2020 KTM 300XC-W

August 16, 2019

KTM has introduced its latest editions of their ‘Ready to Race’ 2-Stroke lineup for 2020. The DirtBikeTest.com (DBT) Team was invited to review, ride, and actually race the new models at the Grays Harbor OHV Park in McCleary Wa.  At the conclusion of the formal introduction and racing activities, the DBT team selected the 300XC-W TPI for a full test review on the trails of Washington, Oregon and finally in … Continued


2020 Honda CRF250R Riding Impression

August 16, 2019

Photos By Drew Ruiz and Jimmy Lewis  Story by Ryan Nitzen with Jimmy Lewis It’s no secret that the Honda CRF 250Rs have been lacking in the power department. Whether hampered with a bottom-end-focused tune with the previous Uni-Cam design … Continued


Guglatech Fuel Filter

August 12, 2019

The Guglatech fuel filter has a funny name but it is designed to strain out everything but gas when filling your tank or fuel can. The filter is a sleeve or tube of the company’s proprietary HDM3D material that is claimed to trap particles down to 10 microns and prevents contaminants like water from passing through. Designed to catch the bad stuff before it gets to the fuel pump’s pre-filter … Continued


2020 Honda CRF450R First Impression

August 12, 2019

The Red Dragon Story by Ryan Nitzen/Trevor Hunter, Photos by Trevor Hunter The 2020 CRF450R is Honda’s flagship motocrosser and the red riders are at it again with a host of updates for the new model year. After a major … Continued


2019 Vegas To Reno DBT Team Update #1

August 12, 2019

Looking For Gold In The Silver State The Dirt Bike Test crew is headed to the Silver State seeking gold at this year’s edition of the Best In The Desert Vegas to Reno off-road race! After a few solid years … Continued


2020 KTM Two-Stroke TPI First Riding Impression and Race Test

August 8, 2019

Video: Cole Kirkpatric and GoPro HERO 7 Black Get all the straight info from Dirt Bike Test’s Jimmy Lewis as he breaks down the changes and improvements on KTM’s new 2020 TPI Two-Strokes. After racing and riding the 300 XC-W, … Continued


Riding Impression: 2020 Christini 450AWD

August 6, 2019

Photos By Jorge Tequila All-Wheel Drive Explained An all-wheel-drive motorcycle is a bit on a unicorn. Unless you are Steve Christini and you have been making them for nearly 20 years now. Starting with kit conversions for Honda and KTMs, … Continued


Dakine Hot Laps 5L Hydration Pack

July 26, 2019

Dakine is one of the mainstays in bags and packs and has quite the following in the cycling world. With products ranging anywhere from large luggage bags to small and compact hydration packs, they have quite the variety and for the hot Summer months ahead, we were looking for a way to stay cool.  Although it’s intended use isn’t necessarily moto, we sought out their Hot Laps 5L Waist Pack. … Continued


2020 Yamaha YZ250F First Impression

July 25, 2019

As Good As Ever Story & Photos by Trevor Hunter The 2020 Yamaha YZ250F is back with a vengeance for the new year. The bLU cRU had us out at Milestone MX yesterday to get our first taste of the … Continued


Tech Talk Taco Tuesday #23

July 24, 2019

You know it is going to be a good show if Big John shows up to have some Tacos and try and prove the Kawasaki KDX200 is the best bike ever. But that wont get in the way of talking … Continued