August 5, 2010
When I needed some extra storage space on our Suzuki DR650 test bike, I turned to Moose Racing’s Expedition Rear Rack to provide more room for my junk.Constructed of mild steel with a powdercoated finish, this made-in-the-U.S.A. product is a
August 3, 2010
Among other things, Italians are known for their style. As a result, many of the products that originate in “the Boot” are laced with a unique, innovative and altogether cool attitude that is hard to ignore. Take, for example, the
July 29, 2010
Performance through civility: Every change the Kawasaki made to the engine and chassis were aimed and making the bike easier to like, and better focused for a wider range of riders. Old sayings like “No new is good news” stay
July 22, 2010
In Dirt Rider’s air filter oil and cleaner comparison, we had a slight mistake that was corrected into a bigger mistake. For Twin Air’s Liquid Power filter oil, we put the wrong photo. Which prompted our copy editor to change
July 15, 2010
Suzuki has received a fair bit of attention due to the fact that neither of its major motocross bikes made it into Dirt Rider shootouts this year, and we’ve received quite a few queries from Suzuki fans as to what
July 15, 2010
These three bikes are very different, and so is the way we tested them. We asked for reader suggestions on how to test our 2010 off-road bikes a few issues back, and you responded with tons of letters and one
July 13, 2010
Boyesen EngineeringFactory Racing Water Pump KitReal Rider Tested Keeping your bike cool can be a tall order under some circumstances. Boyesen’s Factory Racing Water Pump Kit might just make the difference you need. Boyesen took a look at the stock
July 13, 2010
Our 2009 Honda CRF450R ran under the radar for the last half of last year working its way well above 120 hours. And that is the sign of a really good machine. It is the opposite of how you hear
July 12, 2010
Of all the various terrain types that we off-roaders like to play in, few are as tough on a rider and his or her equipment than a nasty ol’ mud section. For this, MSR has developed the purpose-built Mud Pro
July 12, 2010
Zone Performance Wear Long-Ride Shorts Most riding shorts on the market today offer moderate-yet-adequate padding between you and the seat for dirt riding. The Zone shorts go further with a very substantial, thicker pad akin to bicycle short chamois.While sitting
July 12, 2010
These practice gates have improved my starts and become a part of every fun ride day I go on whether I’m at the track or at a desert camp-out. They are easy to set up and I can link two
July 12, 2010
Well-known armor manufacturer HRP Sports has thrown a wild spin on the standard kidney belt to create this product it calls the K-Rib Wrap. In a nutshell, this biofoam/plastic creation features removable suspenders that allow it to be worn either
July 12, 2010
It has been a long time since we have seen innovation in rim-lock technology. Rim locks don’t get a lot of thought or glory, but they are vital. Motion Pro has light, high-tech rim locks of a blue composite material.
July 12, 2010
Dubbed as the “Ultimate Food Bar,” Tram Bars are the brainchild of a ski bum named Kate who used to make her own organic energy bars in her kitchen. Luckily, Kate is also an avid trail rider, so it’s only
July 8, 2010
Four-stroke header pipes may not stick out in the breeze with a “Hit Me” sign like a two-stroke expansion chamber, but they are out in danger. Even the stainless steel models can be easily damaged, and the titanium ones crumple