It’s the kind of bike the entire family can share so it’s no wonder that over 1000 have been sold in 2019. They are durable and robust and take a…
So are a few other things, with the biggest differences being the airbox and carbon composite subframe. The Husqvarna FC250 subframe is lighter and a slightly different shape to the…
The engine has increased in size to 84.6cc but is very similar. Back in its early days, the KX was praised for its rotary exhaust valve, which made the…
The 450’s power can be quite a handful, especially for smaller or less capable riders. This is where the Yamaha WR250F fits in well. Less-beefy riders tend to prefer riding…
Two-strokes are often perceived as being cheaper to run and requiring less maintenance but let me explain something. If you abuse a two-stroke then it can cost you as much…
The Kawasaki KX450F has received praise over the years for its awesome power. The 2008 model had an aggressive power hit but when the bike received fuel injection in 2009,…
It doesn’t really need any and placed fourth in the enduro sales race last year behind Kato’s muscle-bound 500 and grunty 300 two-stroke. Aussies obviously love big-bores but when it…
Aprilia was expanding rapidly in 2006 and the RXV was its first attempt at a dirtbike. It was ahead of its time in many ways, with an ECU that controlled…
The air filter is fitted up high and in front of the tank while the fuel load has been shifted back toward the centre of the bike. Initially Yamaha used…
For a long period after that, the RM-Z remained relatively unchanged until this year, when Suzuki released a model with a new chassis and suspension but the same engine with…