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MXA’S 2012 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: OUR BRUTAL & HONEST OPINIONS OF THIS YEAR’S 250 CLASS MXA’S 2012 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: OUR BRUTAL & HONEST OPINIONS OF THIS YEAR’S 250 CLASS
2/13/2012
Honda CRF250 versus Yamaha YZ250F versus Kawasaki KX250F versus KTM 250SXF versus Suzuki RM-Z250 versus the MXA wrecking crew
IT'S FINALLY HERE! MXA'S 2012 450 SHOOTOUT: WE TELL YOU THE THINGS THAT EVERYONE ELSE PUSSYFOOTS AROUND IT'S FINALLY HERE! MXA'S 2012 450 SHOOTOUT: WE TELL YOU THE THINGS THAT EVERYONE ELSE PUSSYFOOTS AROUND
2/10/2012
We can't tell you what to buy, and we would still be happy if you bought the slowest, worst suspension or ugliest bike in this shootout, we just want you know know what your hard-earned cash is buying
MXA'S 2012 HONDA CRF250 MOTOCROSS TEST: HONDA TRIES TO WORK ON THE FLAWSMXA'S 2012 HONDA CRF250 MOTOCROSS TEST: HONDA TRIES TO WORK ON THE FLAWS
2/1/2012
Honda took the electronic fuel-injection plunge in 2010 by opting for the Keihin 50mm throttle body (with 12-hole injector) from the CRF450. It was a smart move, because EFI eradicated the dreaded bog caused by the massive 40mm Keihin carburetor in 2009.
MXA TEAM TESTED: YOSHIMURA 2011-2012 CRF450 RS-4D EXHAUSTMXA TEAM TESTED: YOSHIMURA 2011-2012 CRF450 RS-4D EXHAUST
1/25/2012
Peak horsepower went up 2.2 horsepower, and best of all, the resonating blurber that the CRF450 has after 8500 rpm is smoothed thanks to better throttle response and a quicker turnover
THE MXA WRECKING CREW BUILDS A HONDA CRF264 PROJECT MOTOCROSS BIKETHE MXA WRECKING CREW BUILDS A HONDA CRF264 PROJECT MOTOCROSS BIKE
1/23/2012
A $570 Mod That Fills In The Holes In The CRF250 Powerband; How To Make The Perfect Vet Class CRF250 For Motocross
MXA'S 2012 HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS TEST: THEY HIRED NEW TEST RIDERS FOR 2012MXA'S 2012 HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS TEST: THEY HIRED NEW TEST RIDERS FOR 2012
1/15/2012
Who did Honda hire to improve the CRF450? They hired you...yes, you
2011 HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS TEST: THE BIKE THAT ALL OTHER BIKES ARE MEASURED BY (AT LEAST WHEN IT COMES TO SALES)2011 HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS TEST: THE BIKE THAT ALL OTHER BIKES ARE MEASURED BY (AT LEAST WHEN IT COMES TO SALES)
12/9/2011
“Mellow” is the first word that comes to mind. It has a very electric power delivery. The hit is muted, but because the engine produces competitive horsepower below 7700 rpm, all is not lost.
2011 HONDA CRF250 MOTOCROSS TEST: HONDA BETS THE BANK ON A MINI-VERSION OF THE CRF450; WARTS AND ALL2011 HONDA CRF250 MOTOCROSS TEST: HONDA BETS THE BANK ON A MINI-VERSION OF THE CRF450; WARTS AND ALL
12/9/2011
After Honda completely redesigned the CRF250 last year, we figured that the 2011 model would be a warmed-over 2010. Guess what? It is, but Honda made several refinements in the engine tuning, suspension valving and muffler design
WE RIDE KEVIN WINDHAM’S GEICO HONDA CRF450WE RIDE KEVIN WINDHAM’S GEICO HONDA CRF450
12/8/2011
We like testing Windham’s race bikes just as much as we like him. Why? Not only does Kevin have a real-world racing setup that doesn’t take a Greek god to ride, but every year since 1995 he has been on factory equipment
WE RIDE RYAN HUGHES' UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS BIKE:WE RIDE RYAN HUGHES' UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS BIKE:
12/8/2011
With the help of his sponsors, Ryan built a special bike for the 2010 USGP. And, as icing on the cake, the MXA wrecking crew got to test Ryan’s bike the second he pulled off the track
WE RIDE MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES’ HONDA CRF264 BIG BOREWE RIDE MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES’ HONDA CRF264 BIG BORE
12/8/2011
If you have a carbureted CRF250 you are out of luck for an effective big-bore, but the EFI-equipped 2010-2012 CRF250s have thicker cylinder liners that offer more than enough room to go bigger
FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2009 HONDA CRF250:FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2009 HONDA CRF250:
9/23/2011
Real world advice: 2009 Honda CRF250 tips and pointers; What we did to our 2009 CRF250 and why
MXA TEAM TESTED: BRAKING OVERSIZED CRF REAR BRAKE CALIPERMXA TEAM TESTED: BRAKING OVERSIZED CRF REAR BRAKE CALIPER
9/14/2011
Braking’s forged rear caliper increases the fluid capacity, brake pad size and caliper heat sink potential—basically returning to pre-2002 Honda standards
FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2009 HONDA CRF450:FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2009 HONDA CRF450:
8/23/2011
Real world advice: 2009 Honda CRF450 tips and pointers; What we did to our 2009 CRF450 and why
FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 HONDA CRF250:FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 HONDA CRF250:
7/15/2011
