What happens when a Honda CRF150R goes head-to-head with a last generation Honda CR85 two-stroke? Carson Brown puts both bikes to the test at three completely different tracks to find out.
First stop: Ronnie Renner’s private backyard compound — deep, loose, and technical. This place is all about throttle control, line choice, and staying light on the bike. Which machine handles the soft stuff better?
Next up: the tight and sandy woods of Croom Motorcycle Area. Fast trails, whoops, and Florida sugar sand put power delivery and handling to the ultimate test.
Finally, it’s time to hit full moto mode at Moto Sandbox Motocross Track on a rain day — putting these two bikes through the ultimate mud track to see which one can come out on top in the slippery deep mud. This is where suspension, torque, and top-end really separate the bikes.
Four-stroke torque vs. two-stroke snap. Which bike comes out on top across all three tracks?
Watch until the end to see Carson’s lap times, riding impre...