I’ve typically liked adding a flywheel weight to certain bikes to calm their power delivery and give them a smoother pull. Also, so I don’t lose throttle response, I am pretty picky about the weight of the flywheel. I have
Nick Fahringer rips up the Terrain Test on the Husaberg. Dirt Rider Post Torture EvaluationBest All-around bike because:The Husaberg FE450 was Dirt Rider’s Bike of the Year (along with its bigger brother the 570). So, it’s safe to say that
This is Thad Duvall on the WR450F on the MX test. Any questions about a WR as a some-time track bike? Dirt Rider Post Torture Evaluation:This is the Best Bike Because: It works fantastic on the track or on the
Life is all about timing, and unfortunately Kawasaki missed the timing when it released this 2009 KX450F a week after Honda released its ’09 CRF450R. Instead of surfing a wave of buzz, the Kawi is left knee-boarding in the foam.
I have just over 60 hours on our 2009 KTM 400 XC-W now so I figured it was about time to share what I have learned about this bike and make a few suggests for modifications in case you are
It’s virtually impossible to get the Christini KXF sideways at the exit of a corner. You’ll be going straighter, faster after every turn. Dirt Rider SaysWe’ve had our fair share of experience with Christini’s AWD system on a wide range
About the bike: This 2009 Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team 250F is based on last years Endurocross championship winning machine that Ricky Dietrich and Damon Huffman contested the series on, and it is the bike they will be running in
Even though it didn’t make the cut, this big Kawasaki still impressed us with its plush suspension and overall stability. About the bike: The average off road rider uses his bike for trail riding as well as riding the motocross
Real Rider Tested Marty Estes Age: 39 Height: 6’3” Weight: 210 lb Ability: Vet Intermediate Location: Westlake Village, CA With gobs of power and the least svelte chassis of the ’08 450s, the Kawasaki KX450F is one locomotive of a
Four Ways To Find Power:CompressionBoreStrokeAll of the aboveBolting on performance parts comes at the cost of the parts, some elbow grease and typically the difficulty in instantly feeling what improvements have been made. Most of the time you don’t have
A comprehensive book about the life and career of the legendary and enigmatic Bob Hannah is a welcome addition to moto literature. It’s been 20 years since Hannah raced and longer since he was at the top of his game.
When you take into account the cost of event tickets, fuel, accommodations and trackside funnel cake, being a spectator at all 12 rounds of the AMA Outdoor National MX series could potentially cost thousands of dollars. But for $24.95, you
Riding jackets can perform a variety of duties. First, they may be called upon to keep you warm. Then there are the bonus functions like protection, storage space, waterproofing, venting and downright fashion that are called into play. Looking at
Steve Christini and his merry and band prepped an AWD KTM 450 XCW for the worst possible conditions. Our conditions turned out to be a little dry, but largely perfect, and that wasn’t the best for this bike. The Christini
You’d think that with limited suspension travel and a tiny chassis, this KLX wouldn’t be too down to jump. Dave Donatoni proves otherwise. Dirt Rider Post Torture Evaluation: The best all-around bike because:This little machine was in no way the
