RUMORS, GOSSIP & UNFOUNDED TRUTHS: PURSUIT OF THE $1 MILLION PRIZE STARTS SATURDAY

09/06/2024 01:30 PM

• MXA’S 2025 COLLECTION OF IN DEPTH VIDEO TESTS

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CR450 FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA 450SXF FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 150SX TWO-STROKE TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KAWASAKI KX450 FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 450SXF FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CR250 FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 250SXF FIRST TEST

• THE GREATEST DEAL IN MOTOCROSS: REAL WORDS, LARGER PHOTOS, MORE TECH DETAILS, STUFF NO ONE ELSE TELLS YOU & YOU GET A $25 ROCKY MTN CREDIT CARD

This is the cover of the October 2024 issue of MXA. It features MXA’s detailed tests of the 2025 KTM 250SXF, 2025 Husqvarna FC450 and a complete look at the 2025 Yamaha motocross line-up. Additionally, there is a interview with Warren Reid and a  close-up look at Roger DeCoster’s last Honda RC500—not just the last time he raced a Honda, but the last time he won a Grand Prix.

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• THE BIGGEST PAYDAY IN MOTOCROSS HISTORY

Chase Sexton (4)  is the number one seed going into the three-round 2024 AMA SuperMotocross 450 Playoffs which start this Saturday. He earned a quarter million dollars last year for finishing third, but wants the full million this year.

We are only one day away from the opening round of thethree-race 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs. Last year was the first-ever AMA SuperMotocross playoffs and at the final round there was a giant payday for the riders. Here are the top ten 450 and 250 competitors from the 2023 AMA SuperMotocross Championship and how much money they earned.

How many AMA 450 Supercross events would Chase Sexton have to win to equal the amount of money that someone will make on September 21 in Las Vegas?  A racer would have to win 71 AMA Supercrosses at $14,000 each to equal the $1 million dollar SuperMotocross 450 payout.

2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS 450 FINAL POINT STANDINGS & PAYOUT
1. Jett Lawrence…$1,000,000
2. Ken Roczen…$500,000
3. Chase Sexton…$250,000
4. Cooper Webb…$200,000
5. Dylan Ferrandis…$150,000
6. Aaron Plessinger…$135,000
7. Justin Barcia…$120,000
8. Adam Cianciarulo…$100,000
9. Garrett Marchbanks…$90,000
10. Colt Nichols…$75,000

Haiden Deegan earned $500,000 last year for his 250 class SuperMotocross Championship victory and he is back this year as the number one seed.

2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS 250 FINAL POINT STANDINGS & PAYOUT
1. Haiden Deegan…$500,000
2. Jo Shimoda…$250,000
3. R.J. Hampshire…$150,000
4. Levi Kitchen…$100,000
5. Jordon Smith…$50,000
6. Justin Cooper…$25,000
7. Max Vohland…$18,000
8. Tom Vialle…$17,000
9. Hunter Lawrence..$16,000
10. Jalek Swoll…$15,000

Aaron Plessinger (7) was third overall in the 2024 AMA 450 National Championship, which earned him a spot on Team USA for the Motocross des Nations along side KTM teammate Chase Sexton and Honda’s Chance Hymas.

2024 AMA 450 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS STANDINGS
(After 11 of 11 rounds)
1. Chase Sexton (KTM)…504
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…462
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…403
4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…371
5. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…362
6. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…297
7. Dylan Ferrandis (Hon)…288
8. Christian Craig (Hus)…244
9. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…210
10. Fredrik Noren (Kaw)…204
11. Phil Nicoletti (Yam)…193
12. Harri Kullas (KTM),,,163
13. Marshal Weltin (Yam)…162
14. Justin Barcia (Gas)…148
15. Grant Harlan (Yam)…144
16. Shane McElrath (Suz)…118
17. Romain Pape (Gas)…106
18. Derek Kelley (KTM)…94
19. Cullin Park (Hon)…91
20. Kyle Chisholm (Suz)…74

There was no drama at the front of the 250 National class as Haiden Deegan is the 2024 AMA 250 National Motocross Champion .

