• LOOKING FOR THE BEST SELLING 110CC PIT BIKE? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE HONDA CRF110F

Honda’s air-cooled, single-cylinder CRF100F comes with electric starting and a kickstarter (just in case). Of all of the available 110cc play bikes, the CRF110 is the only one that is fuel-injected. Drive is implemented by a four-speed transmission with an auto-clutch so that it can be mastered by rank novices and young kids with ease because it resists stalling.The drum brakes are adequate for it’s very light 170-pound wet weight Best of all, it has a list price of $2499 and is available in Honda dealerships everywhere.

• THE TWINS: LUCAS COENEN AND HIS BROTHER SACHA ALWAYS DREAMED OF RACING AGAINST THEIR AMA HEROES AND THEY GOT THEIR CHANCE IN COLORADO AT OVER 6000 FEET. Lucas Coenen loved racing in America.

At their first-ever AMA National, Lucas went 2-2 in the 450 class, while his twin brother,Sacha, who is leading the MXGP 250 World Championship, got a terrible start in the first 250 moto to finished 14th, but came charging back in the second moto to win (with enough time to pick his bike up and race it over the finish line jump before realizing that he broke his collarbone in the crash).

Sacha was wild riding to say the least.

Meanwhile in the 450 class Lucas Coenen also crashed, while impressing the powers-that-be with his talent. It was the kind of riding that would earn anyone a full boat ride in America. The fly in the ointment for the Coenen’s was that they already had a full boat ride with the DeCarli KTM team, who disapproved of the brothers coming to America during a break in the MXGP series and did not want them to come the USA and race, since they were both leading their respective MXGP series, Sacha in the 250 World Championship and Lucas in the MXGP 450 Championship. We will have to wait to see if they get to come back to the USA in the future.

• AIROH HELMETS BRING NEW PRODUCTS TO THE U.S.

With a renewed commitment toward assembling the best distribution and sales team in the United States, Airoh Helmets of Italy has obtained and secured distribution rights for the innovative brand’s world-renowned helmet products with an all-new Airoh USA facility and team Mr. Dennis Bloch, affiliated with Seven MX, James Stewart’s apparel company, will be heading up the new distribution, marketing, and sales teams here in America. More well-known helmet executives and sales representatives will be following at the product’s media launch to be held in southern California on January 23rd.Known for its incredibly beautiful and functional Italian designs, Airoh Helmets will be revealing its latest products for distribution to dealers in 2026. Its upgraded facility located in Bergamo, northern Italy complete with its own wind tunnel and helmet testing laboratory is true to its founder’s mission: to create and produce high-quality helmets that are synonymous with safety, design, and performance. It is true many other helmet brands make similar claims, but it is undisputed that Italian companies have a keen eye for beautiful design and par-excellence taste. Founder Antonio Locatelli has always had a deep passion for the racing world and has thus included its embedded DNA into each product manufactured and beautifully crafted in Bergamo, Italy, enabling the company to obtain 150 world titles in motorcycle racing. Dennis Bloch, CEO of AIROH USA, says, “Airoh has had a presence in the USA Supercross field for about 10 years, but we are now equipped with a broader product lineup and an exceptional sales team to make a significant impact. From off-road and street to cruiser and sportbike helmets, Airoh is poised to offer it all. Nicknamed the ‘Ferrari for your head,’ the brand captivates anyone who sees it—and truly impresses once they pick it up. Known for its deep racing heritage, lightweight design, and striking aesthetics, Airoh stands apart.”

• HUSQVARNA WAVES THE WHITE FLAG

There was a lot to be suspicious of when Husqvarna elected not to import the 2026 FC250, FC350 or FC450 to their dealers in the USA. When quizzed, they admitted that they had plenty of left-over 2025 models in their warehouses and the dealers could order those three models from the warehouse to fill any demand. Meanwhile, GasGas dropped their AMA race team and pawned their high-price factory riders off to either KTM or Husqvarna so that the riders could get their contracts fulfilled. This year Husky kept R.J. Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart (because they still had time on their contracts), but Mookie is nursing an injury, and wants to wait for the SMX Playoffs before coming back, while R.J. is doing well enough in the 450 class to maybe sign with a bigger team for 2027. Since neither one is bashful about shopping around for a new ride, it’s obvious that Husqvarna isn’t stopping them from talking. Husqvarna’s real strength in in the 250 class

• FIRST LOOK! TM IS BACK IN THE USA!

