X-Games are the prestigious world championships for extreme sport category which was first held in 1995. In practice, the X-Games are divided into two championships summer and winter. And motocross included summer category, with some criteria namely speed and style competition, freestyle, and endurocross.
Motocross is a motorcycle that was made to go through rocks steep and muddy streets. So, how to shape and specification of the motorcycles which was ridden by the champion at the X-Games competition? Here we summarize for you:
Motocross is a motorcycle that was made to go through rocks steep and muddy streets. So, how to shape and specification of the motorcycles which was ridden by the champion at the X-Games competition? Here we summarize for you:
1. Suzuki RM 250
RM is a trail motorcycle series that produced by the Japanese motor company, Suzuki for the first time in 2002. RM stands for Racing Model, a series that was deliberately made for motocross racing.
Travis Pastrana won the gold medal in freestyle motocross category in 2005. Changes from previous series that feels sturdy body frame, the new machine would make this series of Suzuki motorcycle a serious challenger from Yamaha at the time.
Travis Pastrana and his DC Shoe Bike Suzuki RM 250. (Picture from: http://www.scigacz.pl/) |
2. Honda CRF 450
To launch the the first series named CRF 450R, followed by the 2004 called CRF 250.
Ricky Carmichael's 2004 Works Honda CRF450. (Picture from: http://www.flickriver.com/) |
3. KTM 450
The Austrian motor company Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkepolz Mattighofen or KTM began producing motocross in 1954. Originally this was a company engaged in the metal processing.
Step Up gold medalist, Ronnie Renner and his KTM 450. (Picture from: http://www.vitalmx.com/) |
4. Yamaha YZ450F
Yamaha YZ450F is a motorcycle series 4 steps which are made available to replace the YZ250 series which is slowly reduced production.
This motorcycle is the first motor cross that use Titanium suspension.
This motorcycle is the first motor cross that use Titanium suspension.
Yamaha YZ450F. (Picture from: http://www.vitalmx.com/) |
5. Kawasaki KXF450
The motor cycle is using a 2 stroke engine that was first introduced in 1974. In the U.S. market, the less desirable type of motorcycle and then Kawasaki issued KX450F in 2005 by using a 4 stroke engine.
The motor cycle is using a 2 stroke engine that was first introduced in 1974. In the U.S. market, the less desirable type of motorcycle and then Kawasaki issued KX450F in 2005 by using a 4 stroke engine.
Josh Hansen's Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki KXF450. (Picture from: http://motorcyclees.com/) |