Triumph TF250X–First Hours

July 21, 2024

  Beginning of a Long-Term Test Triumph wanted a reliable and real-world test of their new 250cc motocross bike so DBT got the call. We picked up a fresh new TF250X at a So-Cal dealer and got right on it.  … Continued


First Impression: 2025 Honda CRF450R

July 17, 2024

Is Stiffer Actually Softer? Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Align Media Dating back to the earliest days of American motocross, the lore of Honda and its religious following is special. In the formative years, Honda was unquestionably the powerhouse … Continued


AJP PR7 — A Surprise ADV-Lite Motorcycle

July 11, 2024

Is this the new XR650R and a KTM and KLR Killer? Jimmy Lewis gives you the story on the refined AJP PR7 after logging over 1000 miles on our test unit. Here is a quick review of the power, handling, … Continued


2025 Yamaha WR and FX– All-New 250s!

July 10, 2024

Yamaha Announces New YZ250FX & WR250F Both Yamaha YZ250FX and WR250F get a revamped chassis, updated suspension tune, and reconsidered ergonomics, for what Yamaha claims will provide a lighter, sharper and more agile handling, with a better  feel. Perfect for … Continued


1996 CR250 Rebuild – Vintage Bike Restoration Tips & Tricks

July 5, 2024

Jay Clark’s 1996 CR250 Resto Story and Photos by Trevor Hunter Its safe to say nobody in the industry builds as many bikes as Jay Clark does each year — not to mention the variety of bikes that come to … Continued


2024-2025 FMF KX450(X) Megabomb header

July 2, 2024

If you have been waiting for FMF to release their header for the new KX450, it’s here. DBT got a chance to ride one of the first FMF Megabomb off the line and we spent the day at Glen Helen … Continued


2024 Big Bear Run “Hard Route” Torture Test

June 27, 2024

200 Mile Torture Test Story and Photos by Trevor Hunter As we previewed in the leadup to our “Torture Test” last week, we set out with a goal of completing the 30th Annual Big Bear Trail Riders famed Big Bear … Continued


Big Bear Trail Riders “Big Bear Run Torture Test” Preview

June 20, 2024

Big Bear Run Torture Test Preview Story by Trevor Hunter Here at Dirt Bike Test, we aren’t afraid to go about things our way, sometimes unconvential and sometimes very questionable. This is one of those questionable decisions that could either … Continued


TUNED: Jay Clark’s 2024 KTM 350 XC-F Project Bike

June 19, 2024

Building The Ultimate KTM 350 XC-F Story and Photos by Trevor Hunter When Jay Clark calls with a bike build, it usually starts with a resounding yes before we even get into the details. With decades of experience and countless … Continued


VIDEO: 2024 KTM 350 XC-F Roundtable Review

June 13, 2024

Todd Davis, Brent Farrell, Rowan Trefz, and Robert Baehr break down the 2024 KTM 350 XC-F after months of riding and racing the mid-size off-road racer.