CREW’S FAVORITE YAMAHA TWO-STROKE PROJECT BIKES

There is no time limit on the love between a man and his first two-stroke—and when a two-stroke has been in production since 1974, like the YZ125/YZ250, it has a devoted congregation hoping to pay homage to the past with their own Yamaha project bikes

WE RIDE LUC SANTOS’ FACTORY MX VACATIONS FC250

Luc realized he wasn’t going to have a career racing Supercross , so he took a hard look at his skills and found a way to make a living utilizing his talents while staying heavily involved in the industry he loves

MXA RETRO TEST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2006 KX250

To drop a 250 two-stroke from the product line is a much bigger hurdle for the marketing men to jump than a dropping A 125

RESTO-MOD OF THE WORST KAWASAKI IN HISTORY? THE 2006 KX250

You can throw lots of money at a bad bike and maybe, just maybe, make it better—or you can just start with a better bike and save money and time

FIRST LOOK! 2024 KAWASAKI KX250, KX112, KX85 & KX65 MODELS

The 2024 Kawasaki KX250 is available now for $8799

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE FUEL-INJECTED 2023 KTM 300SX TWO-STROKE

The 300SX is made for riders who want a two-stroke with the lug-ability of a 450 four-stroke

WISECO’S BEAUTIFUL YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE PROJECT BUILD

A clean looking, well-prep, 2023 YZ250 two-stroke, that doesn’t have any crazy mods, just stuff that can be set-up to be better than what comes stock.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023 HUSQVARNA TC250 TWO-STROKE

This is just the start of a whole new era of two-stroke technological leaps, but we’re not sure that we are fully onboard with the weight gain and locked ECUs

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023 GASGAS MC250 TWO-STROKE

We had hoped that GasGas would be smart enough to recognize that the two-stroke faithful don’t want a more complicated, more expensive, heavier, fuel-injected smoker. Two-stroke guys aren’t the same as four-stroke motocross racers; they love their carburetors! But, this is the last carbureted GasGas MC250

FIRST LOOK! 2024 HUSQVARNA MOTOCROSS MODELS // TWO-STROKES & FOUR-STROKES

Following in the footsteps of the 2023-1/2 Husqvarna Rockstar Edition FC450, the 2024 models gain updated suspension settings and graphics

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2023 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE

The Yamaha YZ250 is tried-true-and-blue. We appreciate the Kayaba SSS forks, smooth engine, and recently updated bodywork

23 YEAR AGO TODAY: MXA’S TEST OF THE 2000 TM 250 CROSS

Mama mia, that’s some spicy MXer!

MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 2023 TWO-STROKE BUYER’S GUIDE

Thinking about switching to a smoker? The market for two-strokes is flush with race bikes built for riders as young as 4 years old all the way up to senior citizens

MXA VIDEO TEST: WRINGING OUT THE 2023 GASGAS MC250 TWO-STROKE

Ultra light, easy to jet, lean, mean & clean — you gotta see what MXA thinks

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE

If Yamaha wanted to engage in a horsepower war with the Austrian bike, they would have no choice but to pursue KTM’s stronger pull from idle to the middle, but going all-out to match the KTM 250SX would be a mistake

BUDGET BIKE SHOOTOUT: 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 FOUR-STROKE “VERSUS” YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

You may not think they are comparable, but the AMA rulebook says they are. Which one is better?

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2000 TM 250 CROSS

Mama mia, that’s some spicy MXer!

MXA TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT: 2023 KTM 300SX VERSUS 2023 HUSQVARNA TC250 VIDEO

MXA’s “Versus Series” answers the question that you want an answer to. This episode pits the 2023 KTM 300SX fuel-injected, electric start motocross model against the 2023 Husqvarna TC250 fuel-injected, electric start motocross model

MXA RETRO TEST: ADAM CIANCIARULO’S ROOKIE-YEAR 2013 KX250F

When Mitch asked if we were interested in testing Pro Circuit’s 2013 Kawasaki KX250F he let us choose which rider’s bike—we chose Adam Cianciarulo

THE TRUE STORY OF RICKY CARMICHAEL’S 2005 SUZUKI RM250 TWO-STROKE

RC, DeCoster & Goose tell all about the bike that everyone who was anyone in 2005 remembers

MXA RETRO TEST OF THE 2004 SUZUKI RM250

In 2004 the king of the 250 two-stroke class was between the Yamaha YZ250 and the Suzuki RM250. We give you a test that compares the two bikes competing for the throne

BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: ALOOP XMX 250 FREESTYLE

A special kit designed in 2000 to transform a CR250 motocross bike into a freestyle bike. First step, buy hacksaw

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | FIRST YEAR OF THE ALUMINUM YZ250 FRAME

Yamaha spent millions of dollars on the development of the most advanced two-stroke motocross bike in motocross history at the exact moment when two-stroke sales hit the dumpster

COMPLETE TEST OF 2004 KAWASAKI KX250 TWO-STROKE

From 1997 to 1999, the KX250 was the Bike of the Year. Unfortunately, from 2000 on, the KX250 took a back seat to its competition

BEHIND THE BLUE CURTAIN: INSIDE JODY’S PERSONAL YZ250 TWO-STROKE BUILD

What one man did to his old smoker. Why would an MXA test rider want a 2014 Yamaha YZ250 when he could just race MXA’s 2023 YZ250?

MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 HUSQVARNA TC250 FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKE

We got to spin our first laps on the new, electric starting, fuel injected 2023 Husqvarna TC250 two-stroke and this is our initial impression

MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 KTM 300SX TWO-STROKE (PLUS 125SX & 250SX)

We try out the new electric-starting fuel-injected 2023 KTM two-strokes at Red Bud and give our first impressions in this video

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE JAMES STEWART’S 2005 KAWASAKI SR250

“Once the 2005 season started , we knew that our odds of spending a day with James Stewart’s Kawasaki SR250 works bike were nil — unless something weird happened”

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 YAMAHA YZ250

The 2022 Yamaha YZ250 got a much-needed facelift, but the lack of engine upgrades or weight savings means that the new YZ250 didn’t close the power gap on the 2022 KTM 250SX

MXA RETRO TEST: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2004 MAKITA TOOLS’ SUZUKI RM250

Everything a smoker should be is wrapped up in a 2004 Suzuki RM250. The engine was great and nothing turns as sharp

THE QUEST TO BUILD A 2002 WORKS CR250 TWO-STROKE — PLUS VIDEO

One man, one bike, one Honda guru, two strokes and eighteen years of waiting for fruition

FIRST LOOK! 2023 HUSQVARNA TWO-STROKE & FOUR STROKE LINEUP

Check out the e-start, EFI two-strokes and the updated four-strokes

FIRST LOOK! ALL-NEW 2023 KTM FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKES

Brand new 2023 KTM electric starting fuel injected two-strokes are here! Including a brand new 300SX two-stroke for motocross

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 GASGAS MC 250 TWO-STROKE

The stock version of the GasGas 250 two-stroke has suspension tailored for Vet and Novice riders and is mated to an engine designed for Intermediates.

THE “MUST-READ” MOTOCROSS ACTION 2022 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

When Yamaha introduced a brand-new YZ125 for 2022, it was imperative that we schedule the 125s for a rematch. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get a 2022 TM 125MX because of COVID-related issues in Holland

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE

If you’re looking for a two-strokes that’s easy to ride, go with the YZ250. If you’re looking for a bike that is ready to race, the KTM 250SX has your name on it

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022 GASGAS MC 250 TWO-STROKE

The Wrecking Crew loves two-strokes and we like the pleasant WP suspension that comes stock on the GasGas lineup. Enjoy this MXA tested video on the newest bike from the red KTM brand

TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | 1999 SUZUKI RM250 RACE TEST

Suzuki resurrected itself from the ashes of the rather mediocre 1998 engine in 1999. The ‘99 powerband was a KX250 clone

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2005 SUZUKI RM250

The RM250 had every two-stroke trait–good, bad and ugly

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE JOHN DOWD’S 1998 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS YZ250

And, while we were there to ride John Dowd’s MXDN YZ250, we decided to ride Doug Henry’s YZ400 team bike also

MXA RETRO TEST: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2006 SUZUKI RM250 TWO-STROKE

For the MXA wrecking crew only two bikes were worthy of consideration for the 2006 250cc Bike of The Year crown—the YZ250 and the RM250—we chose the yellow one

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2000 YAMAHA YZ250

The 2000 Yamaha YZ250 was a seamless blend of usability

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2001 KAWASAKI KX250

In the 1990s Kawasaki was know as an engine company due to the powerful engines they produced

ON THE RECORD: MXA’S 2004 250 TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT

We flashback to when all the Japanese manufactures made two-stroke dirt bikes. This is the complete 2004 RM250 vs. YZ250 vs. CR250 vs. KX250 vs. KTM brawl

ON THE RECORD: INSIDE SECRETS OF THE 1999 HONDA CR250

We get the inside secrets from FMF, Pro Circuit, Factory Honda, Planet Honda and did our own R&D to make the 1999 CR250 as good as it could be

FIRST LOOK! 2022 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE GETS A LONG AWAITED UPDATE

The YZ250 two-stroke receives an enhanced lightweight braking system, updated suspension settings, improved ergonomic design and modern YZ styling

FIRST LOOK! 2022 KTM MOTOCROSS MODELS

The four-stroke 250SXF, 350SXF, 450SXF & two-stroke 125SX, 150SX & 250SX

FIRST LOOK! THE ALL-NEW GASGAS MC 350F & GASGAS MC 250 TWO-STROKE

Plus photos of the 2022 MC 125, MC250F & MC450F from all angles—Plus a fuel-injected EX 250 cross-country two-stroke

ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE 2001 YAMAHA YZ250

Yamaha was the first motorcycle manufacturer to figure out that it’s not how much power you make, but how you make it.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 TM 250X TWO-STROKE

TM makes a few different versions of its 250 two-stroke; TM makes a motocross version and an enduro version. So, how did we get a cross-country version? We combined the two.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 HUSQVARNA TC250 TWO-STROKE

The lower-overall-height platform of the Husqvarna TC250 has an exceptional chassis that provides superb handling

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE

The best thing about the YZ250 is that Yamaha keeps making it. Yamaha’s last Japanese two-stroke competitor said, “Sayonara” 12 years ago

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE GRANT LANGSTON’S 2004 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE

It only took one word to describe Langston’s powerband — “linear.” You didn’t have to worry about staying on the pipe, preparing for the hit or getting on the throttle early. The engine management system was the throttle

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE

How to get the most out of the 2022 KTM 250SX, plus, we give you a quickie KTM 250SX versus Yamaha YZ250 comparo

FIRST LOOK! 2021 SHERCO “FACTORY” OFF-ROAD TWO-STROKES & FOUR-STROKES

If they ever wanted to switch to making motocross bikes, they could build a powerhouse team of French riders