Riding Impression: 2017 Yamaha YZ450FX

May 31, 2017

The Blue Option–A Different Answer To The Same Ever Expanding Question After spending some time on the 2017 Honda CRF450RX and the 2017 KTM 450 XC-F, DBT wanted to revisit the Yamaha YZ450FX for this year. There were very few … Continued


Riding Impression: 2018 Gas Gas EC and XC 300

May 31, 2017

Gas Gas Is Back In The Game The Spanish, or more properly Catalan brand, has had a tumultuous history. Solid motorcycles mixed with the companies financial woes in a shaky economy led to bankruptcy, turnovers and near death for the … Continued


Two-Stroke Fuel Injection: KTM’s Path To TPI

May 24, 2017

Almost 14 Years In The Making And It Is Just The Beginning. Most were very surprised when KTM revealed that they had been working on a replacement for the carburetor since 2004. But any forward-looking company would be doing this. … Continued


2018 KTM 250/300 EXC/XC-W TPI Riding Impression

May 20, 2017

We’ve talked about the tech in detail and even speculated about what KTM’s fuel injected two-stroke would really be like. Now we have ridden both the 250 XC-W and the non-US model 300 EXC and we can say for sure … Continued


Update: More 2018 CRF250R Images

May 19, 2017

There has been some images popping up from the latest Japanese MX National with an exotic looking CRF250R. The Chassis looks similar to the 2017/2018 CRF450R but the eninge is very radical, almost a shrunken down version of the HRC … Continued


Ryan Dungey will step away from racing- but what is next?

May 16, 2017

Dungey announces his retirement from racing. You can say it was a surprise but many already knew something was slightly amiss with Ryan Dungey during the 2017 season. Some said it was the Ken Roczen crash and others said it … Continued


KTM’s Fuel Injected Two-Stroke–Here it is.

May 15, 2017

KTM Two-Stroke Fuel Injection Info Click Here for the Riding Impression While we were out picking up and dropping off test bikes, KTM’s worldwide information embargo for 2018 off-road models lifted. And in a few hours we’ll be on a … Continued


Where is the 2018 CRF250R(X)? Plus: First look at the 2018 CRF450R(X)

May 10, 2017

2018 Honda CRF450R & RX, Where is the CRF250RX? So what is missing from Honda’s latest press release? YES, 2018 250cc machines. We were already pretty certain the CRF250R motocross bike for 2018 will receive the changes that the 450 … Continued


Maxima Synthetic Chain Guard

May 9, 2017

Maxima Synthetic Chain Guard is an advanced chain lubricant specifically formulated for motorcycle chains. It uses a synthetic lubricant base with anti-wear and pressure additives that Maxima believes are superior to any other chain treatment. It also contains special additives to prevent and protect against rust & corrosion as well as keeping the lube adhered to the chain. Chain Guard is O-ring safe and is also claimed to be an … Continued


Riding Impression: 2017 Beta 300 RR Race Edition

May 8, 2017

Photos: Drew Ruiz BETA’s 2017 300 RR 2-stroke could be a solid contender for the ultimate cheater bike. With the number 300 being a scorching topic of discussion in endurance off-road circles,  this displacement hits all the top marks that … Continued