2017 Honda CRF450R and (X) are almost announced
Yes it is true, there will be an official announcement from American Honda regarding the illusive 2017 CRF450R. By August 11 we, including ourselves, will know all about the new bike(s). Although we don’t have the official lowdown yet, our story on rumors a few weeks back was pretty accurate. There is a very strong chance Honda will be announcing both the 2017 motocross bike and a closed course off-road bike that will feature electric starting (it will be an accessory for the MX bike). We will have the details right here at DBT as soon as find get the official information and Honda lets us release it. Here is a link to the story we posted a little while back. LINK. Over a Vital MX they spotted the new CRF out in public and snapped some real spy photos. LINK It has a lot of good information though Honda might disagree.
DeWane Jones Memorial Ride
Photos: Brian Catterson
Some younger riders might not know what the Jones’ family legacy. A father and two sons, Don (fatehr), Gary and DeWayne came onto the MX scene during it infancy and helped craft the sport to what it is today. Don Jones built the bikes and even helped developed the first Yamaha Motocross bikes in the very early 70s. Both sons were factory riders yet Gary Jones got most of the glory for winning several titles on several brand motorcycles. But DeWayne was also no slop poke and ride his heart out and was part of MX history in the eary 70s. DeWayne would continue racing and building suspension for riders all over in dirt track, MX and even supermoto. The father Don passed away several years ago and after a battle Dewayne took his last gate drop but his memory was remembered with a ride day at Glen Helen and all were invited to celebrate DeWayne’s life on two-wheels.
Planes, Bikes and Walkers
Harley and the Davidsons: Three Night Show
BYOB Beta Program
How would you like to build a bike before you even load it up for the first time? It is possible if you ride a Beta. The program allows a rider to build and add accessories to a model before it’s delivered. Check it out. Here is a link with more information and how to build your own semi-custom racer.
Beta USA’s popular BYOB (Build Your Own Beta) is open and ready for riders to build their own special Beta. Current models available are as follows:
Xtrainer
250 RR
300 RR
350 RR-S
390 RR-S
430 RR-S
500 RR-S
Hell On Wheels: Whisky Scrambles
Photos: Brain Catterson
Combine a little bit of crazy, old-school style and vintage racing, oh ya and beer, and you make for a good old time riding dirt bikes that don’t handle, are not fast and often break. But fun is what it is all about and the Hell On Wheels crew seem to be having a blast. www.Hellonwheels.com
Is CZ back in business?
We read a report that said CZ will be back racing in Europe. No specifics on the bike other than they say it has Italian influence. Maybe it is a TM to look like a CZ or the brand is back. Click here for the media info and decide for yourself. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
Gas Gas is also back in business.
Here is our take on the 2017 300 EC Racing: http://dirtbiketest.com/fresh-dirt/2017-gas-gas-ec-300-racing-first-riding-impression/
Blast from the past 33 years ago
No Punks Allowed
When I first spotted this FB post I was WTF, I love Punk Rock from the 70s and 80s. Then I read the sign and agreed. Here is is the original FB poster. LINK
RedBull Romantics Fails
45 years later and this scene is still cool and helps define a generation on two-wheels
Have a tough motorcycle question?
We can likely answer it in our Letter Of The Week. Send questions to info@dirtbiketest.com
Chasing the Dream Episode #2
Here are a few we’ve tackled.
EnduroCross 2016 TV Schedule Announced
If you want to follow the upcoming season, the series will air on the boob tube via CBS Sports Network for the second year.
Duluth, Georgia Thursday, September 8th. 8:00 PM EST
Brandon, South Dakota Thursday, September 15th 8:00 PM EST
Salt Lake City, Utah Sunday, September 18th 2:00 PM EST
Scottsdale, Arizona Thursday, October 13th 8:00 PM EST
Denver, Colorado Thursday, October 20th 8:00 PM EST
Everett, Washington Thursday, November 10th 8:00 PM EST
Nampa, Idaho Thursday, November 17th 8:00 PM EST
Ontario, California Sunday, December 4th 6:00 PM EST
Season Recap Show Sunday, December 18th 2:00 PM EST
