He might be called Mr. Suzuki, but Takuya Suzuki is a Honda man through-and-through. He joined Honda in 2007 and has been a member of CRF450R series development team for seven years, culminating in him being a test engineer on the latest 2021 Honda CRF450R. He reveals an insight into his
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New look for Rockstar Edition Husqvarnas
Featuring a striking, brand-new look and class-leading performance, Husqvarna Motorcycles is excited to reveal the 2021 FC 450 Rockstar Edition. Used as the starting point for Zach Osborne’s AMA 450MX championship winning Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing machine, the competition-ready motorcycle features numerous upgrades and improvements over the standard FC
Factory Edition KTM revealed
The KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION carries a near-identical visual aspect to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machines raced in Supercross and Motocross. Creating a direct performance link to the works machines of Cooper and Marvin, the bike comes with an orange frame, Factory wheels, Factory triple clamps anodized in
Fast AF: Riding a two-stroke Kawasaki KX500 in an Aluminium Frame
2021 Suzukis hit the shops in January
Suzuki’s RM-Z450 is available in its new 2021 livery from January, along with the MX2 RM-Z250 machine. On both machines the standout and yellow, synonymous with Suzuki’s off-road activity, is complemented by black radiator shrouds, white number boards, blue-topped seat, and retro-inspired, chunky RM-Z decals. In 2020 the RM-Z450 picked up its
Kawasaki reveals prototype KX450
The factory bike (left) and the stocker (right) Kawasaki has wheeled out a factory KX450 with a prototype engine in the penultimate round of the All-Japan motocross championship today, and the team are keeping the bike behind screens until it gets wheeled out onto the circuit. This screen is used to hide
Husqvarna sticks with Rekluse
Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Rekluse, the motorcycle industry’s leading manufacturer of clutch components. The contract extension ensures Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing benefit from the improved performance and reliability of the US manufacturer’s products through to the end of 2021. Founded in 2002, Rekluse is
Be an enduro Rockstar!
Further expanding the 2021 TE and FE enduro line-up, Husqvarna Motorcycles announced the arrival of the very first TE 300i and FE 350 Rockstar Edition models. Built in limited numbers with competition focused upgrades, each machine provides superior performance and reliability together with a true factory look. Mirroring the motorcycles used
Troy Lee edition KTM 250F
Developed with feedback directly from elite Supercross and Motocross racers, the limited- edition KTM 250 SX-F TROY LEE DESIGNS comes with meticulously selected and race-derived upgrades over the already agile and powerful KTM 250 SX-F. The KTM 250 SX-F TROY LEE DESIGNS benefits from premium WP XACT suspension, an ultra-lightweight
Our verdict on the 2021 Honda CRF450R
It's the most eagerly-awaited 450 of the year, the all-new Honda CRF450R based on the bike Tim Gajser is riding in the MXGP world championship. With a new frame, bodywork and hugely revised engine, MotoHead's Dave Willet puts the bike through its paces at Mantova in Italy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uT1xbgcnOY