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2017 Honda CRF250R
September 19, 2016
In 2016 Honda made just enough refinements to their 250F to keep it in the game. For 2017 they largly forgot about it. They have been focused on the all-new CRF450R for sure. But it still has some very strong points even if they are the exact same ones as last year.
Letter Of The Week–Testing Procedures
September 13, 2016
DBT, I have recently found myself in a unique situation in my amateur career. A local company has asked for me to provide rider feedback on a pre-production, protective part. Even though I’m utterly excited for the opportunity, I … Continued
Weekly Dirt: Flashback, Hill Transfer and being in the wrong place
September 12, 2016
Supercross Flashback, One Decade Ago Red Bull 111 Megawatt 2016 Kleszczow, Poland: Sept 17-18 Jeremy Martin: Behind the Scenes & on a Honda Grant Langston: Wrong Place Wrong Time KX500 mounted Grant Langston at the 2016 Vet MX of Nations. … Continued
2017 Kawasaki KX450F Full Test:
September 9, 2016
Kawasaki has accomplished a lot by not overdoing innovation and changing what already works. Yes they built a lighter and slimmer KX450F in 2016, but they didn’t take too many risks with the overall chassis characteristic. Being the lightest and smallest is not always a proven winner, while having solid handling, the right power, yet maybe not the most power, can be a very potent concoction for a winning motorcycle. … Continued
Weekly Dirt: Sept 5
September 6, 2016
Moto Toe Skiing, who wants to be toe or be toed? Americans top MXGP in Charlotte North Carolina Due to extreme weather, the MXGP in Charlotte was postponed for a day because the track was under water. Well maybe not … Continued
Michelin Anakee Wild Tires
September 2, 2016
Michelin has a new off-road adventure tire in the Anakee Wild. Designed for large displacement off-road touring bikes these tires have a very open block design for off-road performance with on-road durability in mind. Tire engineers at the rollout gave explanations of some of the selling points. The tires are directional for the purpose of high-speed stability and expected better grip off-road. The knobs are tapered in the direction of … Continued
MSR FunnelWeb Air Filter
September 2, 2016
The FunnelWeb Air Filter has a unique pyramid shaped foam design that is claimed to give it nearly twice as much surface area than a standard air filter. As a result, more dirt and dust is capable of residing on the filter before it loses airflow or needs to be cleaned. Utilizing a single layer of a single density foam, dust is said to be prevented from being trapped between … Continued
Pro Circuit Beta 300RR Pipe and 296 Silencer
August 31, 2016
The Works Pro Pipe is basically Pro Circuit’s original product. The company claims its pipes offer unparalleled performance and power for every two-stroke application featuring increased horsepower and torque gains. The Pipe for the Beta 300 RR is made from high quality 19-gauge carbon steel and is hand welded at Pro Circuit’s manufacturing facility in Corona CA. The 296 spark arrestor is specially engineered with an internal metal baffle, chambers … Continued
GYTR Power Tuner
August 26, 2016
The GYTR Power Tuner allows you to quickly and easily alter your fuel and ignition mapping on fuel-injected Yamaha’s. The compact tuner can fit in almost any tool box and holds up to nine different maps while only requiring AA batteries for power. To allow for optimum customization, it features nine separate adjustment points for both the ignition and fuel maps ranging using throttle position and RPM to determine the … Continued
Technical Touch USA 2014 Honda CRF450R Shock Shaft Update for 16 CRF450R
August 26, 2016
In a nutshell the newer Honda CRF450R’s do not come with a lower rebound adjuster and rebound tuning is located in upper shock body adjuster. The part from Technical touch is pretty much the part that came stock on production 2014 CRF450Rs. The updated parts offers more oil flow at the shock shaft and not just the reservoir. Honda made some changes over the years to this shock and relocated … Continued