2024 AMA 250 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS
(After 11 of 11 rounds)
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)…481
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)…412
3. Levi Kitchens (Kaw)…405
4. Chance Hymas (Hon)…349
5. Ty Masterpool (Kaw)…316
6. Jo Shimoda (Hon)…289
7. Jalek Swoll (Tri)…277
8. Pierce Brown (Gas)…269
9. Jordon Smith (Yam)…253
10. Ryder DiFrancesco (Hus)…250
11. Julien Beaumer (KTM)…221
12. Joey Savatgy (Tri)…192
13. Casey Cochan (Hus)…164
14. Dilan Schwartz (Suz)…151
15, Max Anstie (Yam)…145
16. Nick Romano (Yam)…145
17. Daxton Bennick (Yam)…124
18. Jett Reynolds (Gas)…99
19. Talon Hawkins (KTM)…89
20. Coty Schock (Yam)…88

EVERY 2024 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS WINNER AT A GLANCE

Jett Lawrence won four 450 Nationals before suffering a thumb injury that sidelined him for the rest of the 2024 AMA 450 Nationals. He will be back in action for the 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs.

Venue                                                                     450                                                     250
May 25…Pala, CA…………………………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)……………Haiden Deegan (Yam)
June 1…Hangtown, CA…………………..Chase Sexton (KTM)…………..Haiden Deegan (Yam)
June 8…Thunder Valley, CO………….Jett Lawrence (Hon)……………Haiden Deegan (Yam)
June 15…Mount Morris, PA…………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)……………Ty Masterpool (Kaw)
June 29…Southwick, MA………………Jett Lawrence (Hon)…………….Haiden Deegan (Yam)
July 6…Red Bud, MI…………………………Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Chance Hymas (Hon)
July 13…Millville, MN…………………….Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Levi Kitchen (Kaw)
July 20…Washougal, WA……………….Chase Sexton (KTM)……………Haiden Deegan (Yam)
August 10…Unadilla, NY………………..Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Levi Kitchen (Kaw)
August 17…Budds Creek, MD………Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Levi Kitchen (Kaw)
August 24…Crawfordsville, IN……..Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Tom Vialle (KTM)
450 National Champion…………………………………..Chase Sexton
250 National Champion…………………………………..Haiden Deegan

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WORKS CONNECTION FORK GUARD REINFORCING KIT

Under the stress of racing and especially using a holeshot device, your forks guards can tear loose from their bottom mounts. The Works Connection Fork Guard Reinforcing kit adds strength to the fork guard for every situation.The new fork  straps are made from durable, corrosion-resistant, 304 stainless steel. The kit includes special ‘flush’ mounted bolts. It is used by Team HRC/Honda and Star Racing Yamaha.

The retail price is $14.95 from www.worksconnection.com.

THINGS YOU WISH YOU COULD UNSEE! THE YAMAHA CROSS HUB PICKUP TRUCK

The Yamaha Cross Hub was a decidedly ugly concept pickup truck—that Yamaha pitched just before gioving up the idea of selling cars.

Inside the Cross Hub cockpit. It seats four passengers, but in a strange diamond-shape that has been used in some Supercars. The driver sits in the center of the cab, while the rear passenger is in tandem with the driver. The two other passengers are offset on each side of the driver.

Yamaha does not sell cars or trucks, although they do produce parts and engines for other car manufacturers—and at one-time supplied a Formula 1 engine. The Cross Hub could be marketed at Yamaha motorcycle dealerships—if all the government hurdles could be jumped. But, this truck never saw production.

