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


2016 KTM 125 & 150SX First Test Riding Impression

June 8, 2015

Two-Strokes Are Still A Priority At KTM Photos By Simon Cudby Pointing out that the power-to-weight ratio, the lower cost and the simplicity of ownership are known advantages of the two-stroke motorcycle, The Austrian brand showed their commitment by bringing … Continued


2016 KTM 250XC-F First Test Riding Impression

June 8, 2015

KTM’s Smallest XC for 2016 KTM makes no bones about the line they seem the most proud of, the XC group. Especially in the US the company traces its roots to off-road racing and making bikes that are ready to … Continued


2016 KTM SX and XC Test Riding Impression

June 4, 2015

2016 KTM SX/XC Riding Introduction Riding the new bikes in Crawfordsville, Indiana Photos By Simon Cudby KTM’s goal for the 2016 SX and XC bikes was to make them lighter, better handling with more power. And of course we say … Continued