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PERFORMANCE APLENTY. What parent doesn’t want the best for his or her kids? You try to give them every advantage you can—a safe place to live, a good education. You try to […]

2018 Honda CRF150R Review

IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY FOR A BIG ADVANTAGE. What parent doesn’t want the best for his or her kids? You try to give them every advantage you can—a safe place […]

2018 Honda CRF250R Review

WINNING STARTS WITH THE HOLESHOT. What does it feel like to win? What does it sound like? What does it take to win? Motocross isn’t a sport for the timid. When you […]

YOUR ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD ADVANTAGE. When the Honda CRF450RX hit the scene last year, it blew everyone away. This was more than just a premier-class motocrosser with an electric starter. It’s a serious […]

2018 Honda CRF450R Review

ABSOLUTE HOLESHOT. ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE. More and more, motocross races are all about getting the holeshot. And Honda’s CRF450R is a machine designed to get you out front by the first turn, and then […]

2018 Honda CRF50F Review

GET THEM STARTED RIGHT. Getting the right start makes all the difference in life: eating the right food, going to the right school, learning the right lessons, establishing the right values. It’s no […]

2018 Honda CRF110F Review

MINI BIKE. MAXIMUM FUN. Once upon a time, a 110cc bike was a machine for adult-sized riders with some experience in the saddle. Then Honda rethought the situation. Sure, small engines make sense […]

2018 Honda CRF125FB (Big Wheel) Review

BIG WHEELS. BIG FUN. Here’s a dilemma many riders—and parents—face: You want a bike that fits right, but one that also has the right features. It’s especially challenging with smaller dirtbikes, because often […]

2018 Honda CRF125F Review

RIGHT FIT. RIGHT RIDE. Motorcycles, especially dirtbikes, are exceptionally personal vehicles. Riding a bike that doesn’t fit right is like trying to run a marathon in shoes that are too big or too […]

2018 Honda NM4 Review

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD. If motorcycles are about anything, they’re about freedom and independence and individuality. You ride your own ride—so why let someone else tell you what your bike should […]

2018 Honda Grom Review

THE PUREST FORM OF MOTORCYCLING. Want to have some serious fun getting from one place to another? As thousands of converts already know, that’s where the Honda Grom comes in. Compact, low […]

2018 Honda CB650F Review

THE PUREST FORM OF MOTORCYCLING. What makes motorcycles special? Where do you even start! For one thing, what you see is what you get. With a bike, nothing’s hidden under a hood […]

2018 Honda CBR650F Review

MEET THE MODERN SPORTBIKE. Used to be sportbikes made you choose between some arbitrary displacement classes. First there was 500s and 750s. Then it was 600s and 1000s. That was all fine if […]

2018 Husqvarna FX450 Review

CLASS LEADING PERFORMANCE. The FX 450 offers class leading performance in a lightweight, capable package. All aspects are designed to offer exceptional performance in conjunction with rider comfort and ergonomics making the […]

2018 BMW K1600B Review

TAKE A RELAXED CRUISE ANYTIME. If you’re hungry for asphalt and for new horizons, then the Bagger is the motorcycle for your journey. With its six cylinders, it delivers impressive power and […]

2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S Review

EYE CATCHING. POWERFUL. AIR COOLED. Enjoy the confident feel of a boxer with an upright and relaxed riding position, coupled with modern technology. Choose from countless customizing options for your own […]

2018 BMW HP4 Race Review

MAXIMIZED TO THE ESSENTIALS. The HP4 RACE is more than the sum of its parts. This bike is pure emotion. From the development right up to the racetrack, passion is what has […]

2018 KTM 150 XC-W Review

MINIMAL FUSS. MAXIMUM FUN. ‘XC’ means cross-country. ‘W’ represents its wide-ratio transmission. ‘KTM’ stands for winning. This model is a race-ready bike built for closed course enduro racing. With the agility of […]

2018 KTM 250 EXC-F Review

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS. Fill an agile, state-of-the-art chassis with an engine delivering class-leading power and torque. Then dress it with top class components, ensuring that the new 4-stroke maintains its edge […]

2018 KTM 250 XC-W Review

PYROTECHNICS. When the smoke clears, you’ll be the last rider standing. The KTM 250 XC-W is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world of Enduro, pummeling it’s more complex 4-stroke […]

2018 KTM 300 XC-W Six Days Review

SIX DAYS. SIX WINS. KTM has ruled off-road for decades. The special edition Six Days models celebrate this success with special performance upgrades and top-of-the-line components. In 2017 the ISDE (International Six […]

2018 KTM 300 XC-W Review

MORE THAN JUST LIGHTNING FAST. 4-stroke rivals, beware: this tool might just be the sharpest in the shed. It’s hard to find a better power-to-weight ratio in the world of Enduro. If […]

