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Find Dirt Rider’s off-road dirt bike tests and reviews on all the top new and used models from Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha, Beta, Christini, Gas Gas, Husaberg, and Sherco, along with anything else that has two wheels and a motor!

  • 2018 Beta 125 RR | First Look

    Take a first look at the all-new 2018 Beta 125 RR two-stroke, aimed at filling a gap in the off-road market as a play bike, but also a serious race bike for the newly created GNCC XC3.

    Press Release, Beta USA posted Jun 13th, 2017
    Check out this all-new 2018 Beta 125 RR two-stroke, the new motorcycle is the smallest 2-stroke engine of the Enduro range currently produced at Beta's factory in…

  • Can a newbie rider start off on a 450 off-road bike?

    The obvious answer is “no,” but we put them on our Suzuki RMX450Z anyway.

    By Sean Klinger posted Jun 12th, 2017
    Newer or smaller riders are typically steered clear of 450cc machines because they can be too much to handle. Or are they?
  • 2018 Yamaha YZ450F

    2018 Yamaha Motocross and Off-Road Models Announced

    Details on the all-new Yamaha YZ450F, updated WR250F and WR450F, YZ250F, YZ250FX, and YZ450FX.

    By Andrew Oldar Photos by Andrew Oldar & Courtesy of Yamaha posted Jun 12th, 2017
    Details on the all-new Yamaha YZ450F, updated WR250F and WR450F, YZ250F, YZ250FX, and YZ450FX.

  • 2017 TM EN 300 Fi Review | First Impression

    An Italian middle-weight off-road thumper for deep-pocketed riders.

    By Sean Klinger posted Jun 1st, 2017
    Some would call TM Motorcycles weird. They themselves would probably prefer exotic and they are just that… With a price tag that comes with the territory.

  • 2018 Gas Gas EC/XC 300 Racing Review | FIRST RIDE

    Two brand new enduro/off-road/cross country machines from Spain.

    By Sean Klinger Photos By Jeff Allen posted Jun 1st, 2017
    Its early for 2018 bikes, but we are not complaining! Check out the 2018 Gas Gas EC and XC 300 Racing models.

  • A Beginner’s Look At The 2017 Honda CRF250X

    Five things to know about a brand new 13-year-old bike.

    By Sean Klinger posted May 26th, 2017
    It is often said by pro level testers that the Honda CRF250X is on the mellow side. But what about real-world beginner riders?

  • 2017 Sherco SE-R and SEF-R Model Lineup | First Look

    French. Blue. Off-road only. Take a look at what this enduro and trials bike company has to offer.

    By Sean Klinger Courtesy Of Sherco posted Mar 22nd, 2017
    There are a lot of changes to the 2017 Sherco line up, which is good mix of two-stroke and four-stroke machines.

  • Another look at the Alta Redshift: East Coast Edition

    We get another shot of the electric boogie on the track and trails.

    By Story By Allan Brown Photos Courtesy Of Alta Motors posted Mar 17th, 2017
    Tester Allan Brown headed out to Florida to get a different perspective of the Alta Motors Redshift MX bike. He got a chance to put it through its paces on a motocross…
  • 2017 KTM 450 XC-F | 2017 Dirt Rider 450F Off-Road Shootout

    2017 KTM 450 XC-F | 2017 Dirt Rider 450F Off-Road GP Bike Shootout | VIDEO

    Kris Keefer breaks down his experience on the KTM 450 XC-F at the Dirt Rider 450F Off-Road GP Bike Shootout comparison.

    Film & Edit by M66 Productions posted Feb 27th, 2017
    Senior Test Editor Kris Keefer breaks down his experience on the 2017 KTM 450 XC-F and what it's like to ride the hybrid machine on the track and the trails.
  • 2017 Yamaha YZ450FX | Dirt Rider 450F Off-Road Shootout

    2017 Yamaha YZ450FX | Dirt Rider 450F Off-Road GP Bike Shootout | VIDEO

    See what Matt Bynum thought of the 2017 Yamaha YZ450FX at the Dirt Rider 450F Off-Road Shootout comparison.

    Film & Edit by M66 Productions posted Feb 24th, 2017
    Find out how the 2017 Yamaha YZ450FX handles when a light, less off-road experienced rider like MX test rider Matt Bynum takes it out on the track and trail at our 2017…

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