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HONDA’S OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO KEN ROCZEN’S DEPARTURE FROM TEAM HONDA
2023 “FIRST LOOK” YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS BY BIKE & MEDIA OUTLET
THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: BARNETT, MULDER, LILES, CANARD & REID
“SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” MOTOCROSS AT GLEN HELEN TOMORROW, SEPT. 17
MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE THE 2023 GASGAS MC250F
MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 KAWASAKI KX250
THIS WEEK IN MXA: 250 vs 350 vs 450 LAP TIME COMPARISON
MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 GASGAS MC450F
MXA TEAM TESTED: ALPINESTARS BIONIC ACTION CHEST PROTECTOR
MXA TEAM TESTED: BOLT MX KAWASAKI KX250/KX450 PERMA-NUT
FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: REMO BERLESE’S INNOVATIVE JETT J1 BOOTS
MXA TEAM TESTED: NITROMOUSSE & NITROWEDGE FOAM INSERTS
The 2023 KTM mini bike lineup didn’t receive the exotic updates that we see for the 2023 four-stroke or two-stroke ranges, but these bikes did earn some new brakes, new Maxxis tires and new graphics. Learn about the 2023 KTM mini bikes below and click the link to learn about the 2023 KTM big bikes.
Electric Motor: 48 V – BLDC Motor with Outer Rotor Rated Output: 2 kW / 3,200 RPM Max Power: 5kW / 3,900 RPM Torque: 13.8 Nm from 0 RPM Max Motor Speed: 6,000 RPM Final Drive: 8:46 Cooling: Air Cooled Battery: Lithium-Ion KTM Capacity: 907 Wh Charging Time 100%: 70 minutes Charging Time 80%: 45 minutes Charging Power: 900 W Frame: Double Grinded Central Double-Cradle-Type Frame Subframe: Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Handlebar: Tapered Aluminum Ø 28/22/18 mm Front Suspension: WP XACT 35 USD Ø 35 mm Rear Suspension: WP XACT PDS Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 205 / 185 mm; 8.07 / 7.28 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 160 mm / 160 mm Front/Rear Rims: 1.50 x 12” / 1.60 x 10” Aluminum Front/Rear Tires: 60/100 x 12” / 2.75 x 10” Chain: 1/2 x 3/16 in Steering Head Angle: 24º Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm Wheelbase: 1,032 mm ± 10 mm / 40.6 ± 0.4 in Ground Clearance: 235 mm / 9.2 in Seat Height: 665 mm / 26.2 in Weight, Approx: 40.8 kg / 89.9 lbs
Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke Displacement: 84.9 cc Bore / Stroke: 47 / 48.95 mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 6 Gears Fuel System: Keihin PWK 28 Lubrication: Premix 40:1 Primary Ratio: 20:64 Final Drive: 13:46 Cooling: Liquid Cooling Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc DS Clutch, Formula Hydraulics Ignition: MEDJ digital Frame: Central Tube Frame, Chrome Molybdenum Subframe: Aluminum Handlebar: Tapered Aluminum Ø 28/22 mm Front Suspension: WP XACT USD Fork, Ø 43 mm Rear Suspension: WP XACT, PDS Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 278 / 350 mm 11 / 12 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 240 mm / 220 mm Front/Rear Rims: 1.40 x 17” / 1.60 x 14” Excel – Black Front/Rear Tires: 70/100-17” / 90/100-14” MAXXIS Chain: 1/2 x 5/16 in Silencer: Aluminum Steering Head Angle: 24º Triple Clamp Offset: 14 mm Wheelbase: 1,290 mm ± 10 mm / 50.8 in ± 0.4 in Ground Clearance: 336 mm / 13.2 in Seat Height: 865 mm / 34 in Tank Capacity, Approx: 5.2 L / 1.4 gal Weight (without fuel), Approx: 67 kg / 147.7 lbs
Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke Displacement: 64.9 cc Bore / Stroke: 45.0 / 40.8 mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 6 Gears Fuel System: Mikuni VM 24 Lubrication: Premix 60:1 Primary Ratio: 23:75 Final Drive: 14:48 Cooling: Liquid Cooling Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc Clutch, Formula Hydraulics Ignition: AET Digital Frame: Central Tube Frame, Chrome Molybdenum Subframe: Aluminum Handlebar: Tapered Aluminum Ø 28/22 mm Front Suspension: WP XACT USD Fork, Ø 35 mm Rear Suspension: WP XACT Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 215 / 270 mm; 8.5 / 10.6 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 198 mm / 160 mm Front/Rear Rims: 1.60 x 14” / 1.60 x 12” Front/Rear Tires: 60/100-14” / 80/100-12” Chain: 1/2 x 1/4 in Silencer: Aluminum Steering Head Angle: 25.5º Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm Wheelbase: 1,137 mm ± 10 mm / 44.8 in ± 0.4 in Ground Clearance: 280 mm / 11 in Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in Tank Capacity, Approx: 3.5 L / 0.92 gal Weight (without fuel), Approx: 53 kg / 116.9 lbs
Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke Displacement: 49 cc Bore/Stroke: 39.5/40.0 mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: Single Gear Automatic Fuel System: Dell’Orto PHBG 19 BS Lubrication: Premix 60:1 Primary Ratio: 33:61 Straight Cut Reduction Gear Final Drive: 11:40 Cooling: Liquid Cooling Clutch: Centrifugal Clutch (Adjustable) Ignition: Selettra 2p D36 Frame: Central Tube Frame, Chrome Molybdenum Subframe: Steel Handlebar: Tapered Aluminum Ø 28/22/18 mm Front Suspension: WP XACT USD Ø 35 mm Rear Suspension: WP XACT Monoshock Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 205 / 185 mm; 8.07 / 7.28 in Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 160 mm / 160 mm Front/Rear Rims: 1.50 x 12” / 1.60 x 10” Front/Rear Tires: 60/100 x 12” / 2.75 x 10” Chain: 1/2 x 3/16 in Silencer: Aluminum Steering Head Angle: 24.0º Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm Wheelbase: 1,032 mm ± 10 mm / 40.6 ± 0.4 in Ground Clearance: 252 mm / 9.92 in Seat Height: 684 mm / 26.9 in Tank Capacity, Approx: 2.3 L / 0.61 gal Weight (without fuel), Approx: 41.5 kg/ 91.5 lbs
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HONDA’S OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO KEN ROCZEN’S DEPARTURE FROM TEAM HONDA
2023 “FIRST LOOK” YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS BY BIKE & MEDIA OUTLET
THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: BARNETT, MULDER, LILES, CANARD & REID
“SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” MOTOCROSS AT GLEN HELEN TOMORROW, SEPT. 17
MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE THE 2023 GASGAS MC250F
MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 KAWASAKI KX250
THIS WEEK IN MXA: 250 vs 350 vs 450 LAP TIME COMPARISON
MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 GASGAS MC450F
MXA TEAM TESTED: ALPINESTARS BIONIC ACTION CHEST PROTECTOR
MXA TEAM TESTED: BOLT MX KAWASAKI KX250/KX450 PERMA-NUT
FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: REMO BERLESE’S INNOVATIVE JETT J1 BOOTS
MXA TEAM TESTED: NITROMOUSSE & NITROWEDGE FOAM INSERTS