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2010 Suzuki DR650 Long Haul Update – Dirt Rider Magazine

Although relatively unchanged in recent years and fairly dated by today’s performance standards, the DR650 is still a darn popular bike. As a dual-purpose machine, the Suzuki’s ability to transition from the dirt to the asphalt has won over numerous adventure seekers, while the bike’s burly styling and off-road capabilities have kept it from being [...]
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First Impression: 2011 Husqvarna Lineup – Dirt Rider Magazine

From spy photos posted in Internet forums to rumors that floated from track to track like tear-offs in the wind, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Husqvarna’s 2011 model lineup, and for good reason. This new product line marks the end of a multi-year push by Husky to redefine its larger-displacement four-stroke model range, [...]
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Pro Circuit KTM 65 SX Project Bike – Dirt Rider Magazine

The Pro Circuit KTM 65 SX may look plain on the outside, but it’s anything from average on the inside! More ice cream. More allowance. More time to defeat the “super hard” video game boss before bed. Kids typically want more of everything, and young motocrossers are no exception. In the mind of a youth [...]
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Riding Impression: 2010 BMW 1200 GSA – Dirt Rider Magazine

As the most recent production DR staffer (I’m an ’85), I often have trouble relating to some of the things that excite my coworkers. The usefulness of kidney belts and lift stands simply escapes me, and the intended application of bikes like the BMW 1200 GSA makes me scratch my still-present head of hair in [...]
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First Test: 2011 Kawasaki KX250F – Dirt Rider Magazine

Unlike the easy-starting KX450F, the KX250F’s engine isn’t the most cooperative thing we’ve ever kicked, though it’s a long ways off from being the hardest starting bike out there. Off the bottom, the 2011 Kawi retained last year’s holeshot prowess with a surge of power that is barely violent enough to be described as a [...]
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Extreme Enduro Film Goes Mainstream – Dirt Rider Magazine

Dirt riders can usually just dream of seeing their favorite off-road riders on the big screen, but on Friday, October 15th a hard enduro film will legitimately be shown in front of a mainstream audience. Throttle Entertainment’s (http://www.throttleentertainment.com) latest film, Roof Of Africa, has been accepted to the prestigious Anaheim Film Festival, and there will [...]
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Riding Impression: 2011 Gas Gas XC 250 – Dirt Rider Magazine

If you’re a fan of exotic bikes, then you’ve certainly heard of Gas Gas. The Spanish manufacturer has previously been known as a boutique brand, but the bikes are steadily becoming more mainstream in off-road circles as the technology improves and the dealer network increases. Part of this rise in popularity is due to the [...]
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2010 International Motorcycle Safety Summit at the MXoN – Dirt Rider Magazine

While the riders, teams and track crew worked feverishly to prepare for the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations the night before the event, a select group of professionals and industry figures met on the far side of the Thunder Valley pit area in a quiet, makeshift meeting room. Their purpose: Safety. As the rest [...]
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2010 Red Bull FIM Motocross Of Nations – Dirt Rider Magazine

After much anticipation, months of preparation, a fair amount of drama and more press releases than anyone can keep track of, the 2010 Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations finally took place at Colorado’s notorious Thunder Valley. The track was long and rough, and the high altitude provided yet another obstacle for the international competitors. [...]
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Motocross 101 By David Pingree – Dirt Rider Magazine

You may not be able to get personalized riding instruction from AMA Motocross ace David Pingree-after all, he’s only one man with about nineteen different jobs-but for $24.95 you can have Ping teach you his speed secrets from the comfort of your own living room. As a seasoned former factory rider and Supercross main event [...]
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First Impression: 2011 Husqvarna TE250 – Dirt Rider Magazine

Pasta. Fashion. Husqvarnas. If you asked me to list three main things that Italy is known for producing, there you have it. The latter item on this simplified list may not be one of Italy’s largest exports, but it’s still one of the most well known among off-road enthusiasts. As such, many riders have had [...]
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First Impression: 2011 Honda CRF450R – Dirt Rider Magazine

It’s here! Honda’s 2011 CRF450R has officially landed in the states, and one of these dashing bikes is currently sitting in the Dirt Rider shop with traces of sweet loam underneath the fenders (not really, Jimmy washed it already for an accurate weigh in!) After riding the machine at Jeremy McGrath’s private ranch just north [...]
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Riding Impression: KTM 950 SE – Dirt Rider Magazine

If you’ve ever ridden a KTM 950 Super Enduro, you’ll agree with me on the bike’s general description: This is a massive dirt bike. Sure, it’s got mirrors and a license plate and several other features that may make you think that it’s a street bike, but don’t be fooled-the KTM 950 is the Goliath [...]
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2009 Honda CRF150R – First Impression – Dirt Rider Magazine

Where in the world did all the mini four-stroke buzz go? On September 6, 2006, Honda gave birth to a new market and shook the entire industry with the announcement of a revolutionary machine: the 2007 CRF150R. The innovative little bikes were subsequently praised in the magazines, snatched up by dealers and purchased in bulk [...]
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’08 Yamaha TT-R 110E – First Impression – Dirt Rider Magazine

They say there’s a little kid in all of us, and I’m pretty sure this saying applies to more than just pregnant women. Dropping your grown-up posture from time to time and indulging your younger side just may be the best way to stave the ghastly effects of growing old. One such way of doing [...]
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