For years we have relied on CO2 cartridges to inflate tires on the trail. They all work, but we’ve come to prefer those with threaded tops, and we have used a compact clear-plastic fitting to connect the cartridges to the
Most big-bore four-strokes don’t need a lot of work to be competitive in the world of motocross. Simply dial in the jetting, set the shock ride height, adjust the controls and you’re good to go. And when people do think
New to the motocross world is Utopia Optics. As a new goggle manufacturer, Utopia paid attention to detail with its new Dirty goggle. With a retail price of $44.95, the goggle features one of the best no-sweat foam systems we
Even though Yamaha started the four-stroke wildfire that is sweeping motocross, they also were first to production with many innovations in the two-stroke world. And the drive and talent pool that led them to sell the first reed valve and
KTM took home the award for the Best Adventure Bike during the Motorcyclist Magazine “Motorcycle and Motorcyclist of the Year” (MOTY) awards show held at the beautiful Highlands Inn, Park Hyatt Carmel in Monterey, CA during this past Laguna Seca
Honda’s CRF150F is a great trailbike that raises the bar for off-road motorcycles for small riders; the XR100R it replaced seems almost toylike in comparison. The CRF chassis is fully capable of handling all the performance the stock engine puts
Kawasaki has a strong off-road program, so it only seems logical that companies like IMS are able to jump right onto new KX models and generate off-road products. The KX125 and 250 were brand-new for ’03, and in terms of
When sister magazine ATV Rider handed its tester MSR’s System X Helmet for testing, naturally he was excited. When its editor admitted the company had mistakenly sent two helmets, the tester got really pumped. Then he crashed. Again. And some
Although the ’04 Honda CRF450R comes straight off the showroom floor ready to race, the crew at FMF have put their R&D time to good use on the bike. In stock trim, the CRF has good, solid power delivery but
Yoshimura’s Pro Series TRC system is constructed of a titanium header and midsection, followed by a very trick-looking carbon-fiber canister. It is fairly easy to mount, and the craftsmanship is a class leader. The complete system will set you back
For those of us living in regions with harsh seasons, a good way to beat the winter blahs is to stud a set of tires, rejet and get your dirt bike out on the trails or even on the lake
KTM’s 2005 line-up features improvements to nearly every bike in their wide spectrum of sizes and models. Major changes to all models (125 and up) include a new, stronger frame, improved suspension and stronger brakes. Slight changes to the body
Although rumors have been flying about the uncertainty of two-strokes, 2005 should be a great year for them. Many thought Suzuki would overlook its two-stroke lineup and focus on the all-new RM-Z450. Even though Suzuki did indeed put a big
When the four-stroke CRF450R hit the tracks in early 2002, sales of the two-stroke CR250R plummeted. Most of the slump can be blamed on the four-stroke’s phenomenal motor, but we’d be remiss if we overlooked the less-than-stellar powerplant wedged between
Thor makes some of the most-attractive and highest-quality gear in the motorcycle industry today. This holds true with its new Core gear. The price tags of $145 for the pant and $50 for the jersey are a bit higher than
