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


2021 Yamaha YZ450FX

October 27, 2021

Yamaha’s unique engine and chassis design has seen mixed reviews over the last decade as they continue to push the boundaries with a backwards engine. The 450cc four-stroke powerplant in particular has been more polarizing than not; however, it has seen more and more success as of late, including with the YZ450FX off-road race bike. Dylan Ferrandis just wrapped up the 450 Pro Motocross championship on a very similar YZ450F, … Continued


Riding Impression: 2021 Beta 250RR Race Edition

October 19, 2021

Racing Beta’s 250RR Race Edition Story by Brent Farrell, Photos by Full Throttle Photo There are a lot of ways to test a motorcycle. Getting opinions from multiple riders in various conditions is a good start. Spending considerable time on … Continued


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 … Continued