Motocross

With two new shattering four-stroke dirtbikes available for 2002 in the shape of the Honda CRF450 and Yamaha YZ426, we sent our resident off-road specialist Steven Pheasant to various mudholes around the UK to figure out who's packing the big gun.

John Cantlie reviews the RM-Z250 and reckons he has a pathetically mis-aligned mindset. We'd agree.

KTM have a new 250cc MX bike and it's a belter. In 2007 it'll be road legal but meanwhile the '06 EXC enduro range gets a light tickle.

Niall travels to Holland to injure himself on purpose aboard Suzuki's new, and very grunty, four-stroke motocrosser.

Niall gives Honda's '05 model CRF450 and 250 'crossers a muddy run for their money.

Mossy goes over the hills and far away on Honda's new CRF250-X enduro tool. Off-roading just got a whole lot easier.

This 450 will bulldoze through any bog and climb any mountain. It’s the daddy of the range and not for wimps

A magical balance of power delivery, chassis balance and suspension has been achieved

KTM have a new 250cc MX bike and it's a belter. In 2007 it'll be road legal but meanwhile the '06 EXC enduro range gets a light tickle

Niall gives Honda's '05 model CRF450 and 250 'crossers a muddy run for their money

Niall travels to Holland to injure himself on purpose aboard Suzuki's new, and very grunty, four-stroke motocrosser

Excellent supermoto fun at a restricted rate

Perfect urban commuter. Good value for money and a courier's favourite