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
Leatt 4.5 Boots
Overall Review
Last year Leatt released its first foray into the motocross footwear market with the 5.5 Boot Flexlock. At just under $400 it lands in the lower end of the premier-level boots. But, that is still not in your budget, for $299.99 you can get a very similar boot, the 4.5, and save some cash. With a First Ride, this is not a full test for durability and wear, just an initial impression on fit, feel, and function. On my handy dandy kitchen scale the pair weighs in at 7.8 lb which is on the lighter
Tokyo Mods ECU Remap
Vital Review
Tested: Tokyo Mods ECU Remap
The Good
Very simple to ship out and get back, a noticeable improvement across the RPM range, better throttle response and "connected" feeling, cheaper than aftermarket ECU
The Bad
Not adjustable by rider like Vortex ECU, if you chose a map for a specific type of riding and/or specific fuel and change it, you might need to remap again.
Overall Review
Most modern motocross engine tuners will tell you one of the simplest ways to get more out of your stock dirt bike is to get an aftermarket ECU. And while this is true and even easier than swapping out the pipe for some beautiful ti/carbon system, aftermarket ECUs are not cheap by any means. This is where Tokyo Mods comes in. For our 2021 Kawasaki KX450, we asked for an extra ECU so that we could have one remapped by Tokyo Mods and leave the other stock to ride them back to back on the same day
Tokyo Mods ECU Remap
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