It’s big inside and small on the outside. It seems strange that a motorcycle company would design a pickup truck that has to have the motorcycle put in the bed askew. There were no details about an engine or drivetrain.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FLY RACING ZONE ELITE GOGGLES

The Fly Racing Zone Elite goggles are Fly’s newest and most premium piece in the goggle lineup. It features an injection-molded polycarbonate lens and has been race-tested in Supercross, Pro motocross, MXGP and GNCC off-road races. It’s up to the task and ready to rip. The retail price is $99.95 at www.flyracing.com or your local dealer.

• MXA AD OF THE WEEK: “SIX OUT OF THE PAST SEVEN”

CZ may have won six out of the past seven years in the 250 or 500 class back in the 1960s and 1970s with Viktor Arbekov, Joel Robert and Paul Friedrichs, but the 1972 CZ125 was lucky to win a local race. It had the same chassis, seat, tank, wheels and suspension as on the CZ360, but with an anemic 125cc engine. CZ claimed 225 pounds during an era when 125s weight 195 pounds.

• MXA COVER OF THE WEEK: “TOMORROW’S MX BIKES” NEVER GOT HERE

When this August 1993 cover came out, there was little doubt that the lack of signage on motocross bikes had hurt them when it came to signing outside sponsors. Over 30 years ago, Slater Skins and Rhino Skins tried to get race teams to switch to bodywork that would allow sponsors logos to be visible from the stands. Although a handful or Arenacross and freestyle riders adopted them, no factory race teams took the plunge because the motorcycle manufacturers didn’t want the teams covering up the look of their bikes.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ARAI VX-PRO4 BATTLE GRAPHICS

Arai is thrilled to present the Arai VX-Pro4 in the new Battle graphics. The fresh new design comes in yellow and purple. The Arai VX-Pro4 is a great choice for motocross, enduro and off-road use. As with every Arai helmet, the basic and simple organic shell shape is based on the R75 shape concept . The retail price is $759.95 at www.araiamericas.com.

• BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 1980 DERBI RC125

This water-cooled 1980 Derbi RC125, shot at Saddleback Park, may well have been the only one imported to the United States in 1980.

MXA test rider Lance Moorewood on the 1980 Derbi RC125 at Saddleback.

A young Jody Weisel raced an air-cooled Derbi RC125 in 1978.

Jody’s Derbi  RC125 was noteworthy because of its steel girder-style swingarm.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WISECO YAMAHA YZ125 PISTON KIT

The GP Series-forged two-stroke pistons are built on the tried-and-true base of the Pro-Lite piston. Wiseco’s GP Series two-stroke pistons incorporate additional performance, durability-enhancing endurance and sustained rpm two-stroke applications. From play riders putting in hard hours to consistent competition, GP Series two-stroke pistons are up to the challenge. The retail price is
$174.22 at www.wiseco.com.

• WE RIDE A PURPOSE-BUILT DR.D YAMAHA YZ85 TWO-STROKE 

DR.D is making a comeback and they’ve recently jumped into the mini bike and two-stroke markets. In this video, MXA’s Josh Mosiman and Bodie Bushnell ride the new generation 2024 Yamaha YZ85 and compare it with the stock pipe and silencer against DR.D Racing’s setup. Plus, you get to see Josh Mosiman ride a YZ85 at 170 pounds and six foot tall.

• EXHAUST SHOOTOUT: WHICH IS BEST ON THE YAMAHA YZ450F?

• GREAT PLAINS VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES CONTINUES ON SEPT. 22 AT PLEASANTON MX

A class for everyone and every bike: vintage Post-Vintage, Evolution & Minis. For more information go to www.greatplainsvintagemx.org

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: RIDE ENGINEERING KTM/HUSKY/GASGAS DUAL START/STOP SWITCH

The Ride Engineering on/off switch replaces the stock KTM/ GasGas/Husky handlebar-mounted start/stop switch with a new switch that bolts onto the throttle housing. It provides two large buttons—black for start and red for stop. It makes handlebar changes easier and reduces interference with the clutch lever, brake levers or hand guards. Plus, the buttons are easier to press than the stock buttons. The retail price is $109.95 at www.rideengineering.com.

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