The 2025 Honda CRF45R Works Edition has a different suspension feel than that of the standard “R” model. The action of the fork is quicker moving and feels slightly softer through the mid stroke than the “R” model. We do still recommend going to a 5.1 N/m fork spring set up (see below) for anyone…
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Maxxis Maxxcross MX-SI
Yamaha changed the linkage ratio for 2025 on the YZ450F. Yamaha was looking to keep the rear up so basically the whole curve of the 2025 linkage ratio is stiffer and that is why Yamaha went down on their spring to a 5.6 N/m from a 5.8N/m spring on the 23/24 models. When Mark Johnson…
For 2025, we’ve had some updates on a few of the 450 MX’ers, Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas and Honda all have had some form of updates to their chassis and suspension specs. This means for 2025, baseline clicker settings have changed a little from the previous year. We make sure to spend some time…
Written/Tested By: Eddie Laret
In 2024 Kawasaki released their new model KX450 with an all-new frame design. This meant the engine had a few different parts to them as the radiator hose kit was a major change for the 2024/2025 models. They relocated the water temperature sensor and jacket in the middle of the upper radiator…
If you’re a Yamaha YZ450F owner you know that your bike can be a handful at times. If it’s not a handful then you can disregard this test altogether. For me the YZ450F is one of the best bikes in the 450 class for 2025 but it still needs some work to be an easy…
Kawasaki has an all new KX250 and Pro Circuit just recently came out with their latest Ti-6 version for the new green machine. With airbox changes to the 2025 version as well as a different cylinder head, this forced Pro Circuit to come up with a new headpipe and muffler. We have put time on…
The Triumph TF250-X is the newest 250 motocross machine so that means we haven’t had a lot of time with aftermarket mufflers yet until now. In stock form the TF250-X has a smooth low end power with a wide mid to top end but maybe lacks a little bit of excitement on low end (with…