2016 Beta’s Revealed

July 1, 2015

Beta has released information on the 2016 RR Two-Strokes, RR Four-Strokes, RS Dual-Purpose and X-trainer. For more information on all the specifics, check out Beta USA’s web site: http://www.betausa.com/node/2077


Pro Circuit Pipe and Silencer for Yamaha YZ250

June 29, 2015

Pro Circuit had produced this stamped and welded pipe and silencer combination for the Yamaha YZ250 from 2003 to 2015. It claims an increase in horsepower and torque throughout the RPM range. Made from stamped AKDQ high-quality carbon steel with hand welded and pounded seams, it has reinforced mounting brackets and braced stinger. The Works Pipe (tested here) has a bare metal finish and takes extra care to keep from … Continued


Scotts Steering Stabilizer

June 26, 2015

The Scotts Steering Stabilizer is a hydraulic damper that mounts on the center of your steering head and through its arm attaches to the frame. It uses a vein passing through an oil filled chamber to dampen the sweep of the handlebars. The unit is adjustable in low-speed damping, high-speed damping and in degrees of sweep with damping resistance. Specific to the off-road units, the damper has no valving in … Continued


2016 KTM 450XC-F Test Riding Impression

June 25, 2015

Off-Road Racing Powerhouse Photos by Simon Cudby and Jimmy Lewis To bring all of the front-line changes of the SX models straight to the XC line with no delay, KTM have shown how serious they are about the XC platform. … Continued


Letter Of The Week–350 or 450?

June 23, 2015

DBT, I am a 56 y/o motocrosser, looking to pull the trigger on my next bike. I currently ride a 2011 Honda CRF450R.  I ride my son’s 2010 Honda CRF250R occasionally, but much prefer the 450. I am about 5’ … Continued


DBT: Dirt of the WEEK!

June 18, 2015

James Stewart back sooner than NEVER and now LONGER Some of the talk on the street earlier in the year. Was would James Stewart retire because he could not race for most of 2015 because of his drug violation ban? … Continued


Fly F2 Carbon Helmet

June 18, 2015

The Fly F2 Carbon Helmet uses aircraft grade carbon fiber and Kevlar composite construction to bring a lightweight helmet to the motocross market. It meets SNELL M2010, DOT, ECE and AS (Australian) helmet standards.  The outer shell is constructed with aircraft grade woven carbon fiber and Kevlar composite materials for strength while remaining extremely light. On the inside two layers of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), one softer  and one slightly harder, … Continued


DBT: Dirt of the Week

June 11, 2015

Lucas Oil MX Champs: Dungey Holds the Keys to the Title Honda’s Eli Tomac when under the knife to fix his busted up wings so the title is up for grabs at the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship. And that being … Continued


2016 KTM 350XC-F Test Riding Impression

June 10, 2015

The Ultimate Crosser? Photos by Simon Cudby At first thought I figured the 350XC-F would be my least favorite bike of the 2016 KTM XC lineup. Why ride a big bike without the 450 power? Well my thoughts quickly changed … Continued


2016 KTM 450SX-F Test Riding Impression

June 9, 2015

Son Of  A Dungey Photos by Simon Cudby The 2016 KTM 450SX-F is no surprise. With the release of the Factory Edition bike late last year KTM signaled to the world what they were up to for the following year … Continued