2024 Yamaha YZ450FX

December 10, 2024

Yamaha has taken the “off-road race” market very seriously since the introduction of the FX model lineup in 2015, and nearly a decade later, they continue to push in the growing segment. For 2024, they unleashed an all-new YZ450FX based heavily on the newest generation YZ450F, but with extensive changes to make it suitable for off-road riding and racing. More than just an 18-in rear wheel and a larger gas … Continued


First Impression: 2025 Kawasaki KX450X

December 6, 2024

Less Is More Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Trevor Hunter, David Tenenbaum Over the past two years, we’ve spent a lot of time riding and racing Kawasaki’s KX450X, and since it underwent a major overhaul in 2024, we got … Continued


This Or That: Honda CRF300L vs KLX 300

December 4, 2024

Trevor Hunter breaks down the how the 2024 CRF300L and a KLX300 perform after completing the 30th annual Big Bear Trail Riders Big Bear Run Hard Route in near stock trim, comparing the bikes with just Dunlop knobby tires, mousses, … Continued


KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan LED Light

November 21, 2024

The KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan 6″ LED is based off of the Pro6 light but claimed to increase brightness and expand coverage. The base of the light is powered by 3-Source LED optics to cover all distances and features a patented Pass-Through Front Cooling, a cutting-edge design aimed at dissipating heat, ensuring optimal performance and longevity in high-heat, high-demand environments. Additionally, Gravity Reflective Diode Technology is claimed to ensure unmatched … Continued


World Debut: 2025 Triumph TF450-RC First Impression

November 18, 2024

2025 Triumph TF450-RC Story: Scott Hoffman and Jimmy Lewis Photos: Hoffman, Lewis and Triumph First Impression We all knew the “GOAT” Ricky Carmichael himself was involved with the new Triumph motocross bikes, but when it was announced that the new … Continued


2025 Kawasaki KX450X Stage 1 Build

November 15, 2024

Stage 1 Off-Road Race Build Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Trevor Hunter/Mark Kariya Since the 2025 KX450X is largely unchanged from 2024 (new graphics, a new air filter, and updated ECU perameters make up the changes), we had a … Continued


First Impression: 2025 Honda CRF250R Works Edition

November 4, 2024

Factory First From Honda Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Jerbal Shots Very few OEMs excite consumers as much as Honda does. Dating back to the earliest years of American motocross, Honda was dominant in the most influential years, and … Continued


2024 Triumph TF 250-X

October 30, 2024

Redesigned or updated models are always a welcomed entity, yet when a brand like Triumph, whom has a lineage going back to 1902, announces they plan to build their first 250F motocross bike, heads started to explode. “Are they serious or will they rebrand a bike from China?” When Triumph announced their plan with the likes of Ricky Carmichael, Dave Arnold, and test rider Ivan Tedesco working on the project, … Continued


TUNED: 2024 Beta 300RR Race Edition Build

October 23, 2024

2024 Beta 300RR Race Edition Build Story by Brent Farrell, Photos by Trevor Hunter One of our favorite ways to really figure out a bike is to race it at the annual 24 Hours of Glen Helen. It’s late in … Continued


TUNED: 2024 Yamaha YZ450FX Build

October 16, 2024

Taming The Beast Story and Photos by Trevor Hunter Like Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas morning, we enthusiastically look forward to the annual 24 Hours of Glen Helen every year. Despite all of the reasons that we shouldn’t enjoy it like … Continued