2016 Cobra CX50 SR

March 11, 2016

Now you’ve done it. You’re looking at a high performance 50cc motocross weapon. Your life is about to change. No more Saturday mornings sipping coffee, enjoying a relaxing morning.  It’s time to roost!  Riding with your kids, or just taking them riding, is a fun experience. Hitting the track or trials, seeing their eagerness to learn and their sense of accomplishment upon improving has been very satisfying.  Learning to competently … Continued


Weekly Dirt–3/14/16

March 10, 2016

Fresh Dirt Kicking up fresh dust with Tom Pages sendin’ it, some 2017 and good old-fashioned MX etiquette that every smart rider should know about Off-Track riding. Dirt Bike Test is going to  give the Weekly Dirt thing a try again. … Continued


Pro Circuit Ti-6 Exhaust System for the 2016 KTM 350 SX-F/XC-F

March 4, 2016

The Pro Circuit Ti-6 Titanium Exhaust System is designed to provide improved performance plus meet the sound requirements for AMA/FIM Pro level competition. It is equipped with a removable USFS approved spark arrestor, making it easy to alternate between off-road and closed-course racing. The system is built using Titanium construction throughout head pipe, mid pipe, and canister with a carbon fiber end-cap. The header includes the RC-4 Resonance Chamber to reduce … Continued


2015 Kawasaki KLX140L

March 2, 2016

Kawasaki’s KLX140L is the company’s mid-sized play-bike for first time riders through young adults. It is built around a simple and durable air-cooled four-stroke engine with a chassis and suspension setup that won’t get in the way of a good time even as the skill level increases. With push-button electric starting and a low seat height the bike is unintimidating for most and in the L configuration sized a little … Continued


WORCS: Las Vegas Style

March 1, 2016

Most of you into racing or who follow racing are aware of the West Coast off-road racing series called WORCS. And most deduce they mostly race GP-style events at motocross-orientated venues or build one-off tracks with some natural terrain. Recently … Continued


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