Kawasaki KX450 “Factory Replica” better than 2022 KX450SR and cost less?

January 4, 2022

First Ride: Kawasaki KX450 Factory Replica—Better Than SR and More Affordable? Photos: Scott Hoffman, Test Rider: Dustin Hoffman We started our “Factory Replica” months before we caught wind of the new Kawasaki KX450SR. Ironically, they are similar but we think … Continued


This Or That: Two-Stroke vs Four-Stroke YZ250 vs YZ250FX

December 21, 2021

Tried-And-True vs New School Story by Trevor Hunter Two-stroke or four-stroke? It’s an age-old debate that may never be settled. Die hard fans on either side will argue to the death that their side is right and the other is … Continued


80HP, Is Electric here or another tease?

December 14, 2021

Stark Varg, looks like the real deal and a possible game changer Stark has helped blow up the internet inside the MX industry. They just launched info on an all-new E-MX bike that is said to deliver more power than … Continued


Impression: Is the 2022 Kawasaki KX450 still one of the best?

December 10, 2021

Is the 2022 Kawasaki KX450 still one of the best? Photos: Scott Hoffman Regardless of other brand’s gadgets and electronics, the Kawasaki KX450 is still a player after four years with only slight updates. Why fix what’s not broken? Yes, … Continued


First Look: ALL NEW 2022.5 KTM 450SX-F & 250SX-F Factory Editions

December 9, 2021

Arguably the most anticipated bike of the year is finally here in the form of KTM’s 2022.5 450 SX-F Factory Edition. But did you know that a 250 SX-F Factory Edition was coming too?! KTM just lifted the curtains on … Continued


Bullet Proof Designs Rear Disc Guard

December 1, 2021

Bullet Proof Designs produces a variety of American Made protective guards that cover just about everything you could want on a dirt bike. Aside from a skid plate, they offer aluminum guards for all the main contact points and components, and even some you didn’t know you needed. Rear disc guards are pretty common for off-road, and of course the BPD crew has one of their own. Constructed out of … Continued


2022 Yamaha YZ125 Riding Impression

November 22, 2021

2022 YZ 125 Introduction By Matt Mattoon and Jimmy Lewis Photos By Trevor Hunter     Yamaha has been making a YZ125 since— well, likely before you were born. In your history, 2005 was the last major revision with an … Continued


Tuned: BITD Championship Winning KTM 450

November 18, 2021

Desert Race Ready KTM 450 SX-F Story and Photos by Trevor Hunter We’ve spent the last two years contesting the Best In The Desert championship aboard a KTM 450 and with success to boot. Back-to-back Open Pro class and Triple … Continued


DBT Race Report: BITD Cal City Desert Challenge

November 11, 2021

Champions Crowned In Cal City Photos by Harlen Foley Coming into the final round of the ‘21 BITD Series, Hayden and I were looking to finish out strong and grab our first win of the season after letting one slip … Continued


Long Haul Update: 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX Update #2

November 4, 2021

80 Hours & Counting Story by Trevor Hunter We’ve tallied up near 85 hours on our long term 2020 YZ250FX test steed and we have to say it’s held up quite well with hard hours put on it. Leaving it … Continued