DBT: Dirt of the Week

January 27, 2015

Monter Energy SX After 4 One day you’re a hero, the next second you’re a bigger hero. One week you’re getting black flagged and the next you’re on the podium. Racing supercross is one fickle beast. It has no favorites … Continued


2015 Honda CRF 450

January 22, 2015

This is Honda’s third year with this chassis and last year’s 2014 model didn’t receive any significant changes, so we were all expecting a little something extra for 2015. The new CRF450 still has the same chassis, but has received several changes in the engine and suspension departments. These changes were focused on improving performance and tunability, without raising the price.


Jimmy Rigged #3—Test Riders

January 22, 2015

So now that DBT is up and running the totally predictable has occurred. “Hey Jimmy, you need any Test Riders?” Emails and messages on Facebook mostly, the occasional phone call from someone who got my number from this  guy who … Continued


2015 Honda CRF450R–Jimmy Lewis

January 21, 2015

I have always like the Honda CRF450R. It just fits me and is easy for me to ride as fast as I need to go. I like it’s layout, the light feel, the smooth power delivery, the turning and the … Continued


2015 Yamaha YZ250FX

January 16, 2015

As new as this Yamaha YZ250FX may seem in concept, Yamaha has been mixing the lines between the Motocross and Off-Road in a competition-only form going back as early as the 1970s. Even before the riding time of many reading this test, remember the IT?. But lately that in-between bike did not exist in the company’s lineup, it was YZ or WR or nothing. And getting that hybrid, a mostly … Continued


2015 YX250FX–Erek Kudla

January 15, 2015

This is EXACTLY what has needed to happen for a looooooong time! Take the production 250f – which is already a solid platform winning lots of awards and praise from the motocross world –  add an e-start, kick stand and extra gear … Continued


Enduro Engineering Replacement Seat

January 13, 2015

Enduro Engineering offers a couple of standard height replacement seats for KTMs as well as well as a tall option for those needing more height out of their ride. The complete seat comes with a replacement seat pan, EE’s rubberized foam and a more grippy seat cover. The rubberized foam is claimed to last longer, especially in wet environments. The seat is manufactured in the USA by Enduro Engineering. It’s … Continued


Klim XC Gloves

January 13, 2015

The XC glove is Klims’ race inspired minimalist off-road riding glove. Designed to have a snug fit using a single layer ultra grip palm construction with a slip-on cuff. There is a layer of light padding on top of the hand in parts and over the fingers, thumb, and knuckles. This glove is also claimed to have a super breathable design with some perforated panels.


DBT: Dirt of the Week

January 8, 2015

Supercross: One Down, 15 to Go The season kickoff at Anaheim Stadium came and went and the racing was solid. For those of you that thought the sky would fall, nobody would show up, and the racing would suck because … Continued


2015 KTM Freeride 250R

January 6, 2015

What is the KTM Freeride 250R? The Austrian company seems to be calling it a serious trail or play bike but they hate calling it a play bike at all. In Europe, where riding is very limited, it appeals to a person who might ride in small areas or play on obstacles, maybe take rides to play areas, were more than a strict trials bike is needed. It is a … Continued