It all started as I readied the KTM 525 MXC for another trip to Baja. Publisher Sean Finley was borrowing it, and I naturally wanted the big Katoom to make a good impression. I adjusted the valves, put on Maxxis
If there is a bike that is turning heads and begging questions for 2007, it’s KTM’s 450SX-F. And the real surprise is that it is here so quick and we’re already riding it.Dirt Rider got our hands on one of
We got our first taste of KTM’s new XCs last month at the Washougal round or the WORCS series and we just received our test models. The entire13 model line of XC and XC-Ws consists of 13 models, that’s a
For years, Shoei has set the high standard for the entire helmet market in style, safety and design. With each new helmet produced, the Japanese company has forced competing manufacturers to improve their lids in order to keep up, which
My foray into the world of Long Hauling this KTM is officially rolling. Since my “Fixing the MXers” piece on the bike in the May ’06 issue, the 250 SX-F and I still don’t always get along, but we’re working
Yamaha’s then-new 2006 aluminum-framed YZ450F was a fine machine, and a worthy heir to the historic YZ-F line. The return to a five-speed and power that was domesticated but not de-clawed were highlights of the machine as were the solid
Hellion DesignsCustom Helmet Paint JobWhen a rider springs for a paint job on a helmet, it is often a crapshoot as to what he will get. When Hellion Designs offered to show us its stuff, we were genuinely curious as
The evolution of tools is amazing. I went from wrenches to sockets to T-handles, and now I’m using cordless impact drivers! Makita recently released its top-of-the-line LXT 18-volt series, and I’m officially hooked on (and spoiled by) these things. I
It was a pretty well kept secret, but heavily rumored. And it is here and will be on your dealer’s showroom quicker than you can imagine with prices of $4199 for the CRF150R and $4299 for the CRF150R-Expert. There are
A wasted knee is a painful situation, involving a lot of recovery time and a lot of bills to be covered. In many cases, you are never 100 percent after a serious knee injury, and in rare instances, it can
The 2007 Suzuki RMZ250 is here and it’s been a long time coming.In 2006 the Suzuki RMZ250 was the black sheep of the 250F family. With a fresh crop of potent competitors, the dated ’06 model saw more DR garage
Rxr ProtectMx organic Body Armor When this inflatable roost guard/chest protector arrived in the DR office, I was a little skeptical. It looked like a life preserver and had no hard plastic shell to protect from large impacts. I tested
EVS PP03 Airtech shorts Well, folks, I now have 160 words to convince you of how awesome my underwear is. Is that extraordinary or what? If I may, I need to let this sink in for a quick second. After
Excel Spoke Torque WrenchReal Rider Tested I have always struggled to tighten the spokes properly on my bikes.Enter the Excel Spoke Torque wrench, distributed by FTM Enterprises. This $109.95 tool comes in its own plastic carrying case along with five
