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


Letter Of The Week: Air Screw Me!

September 9, 2018

Dirt Bike Test, I’m running the JD Jet kit on my 2018 KTM 300XC and have a bog at just above throttle opening to 1/8. I have it set up for tech\trail at 2000-7000ft (live in Reno, NV and ride … Continued


2019 450cc Motocross Comparison Opinions: Travis Hoffman

September 6, 2018

Travis Hoffman Age: 21 Ability: B Class (Turned Desk Jockey) Years Riding: 15 Height: 5’11” Weight: 160 lb. Personal Rides: 2018 KTM 350 SX-F and 2015 KTM 250SX Yamaha YZ450F: Coming into this test I have never really been a … Continued


2019 450cc Motocross Comparison Opinions: Trevor Hunter

September 4, 2018

Trevor Hunter Age: 19 Ability: Off-Road Expert/Pro Years Riding: 15 Height: 5’7″ Weight: 155 lb. Personal Rides: 2011 Yamaha YZ250, 2019 KTM 250XC Just to preface my opinions, I’m not much of a 450 rider. I’m on the smaller side … Continued


2019 450cc Motocross Comparison Opinions: Scott Hoffman

September 4, 2018

Scott Hoffman Age: Old Ability: Vet intermediate on a good day Years Riding: More than 40 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 210 lb. Personal Rides: 2009 CRF450R supermoto track bike, 2017 YZ250 Smoker, TTR125 After two days of flogging six 2019 450 … Continued


First Riding Impression: 2019 Honda CRF450RX

August 29, 2018

The Versatile Version Photos by Jimmy Lewis, Chris Barrett and Joe Lloyd@motoxeno It was a big step for Honda to jump into the Off-Road Race segment a few years back. Not for lacking or having the ability or the equipment, … Continued