Motocross
Kimi Raikkonen Named Kawasaki MXGP Team Principal
Kimi Raikkonen’s Formula 1 career concluded with the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The Finnish driver started his F1 career way back in 2001 and started in 349 races, racking up 103 podiums and 21 wins along the way. Following his departure from the sport, it has just been announced that Raikkonen will head the …
Muc-Off Teams Up With ClubMX for 2022 Supercross Assault
Muc-Off, a retail store dedicated to “being active – whether it’s on a mountain, trail or at the skate park”, has just announced that they will be the official 2022 co-title sponsor for Muc-Off FXR ClubMX – and the AMA Supercross team is more than a little jazzed about the arrangement. The press release tells …
AIMExpo: Ricky Carmichael to Attend as Keynote Speaker
We’ve just had word that Five-time AMA Supercross champion and seven-time AMA Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael will be in the house for 2022’s AIMExpo – and he’s scheduled to be a keynote speaker of the event. The news comes from a press release from AIMExpo, along with the heads-up that the iconic man will be …
MIPS: Freestyle Motocross Icon Carey Hart for Brand Ambassador
Our favorite helmet-based safety technology company has just announced a partnership with Carey Hart – a freestyle motocross pioneer, former championship-winning race team owner, and prominent industry businessman known for being the first motorcyclist to perform a backflip on a 250cc motorcycle. The press release states that Hart will “serve as a safety ambassador for …
Steve McQueen’s Garage Releases Iconic 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross To Auction
It’s been a hot minute since we covered McQueen’s last beastie to go on auction – a gorgeous Husqvarna Viking 360 that sold for a whopping $204,000 at Rob Myers (RM) Sotheby’s – an auction house specializing in rare antique, classic, and sports and racing automobiles since 1979. Now, the same name to let go …
Kawasaki Gives Us the 2022 KX™450SR
Kawasaki has been busy. On top of announcing that they will be releasing a slew of bikes on November 23rd of this year (with the updated MotoCross range released May fourth of 2022), Team Green has just given us an upgraded version of their championship-proven KX™450 platform – the MotoCross flagship of Kawasaki’s lineup -, and it’s …
KTM: A 2022 Debut For The 350 EXC-F Factory Edition
Hot on the heels of the 2022 KTM 450 SMR comes the release of its younger sibling to the dual-sport world. Meet the updated 2022 KTM 350 EXC-F Factory Edition – it’s torquey, it’s got a fresh outfit, and it’s got a list of updated specs as long as my arm proving the beastie is …
Upgrades for the KTM 2022 450 SMR
KTM’s just revealed their updated 2022 450 SMR – and this beastie is ready to roar for the SuperMoto world. Based on the SX-F motocrosser, the KTM SMR’s compact, single overhead camshaft engine is purportedly blessed with 63 pretty ponies, as well as a generous handful of torque that shows off the power band curve …
Robbie Maddison Proves Motorcycles Work On Water
Five days ago, a man named Robbie Maddison completed an intercontinental trip from Europe to Asia, on his motorcycle. Best part, he was able to complete the performance in just under a minute flat – and did I mention the trip was on water? The MotoCross legend and James Bond stunt double had been training for …
NASCAR Motorcycle Races Proposed in Daytona Commission Agenda
Yep, you heard us right. According to a report from The Daytona Beach News-Journal, the proposed NASCAR motorcycle race would be provided to the masses in a three-day event, held by the largest historic racing group in North America – the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA). The plot planned for the event? An open, …
Triumph Announces Plans For Competition Off-Road Motorcycles
Triumph has just announced they’re working on a series of off-road competition motorcycles – and who better to contribute than off-road championship giants Ricky Carmichael and Ivan Cervantes? The all-new competition-level MX and Enduro bikes are currently under development and will purportedly ‘bring all of Triumph’s engineering expertise to riders and racers worldwide.’ Question is, …
2021 Yamaha YZ65 [Model Overview]
The 2021 Yamaha YZ65 is the Perfect MotoCross Starter Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 YZ65 is where off-road competition begins for Yamaha Motorcycles. Powered by a 2-stroke, air cooled single cylinder, the bike is designed from the ground up to meet Junior Motocross 65cc class regulations, and is intended for …
2021 Yamaha YZ85 [Model Overview]
MotoCross Perfection For The Junior Classes Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The YZ85 is the next step up in Junior Motocross competition gear from Yamaha’s 2021 lineup. Powered by an 85cc 2-stroke, air cooled single cylinder, the bike is designed for the advanced junior rider between the ages 10 and 13 for …
2021 Yamaha YZ125 [Model Overview]
The 2021 Yamaha YZ125: MotoCross Perfection For The Junior Classes Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 YZ125 is the first step into serious competition from Yamaha. Powered by a 125cc 2-stroke, liquid-cooled single cylinder, the bike is designed by the Japanese manufacturer for everything from weekend motocross to national and world …
2021 Yamaha YZ250 [Model Overview]
The 2021 Yamaha YZ250: MotoCross Competition With A Big Engine! Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 YZ250 is Yamaha’s entry into professional national motocross. Powered by a 250cc 2-stroke, liquid-cooled, crankcase reed-valve single cylinder, the bike is designed to take a complete thrashing and still win every heat. The no-compromises mentality …
2021 Yamaha YZ250F/FX [Model Overview]
The 2021 Yamaha YZ250F: Serious MotoCross From A Serious Bike Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links If the 2021 YZ250 is Yamaha’s entry into professional national motocross, the YZ250F is designed to jump another class up into lower level supercross and pro 4-stroke motocross. Powered by a 250cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single cylinder, this …
2021 Yamaha YZ450F [Model Overview]
2021 Yamaha YZ450F: SuperCross Capable Without Question Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 YZ450F is Yamaha’s most powerful motocross specific bike. Using a 450cc 4-stroke liquid-cooled engine with titanium valves, the bike produces a serious 53 HP and 33 lb-ft of torque. Like the other off-road models in the 2021 lineup, …
