Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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This is Dirt Bike Magazine’s 2026 450 MX SHOOTOUT and yes, it is the largest shootout ever. As it happens, there are more 450 motocross bikes available in the U.S. than ever before. We have 12 bikes to sort out.
We’ve heard people say it’s impossible to test this many bikes in one day. That’s absolutely correct. We wouldn't even try. This is a project days, weeks and months in the making. In some cases, we’ve been riding these bikes for over a year. Five of them are completely unchanged from last year’s 450 shootout. Four have mechanical changes while only three are new models to us.
Before ranking them, we had to settle on methodology and priorities. We left the bikes as delivered. This year we have provided ratings in 10 key areas, 1 to 5 stars.
Peak power
Power delivery
Electronic options
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Stability
Cornering
Comfort
Components & details
Value
*Minor mess up. BETA IS RX NOT RS =)
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#motocross #sports #news #dirtbike #explore
This is Dirt Bike Magazine’s 2026 450 MX SHOOTOUT and yes, it is the largest shootout ever. As it happens, there are more 450 motocross bikes available in the U.S. than ever before. We have 12 bikes to sort out.
We’ve heard people say it’s impossible to test this many bikes in one day. That’s absolutely correct. We wouldn't even try. This is a project days, weeks and months in the making. In some cases, we’ve been riding these bikes for over a year. Five of them are completely unchanged from last year’s 450 shootout. Four have mechanical changes while only three are new models to us.
Before ranking them, we had to settle on methodology and priorities. We left the bikes as delivered. This year we have provided ratings in 10 key areas, 1 to 5 stars.
Peak power
Power delivery
Electronic options
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Stability
Cornering
Comfort
Components & details
Value
*Minor mess up. BETA IS RX NOT RS =)
Subscribe to Dirtbike Magazine:
hi-torque.com/product/subscribe-to-dirt-bike
FREE APP DOWNLOAD
Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/app/dirt-bike-magazine/id497711732?mt=8
Android: play.google.com/storeappsdetailsid=com.texterity.android.DirtBikeMagazine
Amazon/kindle: amazon.com/dp/B009D8V39C
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