2016 Kawasaki KX450F First Ride
The 450 motocross class heats up with the release of Kawasaki’s all-new KX450F. For 2016, engineers went back to the drawing board giving the premier class KX-F its first major…
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2013 Kawasaki KX450F First Ride
After revealing an all-new KX450F for 2012, Kawasaki returned for 2013 with significant updates to its 450 motocross mount. Along with some minor chassis and brake updates, the biggest change for the…
2014 Kawasaki KX250F First Ride
Refinement is the name of the game for Kawasaki and the 2014 KX250F. As the years have rolled on since its total redesign in 2011, each successive year has seen…
2015 Kawasaki KX450F First Ride
Kawasaki has made another major leap in the evolution of 450cc motocross bikes with the new 2015 KX450F. While Kawasaki’s flagship MX platform has, by far, been the most successful…
2015 Kawasaki KX250F First Ride
In the world of four-stroke motocross, few bikes have the storied history and successful track record like the Kawasaki KX250F. Since the small-bore Kawsaki’s introduction more than 10 years ago,…
2013 Husqvarna TC250R First Ride
Husky takes aim at the 250 motocross class with the release of the revamped 2013 Husqvarna TC250R. With a number of updates to the engine including new valves, piston and…
2012 Honda CRF250R Comparison
For five solid years the Honda CRF250R had reigned supreme in our small-bore shootout, yet even with such an impressive track record the Honda hasn’t rested on it laurels. For 2012 the…
2012 Honda CRF450R Comparison
Honda prefers to improve its motorcycles through a shrewd series of refinements instead of total wheels-up redesign, and that sums up today’s 2012 Honda CRF450R ($8440). Originally a rough-around-the-edge machine is now…
2014 Honda CRF250R Comparison
Last year the Honda CRF250R tied for the win in MotoUSA’s 250 Motocross Shootout thanks to its easy-to-ride character and excellent handling. Honda didn’t rest on its laurels, however, and redesigned its…
2014 Honda CRF250R First Ride
Honda’s 2014 CRF250R ($7420 plus $310 destination charge) follows in the tire tracks of its larger displacement CRF450R sibling with an important chassis update for more predictable handling on the track…