2027 TM 300MX

TM Moto has offered an early look at its 2027 motorcycle lineup. We found these photos TM Moto UK’s Facebook page today as TM did a launch yesterday in Italy giving riders their first glimpse of the Italian manufacturer’s latest motocross, enduro and supermoto models.

Complete specifications and technical updates have not yet been released, but the first 2027 TM Moto photos reveal a broad selection of two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles. The images include 125cc, 250cc, 300cc and 450cc models, along with competition-focused supermoto machines.

• WHAT’S NEW ON THE 2027 TM MOTO MODELS?

The first bike in the photo is a 2027 TM MX 250 ES 2T Corse.

The first photos show multiple 2027 TM two-stroke motorcycles, including 125cc, 250cc and 300cc models. TM remains one of the manufacturers committed to developing competition-focused two-strokes for motocross and off-road riding.

Here is the TM Enduro model 300 two-stroke.

The new motorcycles feature TM’s familiar aluminum frames, large expansion chambers and aggressive blue-and-white bodywork. We will have to wait for the official specifications to learn whether TM has made changes to the engines, chassis, suspension or electronic systems.

• 2027 TM SUPERMOTO MODELS

This is the 2027 TM SMK 450 ES FI 4T Corse Supermoto bike. 

The 2027 TM supermoto models shown in the photos are equipped with 17-inch wheels, road-racing tires and oversized front brakes. These machines combine motocross-style chassis with components designed specifically for high-performance asphalt riding. TM Moto continues to support the supermoto category with pavement-focused versions of its competition motorcycles. We will update this story when TM Moto releases additional information about its 2027 motocross, enduro and supermoto motorcycles.

• WE THOUGHT WE SHOULD GO BACK TO THE LAST TM WE TESTED

TM is back in the USA! The 2025 TM 300MX two-stroke is the TM we’ve tested in three years was the first restart, but TM’s previous importer, Ralf Schmidt, parted ways with the Italian brand. But Now, 71 Powersports LLC, took over TM Moto USA, and they are bringing the exotic Italian motocross and off-road bikes back into the States. (see more below)

The coil-spring forks are from Kayaba, and the shock is made by TM. It has a Brembo hydraulic clutch and Brembo front brake with a Nissin rear brake. It comes with a Regina GPX O-ring chain, Bridgestone Battlecross X31 tires, Takasago Excel rims with VPX hubs (still a nine-bolt rear sprocket), a Twin Air filter and lots of Allen bolts throughout the whole machine. TM uses the same frame for its 300MX and EN300 (Enduro) models.

The frame has mounts for a kickstand and a handlebar lock; however, it’s different from the four-stroke TMs, which have different frames and subframes to fit the rear-mounted fuel tank. Another benefit to buying a bike from a smaller manufacturer is that you can order a customized bike from the factory. The TM 300MX we tested a year ago retailed for $10,395 in its stock form, but ours was upgraded from the factory. It came with Kayaba A-kit forks with Kashima-coated uppers and DLC-coated lowers ($925), a kickstarter in addition to the electric starter ($300), rubber-mounted handlebar clamps and top triple clamps ($185), and a CNC-machined billet clutch and ignition covers ($570). Our test TM 300MX ended up with an MSRP of $12,375. Plus, if you’re an off-roader, you can order an oversized 3.2-gallon tank for $265, an electric cooling fan for $130 and a six-speed transmission for $265. If you want the throwback pink-edition livery, that’s an extra $450, or the red-edition bike goes for an extra $190. TMs are expensive, but that is the price you pay to own a bike made in limited quantities.

The CNC-machined ignition cover is an upgraded part ordered from TM.

This is the HGS Enduro silencer—longer than stock, but not as long at TM’s

Ralf and Cam brought a few silencer options to test as well. TM Italy works with HGS exhausts from Holland, and the stock silencer that comes on the TM 300MX looks trick, but it’s on the short side for a 300cc powerband. We tried the long HGS silencer that comes stock on the EN300 model, and we tried the aftermarket HGS Enduro silencer, which is longer than stock but not as long as the Enduro silencer. Our test riders chose the aftermarket HGS silencer as the winner.

