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2021 250cc FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT
SHOOTOUT
L
ike an old-school western standoff, a win-
ner in the 250cc motocross class is de-
cided when the dust settles, and one bike
stands above the rest. Manufacturers keep a
close eye on their competition with hands at the
ready, eager to draw and pull the trigger without
hesitation. Each year the competition is chock-
full with a cast of unique characters—all fierce
and hungry for their chance as the new leader in
town. While the whistling sounds of "The Good,
The Bad, and The Ugly" played in the back-
ground, we placed six machines head-to-head
in our own small-bore standoff conducted at
Cahuilla Creek MX and Glen Helen Raceway.
Over the past few years, an obvious blue vic-
tor has leveled the competition and retained the
sheriff badge in the town of 250F motocrossers.
This year, however, a crew of bandits are keen
on closing the gap and overthrowing the current
regime. They've added ammunition with updates
in the suspension, engine and tech depart-
ments. An all-new brand even entered the fight
STANDOFF
A SMALL-BORE
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