2017 Beta 300 RR Race Edition Long Term Update

December 4, 2017

Photos by Craig Hunter and Trevor Hunter At Dirt Bike Test we don’t sugar coat things and we don’t guess. This 2017 Beta 300RR Long Term Test is an example. We have had reserves about giving recommendations on Betas based … Continued


First Look: 2018 Beta 125 RR Two-Stroke

June 13, 2017

The folks at Beta have been upping their game lately in the off-road racing department with new and updated models as well as a factory off-road team. This was also apparent in our test of the 430 RR-S and how … Continued


2017 YZ250FX Long Term Update

March 8, 2017

After receiving Yamaha’s YZ250FX and proceeding to race it at the 24 Hours of Glen Helen late last year, we have continued to race it quite a bit and ride it in a variety of conditions. From 7000’ up in … Continued


2017 Yamaha YZ250FX: First Ride Impression

October 25, 2016

Dirt Bike Test recently received Yamaha’s 2017 YZ250FX, their four-stroke off-road race bike, We went straight to testing at Glen Helen Raceway as we had a hurried schedule to race it at the upcoming 24 Hour. Most of the riders … Continued


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 … Continued


FMF 4.1 Slip-On Muffler For KX450

April 10, 2025

Since 1973, FMF Racing has been an industry leader in aftermarket exhaust systems. Sponsoring some of the top teams and riders in the sport, they are one of the elite’s building systems for nearly every make and model on the market. The Factory 4.1 RCT Stainless SL (Slip-On) w/ Carbon End Cap is FMF’s budget friendly ($200+ cheaper than the Ti version) high-performance slip-on muffler designed to enhance the power … Continued


Baehr Concepts Yamaha Dry-Break Cap

February 15, 2025

The newest generation Yamaha four-strokes have a unique and sleek design. It takes one of our small gripes with the previous gen bike and covers up the front of the gas tank when running a dry-break ready tank on the bike, allowing you to run the extended section of the seat. However, when racing, this complicates the refueling process and leaves you prone to misattaching the front seat section, which … Continued


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 … Continued


KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan LED Light

November 21, 2024

The KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan 6″ LED is based off of the Pro6 light but claimed to increase brightness and expand coverage. The base of the light is powered by 3-Source LED optics to cover all distances and features a patented Pass-Through Front Cooling, a cutting-edge design aimed at dissipating heat, ensuring optimal performance and longevity in high-heat, high-demand environments. Additionally, Gravity Reflective Diode Technology is claimed to ensure unmatched … Continued


World Debut: 2025 Triumph TF450-RC First Impression

November 18, 2024

2025 Triumph TF450-RC Story: Scott Hoffman and Jimmy Lewis Photos: Hoffman, Lewis and Triumph First Impression We all knew the “GOAT” Ricky Carmichael himself was involved with the new Triumph motocross bikes, but when it was announced that the new … Continued