New Dunlop MX33s are HERE

May 11, 2018

Dunlop’s New Meat! Introducing the MX33 It’s been only four years since Dunlop first launched the famed MX3S, also known as the MX32 for a short stint. When we first rode with that tire after spending a lot of time … Continued


Spokesmodels of Monster Energy Supercross 2018

March 30, 2018

There is always something going on at a Monster Energy Supercross, the pits are part of the show and they are riddled bikes, rigs, stuff and people displaying their products. Here is a nice grouping of people promoting their stuff. … Continued


New MX track to Southern California?

March 30, 2018

We have heard about a rumored track close to the Orange County/Riverside County boarder for decades. Well folks it looks like 2018 could be the year. According to their web site it could be very soon, meaning 2018. The track … Continued


Yamaha Electric TY-E

March 23, 2018

Yamaha announces TY-E to race FIM Tril-E Cup It’s just a matter of time before we accept or embrace another possible shift in motorcycle technology. It was not too long ago four-strokes were trail bikes, then they had their own … Continued


Alta Motors 2018 Redshift MXR: First Ride

March 2, 2018

First Ride: 2018 Alta Motors Redshift MXR Electric Motocrosser Dirt Bike Test spent the day with little noise but lots of fun aboard the 2018 Alta Motors MXR. For 2018 both the standard MX as well as the all-new MXR … Continued


Protect Your Brain: All-New 6D ATR-2 Helmet

February 20, 2018

6D’s All-New ATR-2 Brain Protection It was not too many years ago that we all thought that if it said “Snell approved” it was safe. In 2013, 6D helped created awareness regarding head and brain protection that off-road and motocross … Continued


2018 Suzuki RM-Z250 Impression

February 7, 2018

We revisit the 2018 Suzuki RM-Z250 By Scott Hoffman and Dustin Hoffman (no relation) Photos: Scott Hoffman Yes, most shootouts have been done yet they don’t always paint the perfect picture of certain machines when ridden individually. The 2018 Suzuki … Continued


A2 SX, Tomac back, Triple Crown goes off

January 22, 2018

A2 Monster Energy Supercross and Triple Crown to mix it up The third round of the Monster Energy Supercross took more brains to follow since the program was completely switched due to the Triple Crown inside the traditional series. Instead … Continued


A1-2018 Lowdown: Monster Energy Supercross

January 7, 2018

A1-2018: Monster Energy Supercross For two-wheel dirt freaks A1 is it, the Creme de la Crème, the Taj Mahal, or the seventh wonder of Southern California when it comes to racing. The lead up and crap talking started over six … Continued


Letter Of The Week: Gearing Up For A KTM XC-F

January 5, 2018

DBT, Regarding your article 2017 KTM 450XC-F: https://dirtbiketest.com/bike-tests/2017-ktm-450xc-f/ I am riding only in sand: Fast open and narrow winding sand trails and also in sand dunes. No dual sport. No track. My current bike is the 2017 KTM 500 EXC-F. … Continued