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SHOOTOUT I 2025 450CC FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT
MAY
BEST BIKE
KTM 450 SXF VS. HUSQVARNA
VS. GASGAS MC 450F VS. KAWASAKI
M
otocross is a true meritocracy where
the best rise to the top. It's the best
who win the most races, make the
most money, and sell the most bikes. Their
feedback then shapes the next generation of
bikes, which eventually trickle down to the
consumer level. The real winner, then, is you.
With every manufacturer vying for your busi
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ness, only the best can survive.
Each brand gets what they think is the best
racers, engineers, and testers, all to sign off
on their newest model and then market it as
"the best." Well, which one is best? We gath
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ered six of this year's best 450cc motocross-
ers to find out.