The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Red Bear Racing Kawasaki team delivered another masterclass performance at the Cherokee National Enduro, asserting absolute dominance over the Pro1 field. Spearheaded by an unstoppable effort from Grant Baylor, who secured the top spot on the box on his RS-12-equipped KX450X, the team showcased its elite depth as Josh Toth and Steward Baylor Jr. locked down the second and third place steps, respectively. This stunning podium sweep not only highlights Red Bear Racing's status as a powerhouse in the American National Enduro Championship but also provides the team with massive momentum as they continue their push for the '26 title.
Five-time GP champ, Jeffrey Herlings delivered another race-winning performance at the French MXGP at Lacapelle-Marival, securing a commanding overall victory with 2-1 moto scores. After finishing second in the opening race, the Dutch racer grabbed the lead in the restarted second moto and withstood pressure from Lucas Coenen to claim the win. This triumphant weekend not only treated fans to the Dutch national anthem but also allowed Herlings to narrow the MXGP World Championship gap to just two points behind his rival, firmly asserting himself as a prime title contender this season on his RS-12 shod Honda HRC Petronas CRF450RW.
Great news for Yamaha riders! The team over at ADV Pulse just published a feature on our all-new Yoshimura RS-2 exhaust system designed specifically for the Yamaha WR125R.
In their write-up, they highlight how this fresh release gives the agile dual-sport bike some much-needed extra "oomph"—boosting both power delivery and giving it that signature, aggressive Yoshimura exhaust note.
"Whether you're looking to shed some weight, improve throttle response, or just want your WR125R to sound as sharp as it looks, this new system delivers."
Because a 180-horsepower land-missile just isn't quite extra enough, Yoshimura R&D of America offers the Race R-11SQ-R Dual Stainless Slip-On Exhaust (closed-course only) for the third-gen Suzuki Hayabusa. Bred from World Endurance racing, this Japan-made system is here to give your 'Busa the look and voice it deserves.
The R-11SQ-R replaces the bulky factory "cannons" with sharp, trapezoidal in either blued titanium muffler sleeves or satin stainless steel sleeves. To ensure you look fast even when pitted in the paddock, they feature:
- Sculpted carbon fiber end caps
- Matching carbon fiber heat shields
- An aggressive, track-ready silhouette
If your Hayabusa needs a diet, this is the ultimate weight-loss program. It cuts bulk from the factory setup while giving the bike a healthy dyno boost.
In a quest to find out whether the screaming Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or the torquey new Yamaha YZF-R9 reigns supreme, the crew at Moto-1.com went for a quick canyon ride. They knew they couldn’t just leave the stock pipes on to choke out all the fun. To truly wake up readers and unlock some actual performance gains, they installed our AT2 exhausts onto both contenders. Because let's be honest: if you're going to settle a rivalry, you might as well do it with a masterpiece of stainless-steel and carbon fiber, plus a soundtrack that makes you want to ride faster.