Lowering a bike is always a compromise. And with KTMs there has been no solution for the rear shock other than to go internally if you wanted to do it right. Well, if 7/8 inch is enough of a drop
It’s officially another year (well, according to the manufacturers, anyways) and Yamaha has introduced another competitive motocross machine: The 2011 YZ450F. Although very similar to last year’s revolutionary 2010, this bike has undergone a couple of revisions. The first is
2010 BMW G450X Specifications: Tested: September 2010 issue Price: $8,945 Seat height: 37.5 in. Weight (tank full): 274 lb What’s Hot! Solid feel to the chassis and an overall feeling of stability the others can’t match. Slimmest ergonomics where your
REAL RIDER: Ryan Orr Age: 30 Height: 5’10″ Weight: 170 lb Ability: Traitor Location: Lesser magazine I’ve been racing in the WORCS pro class for the last couple of years, and racing for two hours straight on some of the
I really like Sidi boots. The Crossfire SR fits me like a glove, is as protective as they come, breaks in easily and lasts as long as anything out there, and I am very hard on boots. But for some,
REAL RIDER: Chris Green Age: 18 Height: 5’9″ Weight: 160 lb Ability: Intermediate Location: Hesperia, CA I have never been a fan of wearing bulky chest protectors because of the limit on movement. In fact, most of the time I
REAL RIDER: Lee Presgrave Age: 40 Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lb Ability: Veteran A trail rider Location: Leesburg, VA I ‘ve bent, banged and broken just about every hand guard system on the market; I needed help. I decided to
Since the 2010 Honda CRF250 received a complete overhaul (along with great feedback I might add), the only thing left to do for 2011 was a little fine tuning. So even with the rain threatening all of So Cal the
Even though I was almost born yesterday I’m not ignorant enough to think I’ll ever become as popular as I once was. I’m at a competitive disadvantage. But I maintain a humongous enjoyment and value edge over any class of
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
And that corner speed carried all the way through what was a rough track since Wednesday at Milestone is sort of a mini national and amateur fast-guy practice day. The bumps were building, and ruts were pretty established. Not to
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
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
If you think you’ve noticed a bit more trials coverage in Dirt Rider, your eyes aren’t deceiving you: We’ve recently been giving more attention to our rock-hopping friends. With the rise in popularity of trials as a training tool for
This is when a KTM 450 SX-F rider has a smile on his face: Powering out of a turn with a roostertail blowing off of the rear tire. Followers beware. 2011 KTM 450 SX-F New Features: The accepted norm is
Kawasaki KX100 The basic design of the
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XR75′s and MR50′s are the bikes of