Real world advice; 2010 Honda CRF250 tips and pointers; What we did to our 2010 CRF250 and why
2012 NEW MOTOCROSS BIKE BUYERS GUIDE: THE 2012 HONDA CRF50, CRF70, CRF80, CRF100, CRF150, CRF250 & CRF4502012 NEW MOTOCROSS BIKE BUYERS GUIDE: THE 2012 HONDA CRF50, CRF70, CRF80, CRF100, CRF150, CRF250 & CRF450
7/2/2011
Honda makes the same changes to the 2012 CRF250 and CRF450 that real world racers make: That's a good thing
FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 HONDA CRF450:FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 HONDA CRF450:
6/24/2011
Real world advice; 2010 Honda CRF450 tips and poInters; What we did to our CRF450 and why
START THE FOUR-STROKE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME...BY WILLY MUSGRAVESTART THE FOUR-STROKE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME...BY WILLY MUSGRAVE
4/21/2011
One man's story of seeking personal satisfaction...one stroke at a time; Not a manifesto—just a tale of redemption
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2011 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: HOW THEY RANK AGAINST EACH OTHER & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUYMOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2011 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: HOW THEY RANK AGAINST EACH OTHER & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
2/17/2011
We rank them, we rate them and we list them in order; They aren't all the same and you can't rank performance by color—no matter what anyone says
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 450 SHOOTOUT: WE DON'T CARE WHAT BIKE YOU BUY, BUT WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MAKE AN UNINFORMED DECISIONMOTOCROSS ACTION'S 450 SHOOTOUT: WE DON'T CARE WHAT BIKE YOU BUY, BUT WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MAKE AN UNINFORMED DECISION
2/4/2011
We rank them, we rate them and we break a few eggs in order to make the perfect 450cc omelette; Read whatever shootout you want, but understand that this one is accurate
WEIRD STUFF! HONDA 3R-C: WEIRD STUFF! HONDA 3R-C:
1/2/2011
Another Bike Of The Future That Will Never Get Made; Or Bought If It Is Made
WE RIDE HINSON CLUTCH COMPONENTS HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS BIKE:WE RIDE HINSON CLUTCH COMPONENTS HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS BIKE:
10/9/2010
Our first impression of the Hinson SS clutch was that it was a vast improvement over the stock CRF450 four-spring unit. But beating Honda’s spaghetti-like clutch isn’t difficult. The Belleville washer idea has tremendous merit: It is easy to change
WE RIDE THE TEAM CRUNCHIES' HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS BIKE:WE RIDE THE TEAM CRUNCHIES' HONDA CRF450 MOTOCROSS BIKE:
10/9/2010
The most unique thing about Dennis Stapleton’s CRF450 is that it is an AMA National motocross bike that was built by the same method that every hardcore motocross racer—Novice or Vet—uses. Dennis went to the best people he could find to help him
WE RIDE THE DANISH ICE WORKS’ 2010 HONDA CRF250:WE RIDE THE DANISH ICE WORKS’ 2010 HONDA CRF250:
8/10/2010
To say that we were elated by the performance of the Ice Works CRF250 engine would be a disservice to Chad Braun at XPR Racing; The power gains throughout the entire spread of the powerband were overwhelming.
FIRST LOOK! 2011 HONDA CRF450 & CRF250FIRST LOOK! 2011 HONDA CRF450 & CRF250
8/3/2010
Honda made the same changes that the typical CRF450 owner made last year; That's good engineering; The CRF250 gets a new map, muffler and HPSD damper
LIVING WITH & LOVING LIFE WITH THE 2010 HONDA CRF450 (OKAY, THERE WAS A LITTLE HATE INVOLVED)LIVING WITH & LOVING LIFE WITH THE 2010 HONDA CRF450 (OKAY, THERE WAS A LITTLE HATE INVOLVED)
7/30/2010
MXA test rider John Minert takes on the task of fine tuning MXA's 2010 Honda CRF450 (with a nod back to what worked in 2009)
REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE HONDA CRF450:REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE HONDA CRF450:
7/30/2010
Honda's Goal Was To Make The 2010 CRF450 "Easier To Ride," And It Is (Along With All That Means)
REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE HONDA CRF250: REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE HONDA CRF250:
7/29/2010
Virtually Every Trait That The CRF450 Had, Good Or Bad, Is On Display On The 2010 Honda CRF250
MOTOCROSS ACTION PRODUCT TEST: YOSHIMURA HONDA CRF450 DROP-IN CAMMOTOCROSS ACTION PRODUCT TEST: YOSHIMURA HONDA CRF450 DROP-IN CAM
7/14/2010
An easy-to-install, drop-in, single overhead Honda camshaft for the Honda CRF450;designed, developed and tested in the USA, but made in Japan
WE RIDE TREY CANARD'S GEICO HONDA CRF250:WE RIDE TREY CANARD'S GEICO HONDA CRF250:
7/5/2010
The hardest-working rider on the motocross circuit and his team have built a bike to keep him at the front; His bike is a mishmash of factory parts, creative upgrades and products that consumers can purchase
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