2017 Beta 430 RR-S: First Ride Impression

October 14, 2016

The Most Versatile Bike? Story by Brent Farrell; Photos by Brent Farrell/Trevor Hunter For 2017, the Beta 430 is back and with some consolidated options. Gone is the off-road focused RR and the street legal RS. The new RR-S combines […]


Modifying the YZ450FX for Vets: Chassis Setup, Mapping & More

July 7, 2026

10 Hours. 1st in 50+ Expert. 14th Overall. Against a massive field and a brutal, deteriorating Glen Helen course, the +50 Expert squad executed a masterclass in endurance racing, turning consistent lap times and smart bike management into a class […]


The TRUTH About Racing the Triumph TF450-E (No Filter)

April 15, 2026

The Dirt Bike Test Senior Team put the 2026 Triumph TF450-E competition enduro bike through its paces at the 6 Hours of Glen Helen. With just an IMS Fuel Tank, GPR Stabilizer, TCS Powersports Suspension Revalve, and Dunlop Tires/Mousses, the […]


This Or That: 2026 Honda 450 vs 2007 Honda 450

December 22, 2025

2026 CRF450RX vs 2007 CRF450R Meet Dave – a 68 year old expert off-road racer who is a die-hard Honda rider. Having only owned Honda’s since the 1970’s, he’s currently owns a 2007 Honda CRF450R with 200+ hours on it […]


Are Enduro Bikes The New Race Bikes? 2025 GasGas EC450F Race Test

June 12, 2025

Race Bike Evolution? Story by Brent Farrell, Photos by Trevor Hunter The DBT team has been putting some hours on the new GasGas EC450F. See the First Impression write up for the details. To quickly summarize, we’ve found it to […]


First Ride: 2025 Kawasaki KX450SR

December 18, 2024

2025 Kawasaki KX450SR First Impression Story by Scott Hoffman and Trevor Hunter, Photos by Scott Hoffman, Mark Kariya Is the new Kawasaki KX450SR the bike all green machine enthusiasts have been chomping at the bit for? First off, if you […]


First Impression: Maxxis Maxxcross MX-IH Tires

October 12, 2023

First Ride On Maxxis’ New Tire Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Mark Kariya Maxxis is no stranger to the powersports world, and anything wheels really. Apart of Cheng Shin (a popular tire manufacturer back in 1960’s and 1970’s), they’ve […]


Tuned: 2023 Honda CRF450RX Stage 1 Build

March 14, 2023

Trevor Hunter breaks down some easy, cost-effective setup tips for the 2023 Honda CRF450RX ahead of the annual 6 Hours of Glen Helen. Do You Like DBT Bringing You Fresh Content? Search and Shop Through the Links Above or Below:


5 Mods To Go Off-Road Racing On A KX250X

April 27, 2022

KX250X Minimalist Race Build Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Trevor Hunter, Mad Moose Media After wrapping up our 2022 250F XC Shootout, I was more than impressed with the performance of the KX250X and felt the urge to line […]


Tuned: 2021 Beta 250RR Race Edition Endurance Build

October 15, 2021

Rebuilding Big Red Story by Brent Farrell, Photos by Trevor Hunter The new Beta is a solid package. It’s well put together with quality components. The counter balanced engine, electric start, and tool-less air filter access(a big improvement over the […]