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REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE 2010 YAMAHA YZ250
We hate to say it, but the difference between a four-stroke and a two-stroke is night and day. A two-stroke wheelies, roosts and rockets around the track— A four-stroke feels more like driving a truck. Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2010 YAMAHA YZ250 BETTER THAN THE 2009 YZ250? A: No. It is identical to last year’s model. Well, not identical,
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2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE
It Is A Fast, Lightweight And Agile Bike That is Surprisingly Competitive Against 450s And An Unfair Advantage Over 250Fs Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2010 KTM 250SX BETTER THAN THE 2009 KTM 250SX? A: Yes. KTM has a reputation for making constant upgrades to their bikes. The 2010 KTM 250SX does not
2010 TM 125 MX – First Impression
Unlike the major manufacturers, TM Racing is not resting on their laurels for the two-stroke market. TM continues to improve their machines to ensure that racers have choices. The look, fit and finish of the TM is reminiscent of a factory works bike. Only the very best parts and components are used to
Transworld MX Service Kawasaki KX500AF Test
Back when men were men and motocross bikes were faster than they needed to be, 500cc two-strokes ruled the roost-no pun
2004 Maico 500 Long Term Test Report – Part 2
Establishing a Baseline It has been said: “Opinions’ are like belly buttons…everyone has one”. I am inclined to believe that there are folks out there who have a pocket full of belly buttons! It’s great to have differing opinions. I always enjoy exchanging thoughts and opinions with those who
2004 Maico 500 Long Term Test Report – Part 1
I was asked by “The General” to write a long-term test for the Maico 500. I own a 2004 Maico 500 and my brother owns a 2003 Maico 500, so I have a good idea of these bikes and a very good feel for them. I’ll do my best to give as many details possible. The test report will be broken
125mx.com’s 2009 Shootout – TM vs YZ vs KTM
We never rest here at 125mx.com, we needed to know some answers concerning race bikes, we wanted to know ‘’which is best’’ and why ! Going via any magazines stock bike shootout was not going to help us as we all know the PR guys have to keep everyone happy and tell us what we want to hear, plus
Dirt Action Magazine – 2009 KTM 150SX vs Kawasaki KXF250
The Australian magazine Dirt Action compared the KTM 150SX against the Kawasaki KXF250. The surprising aspect of the test is the difference between the test riders preferences and their lap times. Many people claim that they are faster on a four-stroke than a two-stroke, but how many of them have actually
Dirt Bike Shootout – Honda CRF250R vs. Yamaha YZ250 & KTM 250SX
The February 2009 issue of Dirt Bike magazine contains a shootout between a Honda CRF250R, Yamaha YZ250 and KTM 250SX. That’s right a shootout between the king of the four stroke 250Fs and a pair of modern day two-strokes from Yamaha and KTM. The following is the complete test retyped for your enjoyment.
MXA RACE TEST: THE NEW 2009 YZ125
MAY WELL BE THE LAST OF ITS KIND & THE BEST OF ITS KIND 2009 YZ125 berm blasting. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Hoisted by their own petard?” Nothing better defines the 2009 Yamaha YZ125 than that archaic
