Final Update: 2019 450cc Motocross Comparison, Complete story and video review

September 19, 2018

How Do The Kings Of Motocross Compare? Husqvarna FC450, Kawasaki KX450, Suzuki RM-Z450, Honda CRF450R, Yamaha YZ450F, KTM 450SX-F Photos/Video: Drew Ruiz, Carter Lyttleton, Scott Hoffman and Jimmy Lewis We have been leaking segments of our 2019 450cc MX comparison … Continued


2019 Honda CRF450L

2019 Honda CRF450L Dual Sport: Video Review

September 18, 2018

Jimmy Lewis on the 2019 Honda CRF450L If you don’t like to read, here is the quick and dirty on the 2019 Honda CRF450L dual-purpose motorcycle. If you want to lean more you can read our fist full impression here 2019 … Continued


2019 Honda CRF450L

2019 Honda CRF450L First Riding Impression

September 17, 2018

Dual Sport Done The Honda Way This is not a bad motorcycle. In fact it is very good. But instead of having to read between the lines and guess what others are trying to tell you, here is the plain … Continued


2019 Yamaha YZ450FX Riding Impression & Video

September 16, 2018

Yamaha’s Off-Road Racing Do-All Weapon Photos and video by Scott Hoffman The 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX proves how serious The bLUcRU is about off-road and their FX line. The 450FX is a 2019 YZ450F plus more! Closed-course off-road racing, specifically GNCC … Continued


2019 450 Comparison Opinions: Dustin Hoffman

September 14, 2018

Dustin Hoffman Age: 26yrs Weight: 175lbs Experience: 20 years riding Current Ride: Really no bikes, a 2006 CR250R that’s been framed for three years since it’s my little project I have raced AMA supermoto for 10 years, failed 250 supercross … Continued


Chad Reed in for Monster Cup aboard JGR Suzuki

September 13, 2018

Old Dog, New Team and Ride The Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team announces that two-time 450 Supercross champion Chad Reed will contest the Monster Energy Cup on Saturday, October 13th. Reed will be racing a Suzuki RM-Z450 and vying for the … Continued


2019 Yamaha YZ250X–First Riding Impression and Video

September 13, 2018

A Wise Take On Yamaha’s Off-Road Two-Stroke Photos/Video By Scott Hoffman Yamaha has been a holdout in the Japanese brands with two-strokes. And they have also been on the forefront of competition off-road race bikes, a niche that is popular … Continued


2019 450cc MX Comparison Opinions: Jimmy Lewis

September 12, 2018

Jimmy Lewis Age: 50 Ability: Senior Expert Years Riding: 40 Height: 5’10” Weight: 192 lb./ 213 with gear. Personal Rides: 2005 Yamaha YZ125, 2017 KTM 1090R I love riding all the new 2019 450cc MX bikes for a comparison. I … Continued


2019 450cc Motocross Comparison Opinions: David Moorhead

September 11, 2018

David Moorhead Age: 24 years young Ability: Intermediate Years Riding: 20 years on and off Height: 6’0” Weight: 195 lb Personal rides: 2018 YZ450F After two days of non-stop riding all the 2019 450 bikes it is very tough to … Continued


2019 450 Comparison Opinion: Ryan Nitzen

September 9, 2018

Name: Ryan Nitzen Age: 23 Ability: Moto Intermediate Years Riding: 15 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 175 lb. Personal Rides: 2018 CRF450R   1 – Yamaha YZ450F: This is a bike I could buy off the showroom floor in the morning and line up for a … Continued