When you purchase a 2021 KTM 250 SX-F TLD version the bike comes with a slip on Akrapovic Evolution muffler. However, I know that sometimes, certain machines react better to full systems rather than slip ons, we decided to get the full Evolution system to see how it changes the KTM 250 SX-F’s engine character.…
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I will be straight up with you all… I am not a huge fan of $1500.00 wheel sets. Most of the time, I am a big stock wheel/hub guy, but in some cases I do need a little more security or toughness in my wheels. I am a big believer of bringing an extra set…
My son and I have been going back and forth on mufflers for his KTM 250 SX-F and have went though about three until we settled on the FMF 4.1. We have tried the HGS (which was good), a Yoshimura, as well as a Pro Circuit system, but for his riding style and what he…
Some muffler questions that get sent to my email inbox usually look like, “which muffler is best for my bike? “Is a full system worth the money or can I just get away with purchasing a slip on”? “Is my stock muffler the best muffler option for me”? Instead of trying to keep answering some…
The Akrapovic Evolution muffler system is one of the most beautiful looking systems out there in the market today, is well built, and has quality welds all the way around it. Once hot, the titanium color of the headpipe is the most dynamic blue you will ever see from any muffler manufacturer, which just makes…
Dunlop offers a wide variety of tires for us moto/off-road guys but you don’t see too many reviews of the MX12 scoop tire out there. I recently had the chance to try a 120/80-19 rear MX12 at a few different tracks that range from sand to intermediate terrain with the occasional hard pack afternoons at…
The stock 2021 Kawasaki KX450 is pretty damn good machine, but that muffler looks atrocious right? We called up on Yoshimura to see if we can get a more attractive aftermarket muffler system that is actually better than the stock system. I will say that the stock KX450 muffler system works pretty damn well, but…
The 2020-2021 Honda CRF250R chassis is one of the most fun to ride in the 250 class, with its easy to corner nature as well as a great suspension package. However, Honda focused a lot of their engine R&D on peak horsepower and not torque, which to me the CRF250R lacks the most of. When…
Something that most riders (including me) may not see a lot of in the states is HGS exhaust systems. HGS is a Netherlands based company that has been making exhausts since the early 90s and are mostly popular among European club riders and of course many factory supported MXGP teams. I had the chance to…
Let me preface this article with how much I like to ride the KTM 450 SX-F. But… Yes, of course there is always a “but”, right? I like a lot of things about the KTM 450 SX-F, but the stock suspension isn’t one of them. The AER fork is a slight headache for me as…