Types of Motocross Bikes
Motocross bikes are highly specialized racing motorcycles capable of handling very rough terrain at high speed. The machines are primarily built by off-shore manufacturers including, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha and KTM.
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Honda CRF
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Japan's Honda CRF line was launched in 2002. The bikes carry liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engines and are raced in the 250cc class. The bike carries a five-speed transmission and dual-wheel disk brakes. The manufacturer's retail selling price is $6669 as of October 2009.
Kawasaki KXF
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Similarly to the Honda, the Kawasaki KX motocross series carries a 250cc liquid cooled single-cylinder, four-stroke engine. The bike offers a five-speed transmission and dual-wheel disk brakes. The manufacturer's retail selling price is $8,049.
Suzuki RMZ
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Another successful Japanese bike is the Suzuki RM-Z 250. The bike carries a 250cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. A five-speed transmission and disk brakes round out this racer. The manufacturer's retail selling price is $6,699.
KTM SXF
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Austria's KTM SXS carries a 250cc two-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The bike offers a five-speed transmission and all-wheel disk brakes. The manufacturer's retail selling price is $6,598.
Yamaha YZF
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The YZ has been in production since the early 1970s. The bike carries a 250cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine. The bike offers a five-speed transmission and dual-wheel disk brakes. The manufacturer's retail selling price is $6,990.
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