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The comeback hero

Between the MX of Nations, Monster Energy Cup and Red Bull Straight Rhythm October was a month packed with great stories. For the most inspirational one you have to see Colton Aeck. The Simi Valley Honda privateer is riding better than ever after a severe spinal cord injury sustained at the

Nicholls injury confirmed as broken leg

British championship leader Jake Nicholls underwent surgery today for a broke tibia and fibula in his leg after getting injured in qualifying for yesterday's Eastern Centre race at Blaxhall - just two weeks before the final British championship round at Lyng. As we revealed yesterday, Nicholls did a handful of laps

Nicholls injured at Blaxhall

British championship leader Jake Nicholls injured his ankle in qualifying for today's Eastern Centre race at Blaxhall, just two weeks before the final British championship round at Lyng. Nicholls did a handful of laps in practice at Blaxhall, setting the quickest time, but suddenly pulled up and went back to the

On-form Nicholls dominates Patchquick

Once again Jake Nicholls on his Buildbase Honda stamped his authority on national motocross competition, this time by winning Wednesday night’s famous £20,000 Patchquick Trophy. Nicholls three race wins from three starts was backed up by his young team mate Josh Gilbert who this time switched from his usual MX2

Gilbert replaces Natzke at Buildbase Honda

Kiwi Josiah Natzke is to be replaced by Josh Gilbert in Dave Thorpe's Buildbase Honda team. Natzke had a huge crash at the Spanish round of the EMX250 series and has yet to fully bounce back from that incident. It's believed the 19-year-old will take a break from UK racing. It

Injury updates: Edmonds and Craig

Apico Husqvarna's Irish star Stuart Edmonds and Honda AMA pro Christian Craig will be be out of action for the foreseeable future after they both sustained injuries at the weekend. Edmonds has broken his upper arm in five places and may face surgery in Ireland. He was checked out today and

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Enduro CRF range gets a 2019 makeover

Honda Motor Europe has announced its off-road line-up for 2019, featuring upgrades across the entire range, and the addition of two brand new names to the CRF family. The flagship CRF450R moto-crosser – and its cross-country sibling the CRF450RX – both benefit from a stronger shot of top-end power and torque;

Changes coming for 2019 Honda CRF250R

The CRF250R’s bottom-end torque output gets a major boost; the engine also receives 3-level HRC Launch Control plus durability upgrades. A new front brake caliper, Renthal Fatbars – adjustable 4 ways – and black DID rims round out the updates. Model updates: The CRF250R’s bottom-end torque output gets a major boost; the

Revamp for 2019 Honda CRF450R

The CRF450R receives a major boost of top-end power and torque, and improved performance throughout the rev-range; it also gets 3-level HRC Launch Control plus durability-focussed upgrades. The chassis features revised suspension settings, detailed weight-saving updates and a new Renthal Fatbar handlebar. Model updates: The CRF450R receives a major boost of top-end