Chris Barrett KTM motocross bikes shine brighter the more time you spend on them. You might never know it reading some comparisons, though, where they often get docked for being different. But as any PG-rated teen movie will teach you, individuality is good. We took the new 250SX-F out to four of our favorite campuses, [...]
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We ran into motocross trainer Derin Stockton and racer Nick Wey repeating sections of a track on a practice day, Nick on the bike, Derin on the stopwatch, to try to find some hidden speed. Stockton told us some of the advantages of narrowing a rider’s focus and putting one section at a time under [...]
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This year’s A Day In The Dirt gave racers plenty of action with another successful year of Grand Prix events over Thanksgiving Day weekend as amateurs shared the track with pros like Jeremy McGrath, Andrew Short, Rick Johnson, Jeff Ward, David Knight, Tarah Geiger, Mike Bell, Jeff Matasavich Kyle Lewis, and Scott Burnworth. Full, official [...]
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Editors’ PickPete Peterson Klim Inversion Jacket This jacket isn’t new, but nearly everyone on staff still wears theirs even with all the new clothing coming in to the DR offices, It never wrinkles (hear that, bachelors?), keeps you warm (Windstopper fabric) and looks so sharp I actually got compliments on it when I was in [...]
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You know you’re not supposed to ride with a death grip on the bar, but did you know you’re supposed to regrip every time you go from accelerating to braking then back to accelerating? This tip from MX School instructor and former 500cc supercross champion Gary Semics may not feel natural right away, but work [...]
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PP: You say in 2007 you had a comparison. Did you have a 350 prototype in 2007?SE: No, no.PP: How long have you had a prototype that you’ve been able to ride?SE: Actually, we started developing a new chassis quite early, like at the end of 2007, but the 350 engine was not ready by [...]
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Kurt Caselli, five-time ISDE Top American, 2007 E3 class winner and 2007 WORCS champion, ripped around a sweeping hardpack berm and right through one of our recent photo sessions at Piru MX Park. When it comes to photo trespassers, we at Dirt Rider shoot first and ask questions later. Here’s what Kurt had to say.”I [...]
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How much money did you make last year racing? None? Then you must be in it for the fun, which makes the YZ125 the bike for you.At 160 pounds and racing Vet Novice, I don’t think I give up anything in lap times with this little bike. I’ll admit passing is much more challenging, and [...]
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One of the cool things about working at Dirt Rider is getting to know all the pro racers. Ricky “Fan Club” Yorks isn’t a household name, but he holds and AMA pro license, races AMA Supercross and Motocross, helps us evaluate bikes for shootouts and tests, and he’s one of the friendliest guys you’ll ever [...]
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Once a year, on Thanksgiving weekend, A Day In The Dirt takes over Los Angeles County Raceway with a huge event filled with more high-speed racing than you could shake a handlebar at. I went last year and had a blast racing one team event (trading my YZ125 with Alexander Smith each lap) and two [...]
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Information is slow in coming from the other side of the globe but things are looking up for the USA Trophy Team as Kurt Caselli stands firm with his 4th place in the E3 class and Destry Abbott has a great day 4 and leaps into the top ten in the E2 class. The Trophy [...]
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Russell Bobbitt Interview, Photos by Kenneth KingYesterday, the day after winning his third Enduro Championship, I got on the horn with Russell Bobbitt. Good thing I acted quickly, because he was just about to board a plane to Portugal.Pete Peterson: Congratulations on the championship. What was the highpoint of the season?Russell Bobbitt: The Marquette round [...]
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If you’re looking for a full day of fun, getting to a WORCS event may be just the ticket. I went out to the Glen Helen round a couple Sundays ago and had a blast. It started early since I was racing in the first race – a 60 minute single moto over a course [...]
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Suzuki’s race teams have had a very good year, wrapping up several championships on the pavement and dirt, including the 450 Outdoor title with Chad Reed and the 250 West Coast Supercross and 250 Outdoor title with Ryan Dungey. So what did Suzuki do? They rewarded their Southern California employees with a free lunch and [...]
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association
Photos courtesy of Mini Rider and Peggy
HILLSDALE, Mich., (Aug. 11, 2011) – A
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