It has a Brembo hydraulic clutch and Brembo front brake with a Nissin rear brake. It comes with a Regina GPX O-ring chain, Bridgestone Battlecross X31 tires, Takasago Excel rims with VPX hubs (still a nine-bolt rear sprocket), a Twin Air filter and lots of Allen bolts throughout the whole machine. TM motorcycles are made in limited quantities. You won’t see them racing AMA Supercross or motocross, because they don’t make enough units to pass the AMA homologation rules.

The CNC-machined ignition cover is an upgraded part ordered from TM.

Still, the TM 300MX is unmistakably a 300. For comparison, big-bore 300cc two-strokes ride more like 500s than 250s. While the basic 250cc two-stroke likes to be screamed and revved around the track, 300cc smokers like to be short-shifted and ridden lower in the powerband. The low-end power of the TM 300MX was confidence inspiring because it didn’t hit too hard, causing it to wheelie or break traction on corner exit. This engine complements the chassis by rolling into the power in a linear and predictable fashion, helping our test riders feel comfortable riding harder than they would on other 300s.

Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2027 TM 300MX BETTER THAN THE PREVIOUS MODEL?

A: To be honest, we can’t say anything about next year’s bike because we’ve only just received the photos the 2027 model.

TM motorcycles are made in limited quantities. You won’t see them racing AMA Supercross or motocross, because they don’t make enough units to pass the AMA homologation rules.

Our test riders loved how predictable and consistent the front end was on the TM 300MX.

Since KTM ditched the carburetor and spring-loaded power valve for electronic fuel injection and an electronic power valve, the engine character became smoother on the bottom end, which we determined was more four-stroke-esque. The TM 300MX, with a carburetor and an electronic power valve, has the same friendly roll-on power. The KTM 300SX was faster and more exciting than the TM 300MX. The orange bike hit harder and pulled third gear effortlessly in some corners, while the TM 300MX lacked the grunt to pull third. The KTM engine is faster, but the TM 300MX is easier to hold onto for a longer moto. Our test riders felt the TM 300MX was better for a wider range of riders, while the KTM 300SX’s power needed to be respected more.

The infamous nine-bolt sprocket.

We have always complained about the nine-bolt rear sprockets on TMs. It still feels excessive and looks weird, but at least now we understand why they do it. You can access the nuts straight on with a ratchet and an extension instead of battling against spokes to squeeze a wrench in there.

The KTM 300SX hops, skips and jumps around the track in a good way. It feels light and nimble. With the WP air forks and chromoly steel frame, it’s a very lively bike. With its aluminum frame and Kayaba A-kit coil-spring forks, the TM 300MX felt heavier, less reactive, and more planted to the ground. Most of our test riders preferred the KTM’s chassis, but the TM got better the more we worked on the suspension settings.

These top clamps and bar mounts aren’t stock, and are an extra $185.

We can’t compare these bikes without stating the obvious. Carbureted bikes are easier to work on and easier to modify. We wish KTM would take a page out of TM’s book and give the consumer both options. TM makes a fuel-injected 300MX, and it’s only $150 more ($10,545). That’s the benefit of being a boutique brand. You can find holes in the market and offer multiple options without producing mass quantities. KTM is too big to do that.

The TM300SX comes with a Brembo front brake and a Nissin rear brake.

Starting with the first impression, the TM 300MX has a comfortable cockpit, but surprisingly, the handlebars are on the low side compared to other stock bikes. We like KTM’s ergonomics, and compared to the TM, the orange bike’s bars were taller and wider. The TM plastics were great. The plastic looks unique, unlike any other bike on the market, and it fit well. Our test riders had no issues gripping the bikes and no areas where their boots snagged on the plastics.

                            The Twin Air filter and battery from above.

These top clamps and bar mounts aren’t stock, and are an extra $185.

Our testers loved how predictable and consistent the front end was on the TM 300MX.

CHECK OUT ALL THE TM MX FULL TESTS WE HAVE DONE