2017 Yamaha YZ250F

August 9, 2016

Since Yamaha did a complete overhaul on the YZ250F in 2014, this bike has nearly taken over the 250 class winning four out of the last six championships with Cooper Webb and Jeremy Martin. It has even been cleaning up in shootouts/comparisons and DirtBikeTest would also say it has been our favorite 250F motocrosser. The rearward slanted engine and reversed cylinder head design has proven to be a very powerful … Continued


Weekly Dirt: Toy motorcycles and Moto GP Backflips

August 8, 2016

Motocross of Nations back to Glen Helen in 2017 Youthstream just announced that Glen Helen will be the site for the 2017 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.The date of the event has not been announced as of yet but … Continued


First Riding Impression: 2017 Kawasaki KLX140G

August 5, 2016

Growing Some Wheels Photos by Drew Ruiz Kawasaki has introduced the final bike to complete the KLX family, the KLX140G. It was engineered to help beginner riders transition from smaller bikes to 250’s. It is taking the proven KLX playbike … Continued


Weekly Dirt: How Not to die, things not to try and 300cc EU class

August 1, 2016

Don’t practice this at home, it may be painful Who better than Travis Pastrana to tell you how not to die… Want to look like you know what you are doing and be cheap at the same time? Read this: … Continued


First Riding Impression: Beta 125RR-S

August 1, 2016

A Serious Playbike Photos by Stephen Clark What in the heck is a 125cc four-stroke street-legal full-sized dual-purpose bike really for? Or maybe even better, who is it for? Well you don’t know until you ride it so that is … Continued


Alpinestars Fluid Tech Carbon Knee Braces–Jimmy Lewis

August 1, 2016

I wear knee braces on the motocross track and occasionally when off-road. I’m very concerned with all-day comfort as much as protection. But being distracted or annoyed by protective equipment seems to cause more problems that it cures. That said … Continued


Alpinestars Fluid Tech Carbon Knee Brace

August 1, 2016

The Fluid Tech Carbon knee brace is Alpinestars’ top of the line knee brace constructed from a carbon polymer compound to assist in injury prevention of the knee. They are a high-end set of braces that may cost a bit more than some wish to spend but they feature some of the more expensive materials such as carbon frames. The carbon polymer compound provides a stronger brace to help prevent … Continued


Fly Racing XC70 and XC100 Hydro Packs

August 1, 2016

The Fly XC70 and XC100 Hydro Packs are largest trail hydration packs Fly offers. The XC70 contains a 70 fl. oz reservoir while the XC100 holds a whopping 100 ounces. Both the XC70 and 100 feature a padded mesh chest strap with a buckle to help prevent them from falling off your shoulders. Additionally, the lengths of the straps can be adjusted in two different areas, on the bottom and … Continued


Weekly Dirt: 17 CRF NEWS, BYOB & Blast from the past

July 25, 2016

2017 Honda CRF450R and (X) are almost announced Yes it is true, there will be an official announcement from American Honda regarding the illusive 2017 CRF450R. By August 11 we, including ourselves, will know all about the new bike(s). Although … Continued


2017 Gas Gas EC 300 Racing First Riding Impression

July 23, 2016

Gas Gas Is Back. Photos By Jimmy Lewis and Daivd Donatoni Spanish Bike maker Gas Gas is back in business under the arms of Torrot, a bicycle and electric motorcycle manufacturer. DBT got a chance to ride the fresh 2017 … Continued