For 2008, the CRF450R’s light and rigid aluminium frame and responsive Works racer suspension systems are now complemented by a revolutionary new Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) for an unbeatable combination of quick, confident control that makes this overwhelming class favourite one of the best-handling dirt bikes you’ll find anywhere.
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Available at Suzuki dealers later this month will be the all-new Suzuki RM250 Paul Edmondson Replica - an enduro specific version of the iconic two-stroke racer. Developed and built in the UK by the four-time World Champion, the limited run machine has been put together with the aim of being the ‘ultimate’ out of the showroom two-stroke enduro weapon.
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Fuel Injection has arrived on production motocross machines, with the introduction of the all-new 2008 RM-Z450 from Suzuki.
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These four-stroke motocross machines feature significant changes over last year's models. Described below are the major changes for each model. The one change that stood out for us was the huge bump in compression for the YZ250F (from 12.5:1 to 13.5:1). In addition to the traditional Yamaha Blue, each bike will be available in a white/red color combination for 2008.
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KTM is starting in the Baja 500 with a brand new sports prototype machine. This race is a shortened version of the legendary Baja 1000. KTM’s rally factory team members Cyril Despres and Chris Blais will be riding together with the Baja specialist David Pearson.
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Off-road racing is inseparably linked to BMW motorcycles. The multiple victories of BMW motorcycles in the Paris Dakar rally are still in recent memory, but the tradition goes much further back than this. Over the last eighty years, not just success in road racing but also outstanding results off the asphalt have attracted great interest.
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Evolution continues on the most revolutionary off road motorcycle of recent years. The 2007 RXV Incorporates a series of improvements destined to confirm its place as an unrivalled competition machine. The new rally verison has arrived too. And there are improvements to the SXV that won the rider's and manufacturer's world titles.
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The four-stroke motocross revolution is set to continue with the new small-capacity CRF150.
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