Alta runs out of Juice? Shuts down for the time being, lack of $

October 18, 2018

We have been hearing some talk that Alta Motors, maker of the only real possible competition for four-stroke motocross bikes has temporally stopped operation due to lack of funding according to reports. Some of this might be the fall of … Continued


MX Off-Season: MXoN and Monster Cup

October 16, 2018

MX Off-Season: MXoN & Monster Cup, Not a Vacation When you think off-season you think of vacation and R&R. But that does not play well for some of the top moto racers. Off-season for some is just another list of … Continued


2019 Yamaha YZ250FX First Riding Impression

September 28, 2018

Still Strong: 2019 Yamaha YZ250FX 2019 is not a big year for the YZ250FX, we suspect that next year will be. Yamaha has been keeping the FX line very current, but the focus was put on the 2019 YZ450FX this … Continued


Final Update: 2019 450cc Motocross Comparison, Complete story and video review

September 19, 2018

How Do The Kings Of Motocross Compare? Husqvarna FC450, Kawasaki KX450, Suzuki RM-Z450, Honda CRF450R, Yamaha YZ450F, KTM 450SX-F Photos/Video: Drew Ruiz, Carter Lyttleton, Scott Hoffman and Jimmy Lewis We have been leaking segments of our 2019 450cc MX comparison … Continued


2019 Honda CRF450L

2019 Honda CRF450L Dual Sport: Video Review

September 18, 2018

Jimmy Lewis on the 2019 Honda CRF450L If you don’t like to read, here is the quick and dirty on the 2019 Honda CRF450L dual-purpose motorcycle. If you want to lean more you can read our fist full impression here 2019 … Continued


2019 Honda CRF450L

2019 Honda CRF450L First Riding Impression

September 17, 2018

Dual Sport Done The Honda Way This is not a bad motorcycle. In fact it is very good. But instead of having to read between the lines and guess what others are trying to tell you, here is the plain … Continued


2019 Yamaha YZ450FX Riding Impression & Video

September 16, 2018

Yamaha’s Off-Road Racing Do-All Weapon Photos and video by Scott Hoffman The 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX proves how serious The bLUcRU is about off-road and their FX line. The 450FX is a 2019 YZ450F plus more! Closed-course off-road racing, specifically GNCC … Continued


2019 450 Comparison Opinions: Dustin Hoffman

September 14, 2018

Dustin Hoffman Age: 26yrs Weight: 175lbs Experience: 20 years riding Current Ride: Really no bikes, a 2006 CR250R that’s been framed for three years since it’s my little project I have raced AMA supermoto for 10 years, failed 250 supercross … Continued


Chad Reed in for Monster Cup aboard JGR Suzuki

September 13, 2018

Old Dog, New Team and Ride The Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team announces that two-time 450 Supercross champion Chad Reed will contest the Monster Energy Cup on Saturday, October 13th. Reed will be racing a Suzuki RM-Z450 and vying for the … Continued


2019 Yamaha YZ250X–First Riding Impression and Video

September 13, 2018

A Wise Take On Yamaha’s Off-Road Two-Stroke Photos/Video By Scott Hoffman Yamaha has been a holdout in the Japanese brands with two-strokes. And they have also been on the forefront of competition off-road race bikes, a niche that is popular … Continued