2022 Honda CRF450R
Overall Review
The 2022 Honda CRF450R is finally here and we had the chance to test the updated machine at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park. The 2021 CRF450R model hit the production floor with a completely new design including a new frame, updated suspension, updated motor characteristics, hydraulic clutch, and a new look overall. However, it was quite noticeable that both the suspension settings and ECU mapping were far from perfect in 2021. New for 2022, Honda came to the table with updated mapping and
EKS Brand Lucid Goggle
Vital Review
Tested: EKS Brand Lucid Goggle
The Good
Protection, field of view, ease of use, looks
The Bad
Red fleece is a tiny bit distracting
Overall Review
Brad Resnick EKS Brand made the leap into the rigid-lens goggle category with its latest goggle, the Lucid. It has a unique but super easy-to-use lens retention system and swapping lenses is a hassle-free operation. The field of view is very large while the goggle isn’t so large that it has helmet fitment issues. The multi-layer foam does a good job of sweat absorption and the wide strap with outriggers holds the goggle firmly against your face. One of my favorite things about the Lucid goggle
EKS Brand Lucid Goggle
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Scott USA Prospect Sand/Dust Light Sensitive Goggle
Vital Review
Tested: Scott Prospect LS Goggle
The Good
One goggle for all light conditions, can ride as the sun sets or rises without swapping goggles.
The Bad
Doesn't get super dark, the Prospect is still a pretty big goggle that might not fit perfectly with smaller faces.
Overall Review
Released a few years back, the Prospect goggle from Scott is their premier, top-of-the-range goggle. When it was launched, the main changes to the goggle was that it had a much wider field of view and had a four-pen lens locking system that kept the lens in the frame of the goggle no matter how hard it was hit. Now we are looking at the LS (light sensitive) Prospect with a photochromic lens that changes tint with how much UV light hits it, just like Transition lens eyeglasses. Scott Prospect LS
Lainer Suspension Epica Works Fork and Impact18 Shock
Overall Review
There are a lot of motocross suspension tuners out there, but few shops offer their own A-Kit fork and shock built nearly from scratch. If you want a basic revalve or spring change, Lainer Suspension can definitely handle it, but that's not what we are testing on this 2021 GASGAS MC 250F. Instead of tuning the suspension Walther Lolli, Co-Founder of Lainer Suspension created his own. Building off the Epica Fork Cartridge Kit (that can be purchased on its own) Lainer uses KYB inner and outer fork
Yoshimura RS-12 Stainless Full Exhaust With Aluminum Muffler
The Good
Huge difference over stock, mostly on the bottom end, but still pulls great on top. Doesn't feel like it needs to be remapped to get the most performance out of it.
The Bad
Still expensive even for a stainless system. Have to build the hardware.
Overall Review
As we all know, the 2021 GASGAS models are slightly changed KTM/Husqarnas at slightly cheaper prices. Yet one of the very few differences between the three models is the stock exhaust systems. KTM and Husky’s 250Fs off the showroom floor have an in-house designed exhaust system that has a resonator dubbed the Flow Design Header, which is the bulbous part of the header pipe that looks sort of like an FMF Mega Bomb or a very small two-stroke pipe. In an effort to keep costs down on the GASGAS
2021 Honda CRF450RX
Overall Review
Looking at the Honda line-up of 2021 bikes, the focus was on the new-from-the-ground up Honda CRF450R, and rightfully so. It saw some of the biggest changes to any 450 motocrosser to date. But take a small step out of the "motocross only" world into the wider arena of cross country and off-road riding, and that community of riders got an all new bike as well: The 2021 Honda CRF450RX. The RX model was introduced in 2016 as a 2017 model year machine. It was the first "cross country" specific dirt
2021 Honda CRF450RWE
Overall Review
We got our hands on the 2021 CRF450R Works Edition at Cahuilla Creek Raceway this week. What’s different on this year’s bike from last year? Is it worth the extra money? How much of a difference do the upgrades make? We answer all those questions and give you a riding impression on the new Honda CRF450RWE. Click play and check it out!
2021 Suzuki RM-Z450
Overall Review
Here is the 2021 Suzuki RM-Z450. No, not a lot changed. Actually, just the graphics and the addition of a tuning app are all that has happened to the premier class yellow bike over the last three years. Ping takes a spin on the latest model which feels exactly like the previous two model years, because it is exactly the same bike. We plan on getting more into the tuning app which is pretty easy and intuitive to use, but so far, the pre-programed maps don't make drastic changes to the ride feel
Fox Racing Raceframe Impact Soft Back Chest Protector
The Good
High level of protection, super comfortable, not too hot.
The Bad
Doesn't work the best with a neck brace
Overall Review
Words by Chris Siebenhaar It appears as though wearing a chest protector is gaining popularity once again, with both the leading brands creating them and motocross riders of all levels wearing them. For years it seemed almost taboo to be wearing some sort of chest guard, and a full wrap-around chest protector? Forget about it. Through those years, it meant I was left eating lunch at the uncool kid’s table. I’ll be honest, I like wearing as much protection as possible, so long as it’s not