2023 Fuel-Injected 250cc Two-Stroke Off-Road and Enduro Bikes
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by Serena McKnight
2d ago
There are many positives to electronic fuel injection (EFI)—the main being that it eliminates the need to rejet a carburetor for elevation and to suit atmospheric conditions. Another is that it’s more fuel efficient because EFI provides an appropriate spray of fuel the bike needs for combustion. In some cases, there are even fuel-injected two-strokes that don’t require premixed fuel (which is typically necessary for two-stroke machines). If any of these traits have caught your attention, then you’re living in the right era of motorcycling. Take a look, here are six fuel-injected 250cc two-stro ..read more
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The Most Expensive Dual Sport Motorcycles To Buy in 2023
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by Serena McKnight
3d ago
If you’ve got your M1 license and a hankering for an adventure off-road, a highly capable dual sport is likely on your list of bikes to buy. If money’s less of a concern, then you’ll want to look at these 13 dual sports that all retail for $9,999 or more. Most of the choices are from KTM, Husqvarna, and Beta, but GasGas and Honda have their entrants too. Getting sticker shock from these options? Not to worry, there are others that are priced well below this. Read about those in our Affordable Dual Sport Motorcycles To Buy in 2023 story. Related: 2021 Honda CRF300L vs. 2021 Kawasaki KLX300 Comp ..read more
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2024 KTM 450 XCF-W Review
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by Allan Brown
3d ago
The KTM 450 XCF-W is to enduro competition what the KTM 450 SX-F is to motocross. This bike is built and tuned for closed-course enduro racing. It uses the same fire-breathing fuel-injected liquid-cooled SOHC four-stroke 450cc single-cylinder engine as the 450 SX-F, but the ECU and electronics are tuned for enduro competition. However, the chassis, Progressive Damping System (PDS) rear suspension system, and WP Xact 48mm closed-cartridge coil-spring fork are enduro-specific. Getting to know the 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W on some SoCal trails. (Jeff Allen/) It naturally has all the amenities you would ..read more
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Stark Future Opposes Segregated Electric Class at MXGP Races
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by Andrew Oldar
5d ago
At the press conference for the opening round of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship in Villa La Angostura, Argentina, Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo declared that the series will create a support class for electric dirt bikes to compete against each other beginning in 2026. Related: Blazusiak Attempts To Race Stark Varg in FIM SuperEnduro The FIM Motocross World Championship intends to have a class for electric bikes in 2026, which means electric- and gas-powered dirt bikes won’t be racing against each other anytime soon—at least in MXGP. (Stark Future/) Stark Future issued a pre ..read more
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2023 250–300cc Two-Stroke Motocross Bikes To Buy
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by Serena McKnight
1w ago
The 1970s through early 2000s saw a steady stream of two-stroke motocross bikes. Then there was a slowdown when motorcycle manufacturers started focusing on four-stroke development, and some like Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki even dropped 125cc and 250cc smokers altogether. Yet full-size two-strokes are still around, and have even experienced a resurgence because people have realized (or perhaps always knew) the benefits of owning and riding a two-stroke. This includes simplicity, relatively low cost of maintenance and repair, light weight, and fun factor. The latest crop of 250cc and 300cc two ..read more
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2023 430–511cc Dual Sport Motorcycles To Buy
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by Serena McKnight
1w ago
For exploring the trails, fire roads, and paved roads, smaller-displacement dual sports perform admirably, but if you’re looking for a little more power, especially for handling the rat race on the freeway or highway, you might want a machine with a larger engine that can handle the higher speeds more comfortably. There are six 430–511cc options to choose from in 2023; KTM and Beta offer two each, and there’s one from Husqvarna and another from Honda. Side note: Suzuki and Honda also offer bikes with displacements that exceed this list (Suzuki DR650S and Honda XR650L; a 2023 model of the latte ..read more
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2024 Suzuki RM-Z450 RM Army Edition Technical Information
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by Casey Casper
1w ago
Much like its smaller 250F brother, the 2024 Suzuki RM-Z450 returns unchanged for another model year. The last all-new Suzuki design was released in 2018, so it’s fair to say that consumers are quite familiar with the bike. However, Suzuki has something up its sleeve, as new buyers who purchase either an RM-Z250 or RM-Z450 are eligible for an exclusive RM Army Edition Kit. The marketing package includes Throttle Syndicate graphics and a complete Pro Circuit exhaust system. Featuring a stainless steel header, titanium silencer shell, carbon fiber end-cap, and custom RM Army decals, the exhaust ..read more
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2024 Yamaha YZ250X First Ride Review
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by Allan Brown
1w ago
The market for off-road competition dirt bikes is filled with choices. First, you must consider two-stroke versus four-stroke, then European versus Japanese. Regarding Japanese brands, Yamaha is the only manufacturer still seeing the demand for two-strokes and has a full line of two- and four-stroke cross-country models. Riding the 2024 Yamaha YZ250X at Randy Hawkins’ private ranch. (James Lissimore/) Yamaha’s premier two-stroke off-road offering, the YZ250X is considered one of the best in class. Based on the premix-burning motocross model of the same displacement, it was introduced in 2016 ..read more
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2023 125–150cc Two-Stroke Motocross Bikes To Buy
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by Serena McKnight
1w ago
Things are heating up in the 125–150cc two-stroke motocross segment this year. We’re not just talking about those ever-present “bold new graphics” here. Instead, there are quite a few significant updates and changes shaking things up. First, big developments for a couple of the 125s with the introduction of fuel injection. Then, there’s one less player in the 144cc two-stroke range that allows TM to rule that roost. Take a look at all the two-stroke MX options from KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Yamaha, and TM below, and find out about the updates, general specifications, and pricing. Related: 2023 1 ..read more
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2024 Yamaha YZ250X Technical Information
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by Allan Brown
1w ago
The YZ250X is at the top of Yamaha’s two-stroke cross-country model range, and it received major updates in 2023. We got our hands on the mechanically unchanged 2024 Yamaha YZ250X, and reviewed some of its technical features and differences from the YZ250 motocrosser. Read on to learn more about the bLU cRU’s premix-burning quarter-liter dirt bike designed for off-road and woods racing. Related: 2022 Yamaha YZ250 First Ride Review After an overhaul in 2023, Yamaha’s YZ250X is mechanically unchanged for 2024. (James Lissimore/) The heart of the YZ250X is Yamaha’s proven carbureted liquid-cool ..read more
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