…rear end and you’ve got a serious threat for a six-time winner. The last time the Kawasaki KX250F was on top of the box was in our 2006 250F MX Shootout. For 2012 Team Green reworked the KX, also in search of more power and broader powerband. A two-injector set-up now fuels the lime green machine, while…

…two days of testing. The main reason the Kawasaki stands out to me is pure motor. To me it has the best bottom-mid power with pretty good top-end. A 250F has to have good motor, and with the lighter weight suspension is a little less important. If you’re a pro your going to get it re-valved anyway,…

MotoUSA's 2012 Suzu ki RM-Z250 project bike has been turning frequent motos since winning the 250 MX shootout. In the 2012 250 Motocross Shootout , Suzuki’s RM-Z250 proved to have the ideal combination of motor and handling which helped it earn title to best 250F of the year. Since its shootout victory…

Watch the 2013 Kawasaki KX250F Motocross Shootout Video to see what out team says about the green machine. In our 2012 250 Motocross Shootout the Kawasaki KX250F was one of our favorite machines, but it still finished second to the RM-Z250. As the manufacturer with the most wins in the Lites class in…

KTM's new 350 SX-F finally faces off against the 450-class competition. Find out how it fares in the 2012 KTM 350 SX-F Shootout Video . The 2012 KTM 350 SX-F ($8499) fills a long-time void in the motocross industry by offering a motorcycle that combines traits of both the 250 and 450 genres. It’s a…

…addressed in 2011 was remedied and improved upon for 2012. Overall we were very impressed with the YZ-F’s power increase and sure-footed handling. When shootout time rolls around, don’t expect the YZ250F to be in the back of the pack this year. 2012 Yamaha YZ250F Photo Gallery Dirt Bike News Headlines…

…that the 2012 Kawasaki KX250F will be at the top of the list for our testers when our 2012 250 Motocross Shootout rolls around. 2012 Kawasaki KX250F Gallery Dirt Bike News Headlines More Dirt Bike Motorcycle News Recent Dirt Bike Reviews More Dirt Bike Reviews Dirt Bike Dealer Locator 2012 Kawasaki KX250F…

…was a tough year for Yamaha in the shootout, and what makes it even tougher is that this is still a great bike – one that has character not found on the EFI machines. In a class full of high-technology bikes, this 250F feels a little dated. Here’s hoping that 2012 sees a big redesign that has the YZ250F…

…this year and we’ve seen this approach before as a manufacturer prepares for a major overhaul. The YZ250F is due for it and 2012 should bring a new chapter for the original 250F. KTM is closer than the points suggest. KTM 250 SX-F – 4th Place – 80 Points The Austrians made big strides with the 2011…