T-handle sockets have become a near requirement for all dirt riders, as these tools are ideally suited to working on a dirt bike. They aren’t of much use for cars or in tight situations; but they save time, energy and
2005 is turning into the year of the two-stroke comeback. Honda’s release of their 2005 CRs confirms that all the major manufacturers have spend significant R&D time on their two-strokes, and none of them plan to slow down any time
KTM has shed any perception that it is a “small” company. It’s been less than a decade since the Austrian manufacturer actually was a small one, but it exploited niche models with unusual, though desirable, engine displacements. Basically, it built
The newest addition to Honda’s fleet of off-road bikes has arrived, the 2005 Honda CRF450X. The hard-hitting big-bore motocrosser has hopped the fence to the off-road world. The completely new model comes complete with an electric start, odometer, spark arrester,
The proliferation of SUVs has brought with it an increase in hitch mounted single bike carriers. They are more prevalent at the motocross track, where a rider is more likely to travel alone. We also see these carriers on the
There are a number of companies that specialize in moving motorcycles and ATVs across the country and the service isn’t exactly cheap (with costs ranging $450 to $600), but we recently gave Federal Motorcycle Transport a try. The company has
Clearly, the arrival of the Honda CRF250X is this year’s biggest news in off-road bikes. There is no doubt that the machine itself is noteworthy, with its light and nimble feel, excellent chassis and well-engineered features. Plus, there is the
Did you know Fox Racing sells vented gear? If you haven’t looked at its catalog or seen its ads, you may not realize this since Fox keeps the same styles and colors in vented gear as it does in its
When it comes to mixed-lighting conditions, it is very difficult to pick just one lens that can handle it all. Enter light-sensitive lenses, which darken when exposed to bright light and clear when the environment darkens. The technology is not
MSR has a new take on the wind- and waterproof, light outer-shell theme personified by its Pak Jak: the Hydroshel. The Hydroshel is constructed of a breathable fabric called Gelanots. As a simple pullover, the Hydroshel is much less complex
Having tested just about every performance part known to mankind over the last few years, we opted to try one of those small parts that make differences in your bike’s performance. So we put the new Stage One cam from
Cycra is known for its innovation, and the new Stealth moto guard is one of its best. Many riders love a slim and light hand guard, even if they ride only moto. Who wants to get roosted digits? One of
A brain bucket with a low price tag used to equal poor quality or haphazard protection. Not today. The $120 to $200 price range is the meat of the helmet selections available, and for good reason. Their quality and appearance
For literally decades, Smith has had the best over-the-glasses goggle in the SMX. Like the SMX, the new Option goggle features a large frame with plenty of clearance for nearly any eyeglass shape. The large size has something to do
AXO America has brought back some of the original faces who put the company on the map back in the mid-1990s. The first of its new designs is the ’05 Team Issue AIR Jersey. The $44.99 jersey features an open-hole
