2017 Yamaha YZ250FX: First Ride Impression

October 25, 2016

Dirt Bike Test recently received Yamaha’s 2017 YZ250FX, their four-stroke off-road race bike, We went straight to testing at Glen Helen Raceway as we had a hurried schedule to race it at the upcoming 24 Hour. Most of the riders … Continued


2016 24 Hours of Glen Helen DBT Jr. Team Race Report

October 20, 2016

The Young Guns Are Triumphant Story by Trevor Hunter, Photos by Cory Walters and Nick Baehr Coming off a good but disappointing result at last year’s 24 Hours of Glen Helen, Team Dirt Bike Test came back with a vengeance. You … Continued


First Test: 2017 Honda CRF450R, Quick Ride!!

October 19, 2016

Quick Ride: 2017 Honda CRF450R By Scott Hoffman and Dustin Hoffman Photos: Scott Hoffman It’s been a long road but earthquakes, delays and weather will not stop the long-awaited 2017 CRF450R to come alive in front of our very eyes … Continued


2016 24 Hours of Glen Helen DBT Jr. Team Update #3

October 13, 2016

It’s Almost Race Day  This past weekend the DBT Jr. team all met at Glen Helen Raceway to ride the 2017 Yamaha YZ250FX. We all felt very comfortable on the bike immediately and were surprised with how fast this bike … Continued


Weekly Dirt: No Gajser for MC, Shorts new Gig and 1986 Des Nations Re-Lived

October 10, 2016

Can Tim Gajser ride supercross? You be the Judge He might be able to ride some SX but we will not see him at in Vegas for the Monster Cup. Gajser injured his shoulder at the SMX race while leading … Continued


2016 24 Hours of Glen Helen DBT Jr. Team Update #2

October 6, 2016

As the race weekend approaches us, we continue to get more organized and prepared for the race. After figuring out the lighting problems we faced in our first update, we received our race bike: a 2017 Yamaha YZ250FX. We will … Continued


Weekly Dirt: Canard’s new ride, New GNCC Champ, RV Rides SX

October 3, 2016

Trey Canard goes Orange for 2017 Many wondered what would happen to Trey Canard after his long stint with Honda? The cat is out of the bag and his new mount is a brand new KTM. According to a press … Continued


The Most Intense Guide to Tuning Air Forks Ever Produced

October 2, 2016

Yes – this guide to tuning your Pneumatic Fork, if you bought a set of Air Forks back in the mid 70s. Yes this just proves again that new technology is nothing new, KYB had an aftermarket hybrid for way … Continued


Weekly Dirt: Team USA Gets Landed On, New Stuff and Crazy Videos

September 26, 2016

How Team USA almost won and Lost the Motocross of Nations? Team USA was leading the points (actually they had the least points which is good) with Husky rider Jason Anderson crossing the finish line winning moto two of the … Continued


Fly Stow-A-Way II Jacket

September 25, 2016

The Fly Stow-A-Way II waterproof/breathable shell is made from waterproof and breathable fabric with taped seams that are claimed to prevent stitching from leaking. It has a detachable hood, adjustable Velcro neck closure for a snug or loose fit and drink pack tube exits allow you to keep your water near your body so the hose doesn’t freeze. A rear zip vent provides massive ventilation along the back with a … Continued