Ever wonder if there are sibling rivalries at the KTM factory where they are pumping out two different brands trying to accomplish the same things? Well, we have no idea about the politics that go on behind the doors at the factory but when we put these two brothers head-to-head at the track there is [...]
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Pete Peterson knows how to use spitting to his advantage, especially when it comes to flat tires. Before suffering the embarrassment of a 2.5-hour tube replacement for a slow leak, Pete will first spit on his finger, wipe it over the valve stem and look to see if a bubble forms, citing the possibility of [...]
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With the launch of the TC250 motocrosser, Husky is stepping into one of the most ferocious and competitive rings of motorcycle performance there is. It’s a class that demands a light and flickable feel, but it must be backed up with solid handling. A 250F’s suspension is asked to please a weight range from those [...]
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One of the most anticipated bikes of 2009 has gone through some teething pains during the year, but it was a sales success in a tough year proving that riders want the latest and greatest bikes no matter the economy. We liked the performance of the bike from the get-go, but that didn’t stop us [...]
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The revolutionary (70 degrees, to be exact) design of the Husaberg and our picking it as Bike of the Year led us to ride it all year as well. And we’re still riding it! Plus, we haven’t had any issues to speak of. There is one spot in the 570′s FI mapping that is prone [...]
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The fascination with 125cc MX bikes is alive and well at Dirt Rider due to one reason: We ride for fun. As much as it’s our job, anytime we can we make it as enjoyable as possible, we do; racing around tracks on screaming 125s is a case in point. The KTM 125 SX has [...]
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There are some bikes that we just ride all year long, pretty much box-stock. In 2009, that bike was the Yamaha YZ250F. It survived our shootout and then was Publisher Sean Finley’s desert and track bike for the rest of the year, accumulating in the neighborhood of 40 hours of run time. It saw a [...]
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Passion is hard to suppress. And it has a price. It can consume you and drive you crazy. Or you can be crazy and do something with that energy. I won’t comment further on the passion that fuels the guys at FMF, but when they started boasting they could build a reasonable and usable 200-pound [...]
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There are many scenarios where having the right tool for the job can save you a lot of hassles. KTM’s new 2010 150 XC is filling a small but important place in the motorcycle market that fits that description. It is a 125-sized bike in weight and feel with a boost in power to make [...]
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Are you working on your engine and trying to keep track of where all the bolts go? Well, putting similar bolts (like clutch cover, ignition cover, centercase) all in separate little bags can make reassembly a cinch. Just remember to label them!Got a Trail Tip? Send it and some pictures to karel.kramer@sorc.com, subject: Trail Tips.
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The experts, Denison in this case, show how easy it really is. The rest of my event was from the view of a journalist where I rode with the blogging crew of Casten Steffen (www.enduroblog.de) and Martin Kettnerr (press manager for the Erzberg Rodeo). These guys ride from spot to spot along the course, like [...]
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The 2009 Red Bull Romaniacs is officially over but the results and not yet in. There was a lot of racing going on and a lot of confusion on the course. The race organisation has a busy job sorting out all the information. Many of the racers missed some of the pro sections, some went and re-rode [...]
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HILLSDALE, Mich., (Aug. 1, 2011) – Hosting
The search for a CR60 started last
Taking your kid out on the trail
Dylan Woodcock photo courtesy of Ian Roxburgh
