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2016 Yamaha YZ450F First Riding Impression
July 9, 2015
Photos By Scott Hoffman Yamaha launched the 2016 YZ450F at Competitive Edge Raceway in the high desert of Southern California to the media and Dirt Bike Test was there. The bigger YZ is seeing some significant changes at a time … Continued
Scalvini Pipe And Silencer
July 7, 2015
Scalvini is an Italian specialty pipe manufacturer started by a former World Championship road racer Gianluigi Scalvini. The two-stroke pipes are hand made with rolled cones and welded together by artisans, not welders. The pipes are track and dyno tested with each project led by Scalvini himself. The company claims to use only the highest quality materials. The flange is a machined piece and the brackets are double-walled for durability. … Continued
Miracles do happen: Thanks Vinnie for the 2010 Catalina GP
July 1, 2015
At the time I did not know why but I was hell bent on riding the Catalina GP. Yes I was out of shape and had not really raced my dirt in the past 10 years but I knew this … Continued
Michelin Star Cross 5 Tire Intro
July 1, 2015
Bib Has Some New Sneakers Michelin invited the media out to Cahuilla MX track in Southern California for the introduction of the new Star Cross 5 off-road tire line. The company has been a little quiet in the off-road world … Continued
USWE F4 Pro Backpack
July 1, 2015
The USWE F4 Pro backpack was originally designed for mountain bikes, but does it work just as well for riding dirt bikes off road? The backpack features a 4-point harness, which has a multi size adjustment for the right fit, the straps have a ventilating mesh and a tube clip for the hydration pack. The back panel has airstrips which are lined with an anti-slip silicone. The bladder is 3.0 … Continued
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