Michelin StarCross 5 Soft/Medium Compounds

March 1, 2016

The StarCross 5 is a new line of off-road motorcycle tires that uses a combination of Michelin’s older technology that was used in other tires such as its off-road rally plus a few bits of new technology that have come about in recent years. The StarCross 5 line is compiled of Sand, Soft, Medium, and Hard tire compounds each with their own tread patterns. Michelin engineers along with its top … Continued


Michelin StarCross 5–Jimmy Lewis

March 1, 2016

I have always liked certain characteristics of the Michelin tries and could do without some of them. I’ve always liked the bump compliance and grip when new but I had always felt they lost top-end performance pretty quick and just … Continued


Rebuilding a Yamaha YZ250 To New

February 29, 2016

  How To Restore A 2006 Yamaha YZ250 To Almost Better Than New.    When DBT got our brand new 2016 Yamaha YZ250X it wasn’t a week later we got a call from Jay Clark. Well known to those in motorcycle journalism, … Continued


Yamalube Oil Changing Kit

February 23, 2016

The Yamalube Oil Changing Kit is the complete package for Yamaha owners. The pack has all your essential needs to change your oil. The kit includes two bottles of Yamalube 10w-50 Semi-Synthetic Oil, one OEM Yamaha oil filter, and any oil related gaskets and O-rings to 250 and 450 fuel injected Yamaha models. There are kits for non-EFI bikes as well.  


Tech: How To Lace A Rim Easily

February 16, 2016

How To Change Out A Rim The Easy Way Story and Photos by Jimmy Lewis Changing a rim is a task many are afraid of. But with a few tips and tricks anyone could do it. DBT will give you … Continued


Letter Of The Week– More Bike Questions?

February 15, 2016

  DBT, As riding season approaches, and more DBT tests and reviews are released, I’m sure your inbox is already overflowing with ‘what bike should I buy’ questions. And as much I want you to believe that this is a … Continued


2016 Yamaha WR450F First Riding Impression

February 2, 2016

The WR450F is Back Yamaha’s 2016 WR450F has taken a huge leap forward. The previous version 2012 to 2015 was based off a fuel-injected old-style 5-valve motor and a more current YZ250F chassis. It was a bit of a confused … Continued


King Of The Motos Live Coverage

January 31, 2016

Watch live coverage here starting at 12:45 PM PST as long as the storm force winds don’t blow over the tower in the desert. Otherwise there will be updates and a highlight reel as soon as they can be uploaded. … Continued


Dungey on top, Reed still fast: A2 SX

January 24, 2016

2016 Monster Energy Supercross: Anaheim #2 Round 3 Dungey back to back Like every year, Monster Energy Supercross is part skill, part machine, and part attrition. James Stewart is not back racing following a crash at A1. Broc Tickle was … Continued


This or That: KTM 450XC-F vs. Yamaha YZ450FX

January 22, 2016

KTM 450XC-F vs. Yamaha YZ450FX Comparison Of The Off-Road Powerhouses Powerful bikes get a lot of attention. They are sought after by kids who are too young or small for them and ridden by older guys because they can afford … Continued