Author Archives : "chris denison"

2009 KTM 50 SX And 65 SX, Riding Impression – Dirt Rider Magazine

Although much of Dirt Rider’s testing focus has been on the new 2009 big-bike four-stroke models, we still haven’t forgotten about the little guys. KTM recently hooked us up with its new 50 SX and 65 SX machines, and to say that these bikes have been revised for ’09 is an understatement. We tossed Mini [...]
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2007 Suzuki RM-Z250 – Long Haul – Wrap Up – Dirt Rider Magazine

As of the last update on our Long Haul RM-Z250 (October ’07), the bike was scoring particularly high on the fun meter but was in need of a good “freshen” session in the shop. As soon as the hourmeter rolled 50, we took the Suzuki to Dave Dye’s Total Performance race shop in Hesperia, California. [...]
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Enduro – X – Dirt Rider Magazine

There’s nothing quite like a good ol’ fashioned road trip. This time, our particular mission was to hit the road for the first two rounds of the 2007 Maxxis EnduroCross series in Denver, Colorado, followed by the next weekend in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Piling into Big Air Tod Sciacqua’s tightly packed motor home, the crew started [...]
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2007 Suzuki RM-Z250 #2 – Long-Term Testing – Dirt Rider Magazine

Since the initial update on the RM-Z250 Long Haul bike a few months ago (June ’07), our little shootout winner has held up well to all the abuse we throw at it. Shortly after the Sunline AVone OSX handlebar was added at the last update, I threw on a pair of Sunline’s trick Moto Ray [...]
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Suzuki RM-Z250 – Dirt Rider Magazine

When the checkered flag finally dropped on the 2007 Dirt Rider 250F motocross shootout (April ’07), the RM-Z250 was a solid bike length ahead of the rest of the pack. Yet we still had moments of curiosity about the RM-Z’s durability, even after 32 hours of hard testing. This made the likable yellow machine an [...]
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Pro Circuit KTM 65 SX Project Bike – Dirt Rider Magazine

When Pro Circuit called recently saying that they had a KTM 65 SX project bike for us to test, we just knew that Mitch Payton and the boys had cooked up something magical. With plenty of experience tuning two-strokes and huge amounts of time, money and effort dedicated to pumping up the mini race scene, [...]
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Ducati Dirt Bike

Check out this crazy concept drawing that a secret source sent to Dirt Rider this week. Could Ducati be entering a new market with this wild machine? We have no idea, but the fact that there is a concept drawing shows us that somebody is thinking about it! From what we can see, the bike [...]
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Moose Racing Expedition Rear Rack – Dirt Rider Magazine

When I needed some extra storage space on our Suzuki DR650 test bike, I turned to Moose Racing’s Expedition Rear Rack to provide more room for my junk.Constructed of mild steel with a powdercoated finish, this made-in-the-U.S.A. product is a simple, one-piece design that attaches to the DR650′s frame via longer bolts that thread in [...]
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Riding Impression: 2011 Husqvarna TC449 – Dirt Rider Magazine

Among other things, Italians are known for their style. As a result, many of the products that originate in “the Boot” are laced with a unique, innovative and altogether cool attitude that is hard to ignore. Take, for example, the all-new Husqvarna TC449, which looks like nothing else on the moto market and possesses an [...]
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Inside Look: Fox 2011 Apparel Lineup – Dirt Rider Magazine

Still need your moto fix for the day? Good, because today we’re taking you backstage at Fox for an inside look at some of their newest apparel designs. Now, this gear isn’t for the faint of heart-we’re talking envelope pushing, edge cutting, trend setting style here, people! The following is just a taste of the [...]
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America’s Great Outdoors Initiative

If you’re not familiar with the latest environmental initiative involving off-road recreation, let’s bring you up to speed: Back in April, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum to create the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative, charging the Environmental Protection Agency, the Council for Environmental Quality and the Interior and Agricultural Departments with promoting conservation and outdoor [...]
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First Test: 2010 Suzuki RM-Z450 – Dirt Rider Magazine

Suzuki has received a fair bit of attention due to the fact that neither of its major motocross bikes made it into Dirt Rider shootouts this year, and we’ve received quite a few queries from Suzuki fans as to what the deal is with Big Yellow. Both of Suzuki’s flagship moto machines are, in fact, [...]
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First Test: 2010 Yamaha YZ250 – Dirt Rider Magazine

Two-strokes aren’t dead. Let me repeat that: Two-stroke dirt bikes-those wonderfully fun machines that are fondly known for chugging mixed gas, singing at high rpm ranges and leaving a trail of sweet-smelling blue smoke-aren’t going anywhere. At least, the blue ones aren’t. How do we know? Because Yamaha told us two-strokes are going to be [...]
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First Impression: 2011 Kawasaki KX250F – Dirt Rider Magazine

One of the first 2011 250Fs to be introduced to the masses, the new Kawasaki KX250F is here, and in full force. With a great track record, a strong starting platform and excellent race results, Kawasaki was in a perfect position to expand their mid-sized four-stroke from better to best, and from what we can [...]
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John Dowd, Keith Johnson team up with Stimilon Motocross Academy

The Stimilon Motocross Academy will be working with two New England Superstars – John Dowd and Keith Johnson – on Wednesday June 30 at MX 338 in Southwick, MA. Don’t Miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best riders in the Northeast! John Dowd, National Number 16, is a 125 SX Champion and [...]
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