2018 KTM 350 EXC-F Review

BUILT TO GET WILD. You don’t just become the bestseller. You have to earn it. With mud, sweat and gears. The power-to-weight ratio of its compact DOHC engine is spot on for […]

2018 KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days Review

SIX DAYS. SIX WINS. KTM has ruled off-road for decades. The special edition SIX DAYS models celebrate this success with special performance upgrades and top-of-the-line components. In 2017 the ISDE (International Six […]

2018 KTM 500 EXC-F Review

THE ALPHA. The KTM 500 EXC-F is the strongest dual sport bike in the world, although that doesn’t mean it’s hard to control. This motorcycle is as lean and civilized as a […]

2018 KTM 50 SX Review

NEVER TOO YOUNG TO LEARN. The KTM 50 SX is a true KTM for young MX riders that are READY TO RACE. It is a genuine dirt bike that, like its bigger […]

2018 KTM 65 SX Review

FAST HAS NO AGE LIMIT. The KTM 65 SX is a fully-fledged piece of sports equipment for young pilots aged around 8- to 12-years-old. This year’s top student features a revolutionary WP […]

2018 KTM 85 SX 17/14 Review

STEP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES. The 11 to 15-year-old riders of the junior class are no longer beginners. These are future champions fighting for victory, no matter if it is the Junior […]

2018 KTM 125 SX Review

KICK START YOUR RACING CAREER. The whip cracking KTM 125 SX has been at the front for years. With phenomenal performance on tap, it will be there for many more seasons to […]

2018 KTM 150 SX Review

IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN. With the agility of a 125 and enough muscle to take the fight to the 250cc 4-strokes, this bike punches well above its weight. Its […]

2018 KTM 250 SX Review

LEADER OF THE PACK. The KTM 250 SX has one of the best power-to-weight ratios in the world of dirt, forming the ultimate punch against more complex 4-stroke rivals. With the […]

2018 KTM 250 SX-F Review

SMALL BORE SUPERSTAR. The KTM 250 SX-F has been on top of the MX2 World Championship for many years now and just added another world title to its crowded trophy cabinet. […]

2018 KTM 350 SX-F Review

THE ULTIMATE COMBO. Since Tony Cairoli first took a KTM 350 SX-F to the top of the MX1 World Championship in 2010, the Red Bull KTM athlete has dominated the class aboard […]

2018 KTM 450 SX-F Review

PURE GOLD ON TWO WHEELS. If gold is what you’re after, a KTM 450 SX-F is what you race. Thanks to its compact engine delivering explosive but controllable power, it’s the weapon […]

2018 Husqvarna FS450 Review

FORMIDABLE PERFORMANCE. Formidable performance The ground-breaking chassis is fitted with the most powerful Husqvarna 450 Supermoto engine ever developed. The 63 horsepower single-overhead-cam 450 cc power plant is designed for optimal mass-centralization within […]

2018 Husqvarna FC450 Review

MUSCULAR PERFORMANCE. Strong, yet usable engine performance catapults the FC 450 into contention at the top of the 450 class. The FC 450 has astonishing force from the SOHC engine, incredible handling from […]

2018 Husqvarna FC350 Review

BALANCE AND PRECISION. With top-level performance guaranteed by the lightweight agility of a 250 and the hard-hitting power of a 450, the FC 350 carves through turns effortlessly and powers down straights aggressively. […]

2018 Husqvarna FC250 Review

RAZOR SHARP AGILITY. An exhilarating, high-revving power delivery and a lightweight and agile chassis, make the FC 250 a true contender in 250 4-stroke racing at all levels worldwide. The 14,000 RPM rev […]

2018 Husqvarna TC250 Review

HIGH INTENSITY THRILLS. The TC 250 signifies the constant development and secure future of the historic 250cc 2-stroke in the Husqvarna line-up. Featuring the latest in chassis and engine design, the lightweight TC […]

2018 Husqvarna TC125 Review

2-STROKE AGILITY. The TC 125, built to the same standards as its larger siblings is designed with premium performance and quality in mind. A compact and powerful engine is combined with a lightweight […]

2018 Husqvarna TC85 17/14 Review

THE NEW AGE. Raising the bar in the competitive 85cc class, the all new generation TC 85 features much of the same technology found in the successful full-size Husqvarna motocross line-up. With an […]

2018 Beta 350 RR-S Review

THIS IS THE EASIEST HANDLING BIKE IN THE 4-STROKE MODEL RANGE. 2018 Beta 350 RR-S REVIEW BY TOTAL MOTORCYCLE Lighter weight with better performance than ever before The new Enduro RR my […]

2018 Husqvarna TC50 Review

PROGRESSION STARTS HERE. Modeled after the full size motocross bikes, the TC 50 features the same striking looks and ergonomic feel in a reduced size to suite the future stars of tomorrow. The similarities […]

