Yamaha has always been good on the trails, but never as good as the 2009 model range that was recently introduced. A benchmark for that lineup and for its class is the new WR450F. Both reliable and awesome performing, the bike stands out immediately as the solution to your off and on road riding needs. So check up on it! Introduction Although the bike didn’t suffer that much of refinement as next year’s model, it does stand out thanks to the amazingly strong-pulling motor (...)

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Kawasaki has created the KX85 for riders who aim at improving their skills in or out of designated competitions and it also achieved the best bang for the buck in this class. It intends on keeping things this way for 2009 so it introduces the latest model, which is also the one reviewed by us today. The Kawasaki KX85 Monster Energy is new for 2009 and plans on bringing a fresh feel among all that Green (for the money, I suppose). Not highly priced, but definitely a change, the Monster (...)

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Suzuki carries on leading kids on their way to success in 2009 and the RM85 is THE bike helping it do that. You may have noticed that the RM85L doesn't retrieve in the 2009 line-up, but yet again, the RM125 and RM250 aren't also. It is all part of Suzuki's strategy of keeping their best motocrossers on sale for 2009 and plan a radical revision for 2010. Introduction As you can expect, the bike doesn’t bring new technical achievements (given to its class) and its bigger motocross (...)

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For 2009, BMW Motorrad introduces a freshened-up version of the G 650 X Country, the versatile motorcycle that found its place in people's hearts and garages world wide. The German bike manufacturer considered that the bike doesn't quite need a heavy revision so it simply made it more comfy, safer and more appealing. Introduction Created for commuting on all kinds of surfaces, the model has benefited of great attention in what concerns the height of the saddle which was reduced to 800 (...)

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Suzuki has indeed got rid of its 125cc two-stroke RM, but that was only to make room for the RM-Z250, a bike that has significantly evaluated during these past years and which unveils itself as reaching the highest levels of refinements you can encounter in the given class. Introduction Presented as a 2009 model, the RM-Z250 follows its bigger brother’s recipe and gets itself an upgraded design which consists in a new set of graphics, matching seat cover, yellow front number (...)

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Suzuki practically based RM's 2009 revision on the fact that it gets fuel injection, a first in motocross racing, and together with that it improved the entire bike in their attempt of becoming a track leader and the most feared opponent ever to be faced by the competition. Let's see if they succeeded. Introduction Now if the bike was to be fuel injected engineers plans didn’t include any early technology weaknesses so they turned their heads towards GSX-R road racers and (...)

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Kawasaki offers its own, unique solution to the translation from mini bikes to full-sized motocross machines: the KX100! With its 99cc engine and larger wheels, it is the purest blend of both worlds and it is not afraid showing it out on the track. Performance, handling and balance is what Kawasaki aimed at when created the new mid-sized motocross ride so it should receive great recognition for it. Introduction For 2009, KX’s main components were revised, leading to an even (...)

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Kawasaki has made quite an entry with the all-new KX250F two years ago, but with the stiff competition encountered on the motocross track, a radical new approach had to be made towards this bike. The recipe is the same as in the case of its bigger sibling, the KX450F: a lightened engine that pulls stronger finds its place on the refined chassis. The look is also refreshed so Kawasaki's out with the best against its competitors. Introduction Purely designed for racing, the 2009 banger (...)

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Kawasaki carefully planned the radical revision that implies all of its motocross models, with the KX450F being a top priority. It is the first new model to be launched after the bike's introduction and it is definitely the best of Kawasaki so far. Especially redesigned to better deal with the track's demands and the continuously advancing competition, the 2009 Kawasaki KX450F reaches the highest levels of performance and refinement, leaving us craving for one. Introduction The latest (...)

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Yamaha's new YZ85 stands as one of the best means to power you from mini bikes to the real think. Even though it still is an evolutionary step in an ambitious rider's career, this is the bike on which the first racing skills are being developed and that's all that matters sometimes. A smaller replica of the YZ250 and YZ125, the recently revised two-stroke model is sure to be a great success because no matter what you'll do, it doesn't manage to stay behind even if you play around with palls on (...)

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Designing a bike is never easy, but it seems that Yamaha has got the perfect recipe as it pulls it through, managing to release better performing competition bikes with each year that passes. For 2009, the YZ125 doesn't miss its revision and further perfects the already great features such as the engine and chassis. Even though not the most important model year because the bike was also improved for 2008, it does catch our attention once again, and that is never a bad thing. Introduction (...)

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CPI's little 50cc Super Motard and Enduro models grow up both receiving 250cc powerplants, these bikes may prove to be real contenders with high tech materials for the engines and Italian design they are both powerful and beautiful with easy modifications turning them into real track winners in their class. CPI SM250 Dogma from RT Dogma on Vimeo. year:2009 price: $3300 (Launch price in Taiwan) Horse Power @ RPM: 24HP @ 8000 RPM Engine: Liquid cooled, single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHC (...)

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Yamaha wasn't planning to wait for its AMA Supercross Lites opponents and then have the YZ250F launched as it knew exactly what the bike needed so that it would perform excellently in 2009. Refinements to the engine make it pull stronger across the rev range and the ones brought to the chassis result in a sharper steering and a better bump-absorbing bike. Introduction 2009 is a very important model year for the Yamaha YZ250F as the bike wasn’t just a little bit refreshed, but (...)

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One of the most appreciated and awaited models in Yamaha's 2009 motocross lineup, the YZ250, is designed to win and it says it out loud. With an YPVS Power valve-equipped two-stroke engine claimed to perform better than any previous generation and a light aluminum frame housing, it is expected to be an even bigger blast out on the track, especially now that it is being fitted with ProTaper aluminum handlebars and Excel rims. Introduction Although it didn’t suffer a major (...)

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Next year's YZ450F intends on taking even further the levels of performance and sweetness that come together with the Yamaha name so it brings up a range of small, but decisive refinements concerning especially handing and style. This might be exactly the bike you've been craving for as Yamaha ruled the AMA Motocross Championship this year. Introduction Yamaha hopes that 2009 will be a very successful year for them on the tracks and trails around the world and it doesn’t just (...)

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