If you are one of the many off-road riders who have never ridden a trials bike, you are missing out. Not only are you missing a ton of fun on the bike, but you are also depriving yourself of some essential bike skill-building seat time that is guaranteed to make you a better, faster and [...]
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Spain is notorious for its enriched culture. Bullfighting, flamenco dancing and Antonio Banderas are just some of the most notable products and people that hail from this exotic country-but this short list definitely has a new addition coming, by way of a hard-working little company known as Montesa. Getting its start back in 1944, this [...]
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Like a lot of riders, I’ve always had a strange fascination with TM motorcycles. There’s something about trick, limited-run off-road bikes that really grabs my attention, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t admire those lightning-fast Italians on their mysteriously blue (formerly pink) steeds. In fact, I spent two seasons as an amateur [...]
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“Prior to swinging a leg over this blue 250 two-stroke, it had been quite a while since I’d ridden a TM. My first thought-even before I fired the bike up-was how narrow and sleek the ergos feel. The tank and shrouds are thin and easy to grip, while the seat has a fairly hard feel [...]
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I have recently started racing the last couple of years. I am a little late to the racing game (I’m 44). Better late than never. I am truly having a blast racing the OT novice class, but my biggest problem is arm pump. It really frustrates me because I know that I am faster than [...]
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Suzuki may not have grabbed a Dirt Rider shootout in 2011, but the company’s record on the track speaks for itself. The latest offerings from the yellow giant are four machines that have proven race potential: The RM-Z450, RM-Z250, RM85L and RM85 models. Although it looks as though little has changed among Suzuki’s 2012 motocross [...]
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Stands, ramps, mats, tie-downs, utility cans-if you need it at the track, Matrix Concepts likely has it in their warehouse. And if not, it’s probably being sketched out by one of Matrix’s designers. A relatively new name in the motorcycle industry, Matrix is an innovative startup run by young brothers Chadd and Cameron Cole, two [...]
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Without going into a long-winded rant about government regulations, let’s just say that Yamaha recently had the great pleasure of re-releasing two of their most popular models, the TT-R50E and PW50. Together, these bikes represent the ultimate entry-level two-wheelers, and both air-cooled powerplants are reliable and tough steeds for any aspiring young rider. In fact, [...]
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I’m a little embarrassed to say that I have been riding for about 8 years now and the July 2011 issue was the first time I have ever read Dirt Rider Magazine. I can’t believe what I have been missing out on all these years. The writing is great and the subjects are even better. [...]
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The Nitro Circus Live show is coming to Las Vegas next week, meaning that Travis Pastrana and his crew of crazies will finally get to show their stuff to a live audience on U.S. soil. Having successfully completed numerous Nitro Circus Live shows down under, the Nitro Crew has big things planned for the single [...]
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A few weeks ago, the motorcycle industry lost a great friend in Barry Chinen. Known primarily for his work at Honda in the Research and Development department, Barry was a fun-loving guy with a passion for motorcycles and great skills on a surfboard, not to mention an ever-present grin. In order to honor Barry and [...]
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When the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicked off this past weekend with the Hangtown National near Sacramento, California, the only thing that anyone knew for certain was that it was going to be a battle. Both the 250 and 450 classes were packed with talent, and several speedy newcomers and a few last-minute [...]
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2011 was a big year for both motocross and off-road, and there were a number of machines that rocked the industry in terms of technology, innovation and performance. As usual, Dirt Rider dedicated a full cover story to the greatest bikes of 2011, including our pick for the coveted Bike of the Year title. We [...]
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Dear Dirt Rider,I have a 2002 Honda CR250 and I heard somewhere that one year of the CR250s ran a lot better with a 125 CDI. Also, my pipe is smashed pretty hard and was wondering which one you would recommend. I live in the woods and ride pretty open trails mostly and the rare [...]
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The great outdoors is yours for the taking, but how best to enjoy the sights and sounds that Mother Nature has to offer can be an interesting dilemma. Should you cruise the globe on a road-ready cruiser or a rugged off-road bike? Will a long-range street machine be better than hard-core trail motorcycle for maximum [...]
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