HIGH PERFORMANCE TEST: 2008 HONDA TRX 450R Posted Date: 1/28/2008 Summary: Honda’s TRX450R will remain exactly the same for 2008. Well, except for
the color of the gas tank. Which is definitely not a bad thing; we’re
just surprised, especially with a few new... Category: Tests
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MODIFIED SPORT QUADS: ALBA ACTION SPORTS POLARIS 525 OUTLAW SAND QUAD Posted Date: 1/25/2008 Summary: When you imagine an outlaw, whether it’s Clint Eastwood in the “Good,
the Bad and the Ugly,” or Russell Crowe in “3:10 To Yuma,” you think of
a tough, bad-to-the-bone predator...
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PROJECT HONDA RACER XR650: GREG STUART & NIC GRANLUND BUILD A LONG- TRAVEL RACE-READY HONDA Posted Date: 1/24/2008 Summary: Southern Californian Greg Stuart’s wife Jamie had a catchy, if not
flattering, name for their project Honda 650 racer. “Stupid Bike was
what she would call it,” recalls Greg. “It was no secret she was not happy with the amount of... Category: Tests
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SPORT MODIFICATIONS: DUNCAN RACING SUZUKI LT-R450 QUADRACER Posted Date: 1/24/2008 Summary: Suzuki moto-pilots already know they have a race-ready rocket in their
garages. As reassuring as that is, one thing you can always count on:
someone else is hard at work making their version of...
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4x4 TEST: 2008 KAWASAKI PRAIRIE 360 4x4 Posted Date: 1/22/2008 Summary: Back in 2002, Kawasaki introduced their 360cc Prairie to the public.
After the first test, we were very pleased with the capabilities of
this mid-sized Ute. It featured a torquey motor with a... Category: Tests
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SPORT COMPARISON SHOOUTOUT: 2008 HONDA 300EX vs. YAMAHA RAPTOR 350 Posted Date: 1/1/2008 Summary: Back in our November 2007 issue we brought you Yamaha’s all-new
entry-level sport machine, the Raptor 250. Its lightweight chassis
combined with a peppy 249cc four-stroke powerplant was the perfect
replacement for the old Blaster. Before we hand over the crown to...
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HIGH PERFORMANCE TEST: QUAD TECH/LAEGAR'S KX450F Posted Date: 2/23/2007 Summary: It’s been over twenty years since we’ve thrown a leg over a machine
like this from Kawasaki. That product was the very powerful Tecate-4
last released as a new model in 1988. This new creation from Kawasaki
will not bear the Tecate-4 moniker. Instead, it will simply be known as
the Kawasaki KFX450R. Category: Tests
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MID-SIZED 4x4 TEST: 2007 SUZUKI KING QUAD 450 4x4 Posted Date: 2/19/2007 Summary: Suzuki has taken their King Quad brand name and extended it to the fastest growing segment of the utility ATV market. Mid-sized 4x4s (400-450cc) are selling like hotcakes, and this class has become the newest focal point of competition among the major players in the ATV business.
SHOOTOUT: CRF450 VS. YFZ450 Posted Date: 4/29/2005 Summary: With the introduction of new sportier quads like the Z400, YFZ450 and the TRX450R, we wanted to rate and compare their racing potential. To help us with this challenge, we called upon Lonestar Racing in Phoenix, Arizona. Lonestar has been building components and complete race quads for competitors on the national scene for over a decade now. Category: Tests
WARNING: Much of the action depicted in this magazine is potentially dangerous. Virtually all of the riders seen in our photos are experienced experts or professionals. Do not attempt to duplicate any stunts that are beyond your own capabilities. Always wear the appropriate safety gear. Copyright 2008 Hi-Torque Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Console Login