2018 Husqvarna FX350 Review

UNMATCHED VERSATILITY. The FX 350 shares much of its engine and chassis architecture with the motocross FC 350, but is tailored for closed course off-road usage. With a maximum output of 58 hp, […]

2018 Husqvarna TX300 Review

THE FUTURE 2-STROKE. The TX 300 signifies the constant development and secure future of the historic 300cc 2-stroke in the Husqvarna off-road line-up. Featuring the latest technology available, the TX 300 is a […]

2018 Husqvarna FE501 Review

LIMITLESS ENDURO. The FE 501 houses the most powerful engine in the Husqvarna enduro range. With large moving components, vibration is kept to a minimum through a counter balancer shaft while a standard […]

2018 Husqvarna FE450 Review

BOUNDLESS POWER. The FE 450 features class leading technology and premium components standard. The chromium molybdenum frame is expertly crafted to offer the ideal flex while the powerful engine features shaft arrangements aimed […]

2018 Husqvarna FE350 Review

ENDURO PROGRESSION. The FE 350 is known for its versatility in all types of terrain. With a lightweight chassis and ample performance, the FE 350 possesses a 450 rivalling power-to-weight ratio while keeping […]

2018 Husqvarna FE250 Review

TOTAL ENDURO PRECISION. The FE 250 is the smallest capacity 4-stroke in the enduro line-up. The small capacity means it is very lightweight and shines in tough technical terrain while delivering a torquey […]

2018 Husqvarna TE300 Review

LIMITLESS ENDURO. There is no wiser choice for serious hard Enduro riders. Built to tackle extraordinary challenges, the TE 300 boasts a lightweight construction with formidable but remarkably smooth power across a wide […]

2018 Husqvarna TE250i Review

REVOLUTIONARY 2-STROKE. A revolution in 2-stroke technology, the TE 250i takes the simple, low maintenance 2-stroke and makes it even simpler. With the addition of electronic fuel injection, fueling is self adjusted meaning […]

2018 Husqvarna TE250 Review

ENDURO REDEFINED. The TE 250 takes the simple, low-maintenance motor concept that is a proven favourite of enduro riders, and progresses it with modern technological advancements. The engine shaft arrangements ensure excellent mass centralization […]

2018 Suzuki GSX250R Review

THE URBAN SPORTBIKE. Introducing the new GSX250R – a fully faired street machine that brings the excitement and riding satisfaction of Suzuki’s Katana sport bike heritage to a broader audience. Built to deliver the […]

2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 SE ABS Review

TROUBLE FREE ADVENTURES. Introduced in 2002, the V-Strom 1000 expanded the popularity of motorcycles in the adventure-category. When a more proficient V-Strom 1000 debuted in 2014, it was also embraced by riders around […]

2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT SE ABS Review

MORE CONVENIENCE, MORE COMFORT, SIMPLY MORE V-STROM. Introduced in 2002, the V-Strom 1000 expanded the popularity of motorcycles in the adventure-category. When a more proficient V-Strom 1000 debuted in 2014, it was also […]

2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Review

BIG HERITAGE, BIG ADVENTURES. You’ve got the power, anywhere, anytime. Slim and light, the powerful V-Twin will provide the necessary drive no matter the situation. MORE CONVENIENCE, MORE COMFORT, SIMPLY MORE V-STROM. Introduced […]

2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT ABS Review

GO FAR, GO BIG. Combining the premium experience with real world usability, the relaxing luxury will let you soar out on your adventures. All you need. Introduced in 2002, the V-Strom 1000 […]

2018 Suzuki DR-Z70 Review

GET THE WHOLE FAMILY INVOLVED. The time has come to get your little ones on the dirt! The Suzuki 2018 DR-Z70 brings ease and convenience to young riders getting started on two wheels. […]

2018 Suzuki DR-Z125L Review

PACKED WITH LOADS OF FUN. Here comes the 2018 DR-Z1250L to make sure young and smaller stature riders can tackle the dirt. Larger 19-inch front and 16-inch rear tires, as well as a […]

2018 Suzuki RMX-450Z Review

REWRITE THE RULES. Powerful, torquey fuel-injected 449cc engine. Slim, aggressively styled chassis and bodywork. Electric starter. Full-function, two-mode instrument cluster. Enduro lighting. Additional chassis protection. Sharing core technologies with Suzuki’s Championship-winning open-class RM-Z450, […]

2018 Suzuki RM85 Review

CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER. The 2018 RM85 continues to carry on the powerful tradition of racing excellence in the Suzuki motocross family. The reliable two-stroke engine produces smooth power at any rpm with an emphasis […]

2018 Suzuki RM-Z250 Review