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
Pasta. Fashion. Husqvarnas. If you asked me to list three main things that Italy is known for producing, there you have it. The latter item on this simplified list may not be one of Italy’s largest exports, but it’s still
Whibley grabs a holeshot just like I thought I would. Dreaming is better than reality. Whibley’s WR isn’t that much of a WR really. Actually, he takes all of the less desirable or more trail-rider-friendly WR qualities out of the
Hello all who seek information on the Kriega R30 Rucksack! I’m going to shoot you the bad first (and by the way, in my opinion, the good outweighed the bad immeasurably): My only major beef with the R30 was the
450 SX-FnBig brother 450 SX-F is very happy living the carbureted life, so it stayed that way and got even better jetting than before since it is being compared to FI. But the chassis, including the linkage, feels like it
If you have an XR or CRF100, you have undoubtedly asked, “What can I do to get more power?” Well, I have the answer. And it is not a loud pipe; those actually kill power on this picky Honda. The
If you ride a lot, are good about maintenance and plan on keeping your bike for a while, the costs of oil filters can add up. There are plenty of reusable stainless steel filters on the market, but since I
Personally, when riding a motocross track, I find myself favoring the 250 four-strokes. They are easier to ride, confidence inspiring and they are lighter but my main reason for favoritism is that the power is so much easier to control.
I recently purchased a new race bike and needed to put my race numbers on it. The series I race in requires yellow backgrounds for my 30B class. So I called up BRM Offroad and ordered Option 2 with black
The average racer doesn’t have unlimited resources to dedicate to training, which makes it doubly appreciated when a good deal in fitness comes along. For $24.99-roughly the same price as a monthly health club membership-you can have off-road champion Steve
We slapped on our Dirt Rider edition Factory Effex graphics and hit the track to work in this bike to get some hours on it before shootout time. Can minimal changes make a difference? Stranger things have happened. SPECS MSRP*
It’s here! Honda’s 2011 CRF450R has officially landed in the states, and one of these dashing bikes is currently sitting in the Dirt Rider shop with traces of sweet loam underneath the fenders (not really, Jimmy washed it already for
If you’ve ever ridden a KTM 950 Super Enduro, you’ll agree with me on the bike’s general description: This is a massive dirt bike. Sure, it’s got mirrors and a license plate and several other features that may make you
When Honda released the dual exhaust CRF250R in 2006, its revolutionary stance in the MX world was easily noticed. The bike and its pipes have been a head-turner ever since. But now, with the CRF450R getting all the attention, what’s
XR75′s and MR50′s are the bikes of
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The MiniMoto SX is my favorite race
Me and my buddies love to ride
