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2019 Suzuki RM-Z450 First Ride Impression
August 15, 2018
Minor Changes For 2019 But All New For DBT Photos: Jim Carley and Scott Hoffman There is some good going in blind! There was some talk about some issues with the 2018 RM-Z450 early on and then we heard some … Continued
First Look: All New Suzuki RM-Z250
July 17, 2018
Suzuki Unveils Their Long-Awaited RM-Z250 Ever since Suzuki launched a new RM-Z450 for 2018, most figured a new 250 would follow. Well, you were right, 2019 is that year. The 250 shares the same look as the 450 as well … Continued
2018 Yamaha YZ125 Long Term Update
March 9, 2018
15 Hours And Counting… After our first rides on Yamaha’s YZ250 and YZ125, I’ve had the pleasure of riding the small bore around SoCal tracks for the last two months and I’ve had a smile on my face the entire … Continued
2018 Suzuki RM-Z250 Impression
February 7, 2018
We revisit the 2018 Suzuki RM-Z250 By Scott Hoffman and Dustin Hoffman (no relation) Photos: Scott Hoffman Yes, most shootouts have been done yet they don’t always paint the perfect picture of certain machines when ridden individually. The 2018 Suzuki … Continued
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
JD Jetting KTM High Performance Mikuni Jet Kit
August 23, 2017
JD Jetting has a kit for the 2017 KTM two-strokes now using the Mikuni carburetor. It consists of two proprietary needles, a spare needle clip, detailed instructions with a jetting guide and a selection of main and pilot jets. The James Dean custom jetting kit is designed to improve throttle response throughout the range by using specially made multi-taper needles. The kits are dyno tested and claimed to work from … Continued
Long Term Update #2: 2017 Yamaha YZ250FX
July 9, 2017
Photos By Trevor Hunter and Eric Hallgath After our last update on Yamaha’s YZ250FX, we decided to tear down the motor to inspect the wear and perform some preventative maintenance on the machine. The bike had a total of 64 … Continued
First Look: 2018 Suzuki RMZ450, Yes its real and here!!
June 29, 2017
Will the long overdue 2018 ZUK 450 be worth the wait? It’s been overdue and talked about for several years but the proof is in the photos, it does exist, a new Suzuki RMZ Four-Fiddy. The current RMZ450 turns on … Continued
Long Term Update #2: 2017 Honda CRF450RX
June 14, 2017
Good Photos by Drew Ruiz It has been a little while since we told you about our 2017 Honda CRF450RX but this is because we have been testing it more than talking about it. Well, talking about it we have … Continued
Long Term Wrap Up 2017 Suzuki RMX450Z
June 14, 2017
When Dirt Bike Test was done with the initial impression of the 2017 Suzuki RMX450Z, “I asked Jimmy what did he think?” He answered, “Read my story.” So, I did and I thought I liked the positive things the bike … Continued