2016 Kawasaki KX Dirt Bikes Revealed

June 2, 2015

The 2016 Kawasaki KX450F goes on a serious diet! After a claimed a 7.5-pound overall weight reduction, the KX450F could feel like an all-new machine. Kawasaki started with the engine and dropped close to four pounds through new cases and … Continued


TCX Pro 2.1 Boots

June 1, 2015

With boot prices often soaring over $500, the TCX Pro 2.1 boot is a reminder that you don’t have to spend obscene amounts of money to get a good quality boot. These boots feature plastic and leather construction and some features like a water resistant micro fiber inside that is wear resistant, a padded front and ankle area for a better comfort and flexibility. Inside the boot is an interchangeable … Continued


Yamaha YZ250–Ray Conway

May 29, 2015

Considering buying a Yamaha YZ250? At this point in my dirt bike riding life cycle of over 45 years I have purchased a lot of cutting edge dirt bikes. Sometimes this leaves the new owner working some of the bugs … Continued


2015 Yamaha YZ250

2015 Yamaha YZ250

May 27, 2015

If there was one discussion the 2015 Yamaha YZ250 brought on, it was about history. This bike, with an engine that has not really seen a major update since the early 2000’s and a chassis that has been largely unchanged since going to an aluminum frame in 2005 is still wildly competitive for all but top pros and works awesome on a motocross track. Yes, even when compared to other … Continued


Letter Of The Week–Yamaha Loyal?

May 22, 2015

Yamaha Loyal, Yamaha Next? I have been riding Yamahas since 2003 starting with YZ250F for local track use and occasional race. In 2005 I added a WR450 to the garage and used that for over 12,000 miles in CA and … Continued


Motoz Mountain Hybrid Tire

May 20, 2015

Motoz, known for long-lasting off-road tires has a new tire that blends a trials tire and a serious off-road knobby. This new design uses what the company calls a flexible tread concave and lock system to give increased traction while avoiding punctures at low inflation pressures. The Motoz Mountain Hybrid is a DOT off-road tire made from 100% natural rubber to provide awesome traction in a wide variety of conditions. … Continued


Pro Circuit Works Pipe And Silencer–YZ125

May 13, 2015

Pro Circuit makes this stamped and welded pipe and silencer combination for the Yamaha YZ125 from 2005 to the present. It claims an increase in horsepower and torque throughout the RPM range. It is made from stamped AKDQ high-quality carbon steel with hand welded and pounded seam and a reinforced mounting brackets and stinger. The Works Pipe (tested here) has a bare metal finish and takes extra care to keep … Continued


2015 Yamaha YZ125 Chris Barrett

May 12, 2015

As I’m sure you’ve heard it time and time again, 125s are a lot of fun! I own one and when I ride it, I always have a good time. It’s hard not to smile when you’re screaming around on … Continued


Jimmy Rigged: A Modest MX National Proposal.

May 12, 2015

Works Bikes, A Single Moto And A 125cc Support Class As a long-time fan and an enthusiast of outdoor motocross, I think our current, dated and traditional system needs an overhaul. I also understand, with some insight, the business behind … Continued


Reflex Hand Guards 1.0

May 11, 2015

The Reflex Handguard 1.0 is a brand new spin on the solid mounted hand guard pioneered by Don Stanger hailing out of Boise, ID. Being a self proclaimed “garage inventor” Don spent the past few years developing the handguard system to solve several problems he found with other hardguards. He felt they were hard to mount up and when you crashed they were equally as hard to put back into position, … Continued