Dirt Rider tests

PC Racing FLO X Air Filter System, Kenda K772 Carlsbad Sticky Tires – Dirt Rider Magazine

So it has to kill performance right? Well, in actuality, you can’t even feel a difference in normal trail-riding situations, and this was a big surprise. Even when holding the bike wide-open for some long runs on roads, it was

2007 Suzuki RM-Z450 Dirt Bike – First Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

2007 Kawasaki KX450F Dirt Bike – First Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

Chris Dvoracek Opinions After spending all last year on the ’06 KX-F, I have a split decision on the new one. I was instantly struck by the plushness of the new suspension; the black coating on the fork does more

2007 KTM 250 SX-F Dirt Bike – First Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

2007 Suzuki RM-Z250 Dirt Bike – First Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

If you think about it, this is really the first Suzuki RM-Z250. After an industry partnership with Kawasaki that had both companies adopting nearly identical 250Fs as their own for the last few years, Suzuki has finally designed, engineered, tested

2006 Honda CR144R Dirt Bike – Dirt Rider Magazine

When we last left our Long Haul CR144R, the likable little two-stroke had just undergone some major internal changes: a new top end with a domed piston, quite a bit of head work and an FMF PowerCore 2 silencer. We

2006 Kawasaki KX450F Dirt Bike – Dirt Rider Magazine

The KX-F keeps on chugging. The moto machine has taken some victories and a few cartwheels as well during its summer vacation. So after a good crash, the first order of business was to replace the top-clamp bar mounts, which

2006 Kawasaki KX450F – Dirt Rider Magazine

My dictum used to be: never buy the first year of any new bike. Instead, let everyone else be the guinea pigs and the second-year machine will be much better. My logic wasn’t that an additional year’s tuning will make

KBC Super-X Spitfire Helmet, TGT Racing Suspension Handlebar – Dirt Rider Magazine

KBC Super-X Spitfire HelmetAs I was afforded the opportunity to be an honorary member of DR’s Husaberg team at this year’s 24 Hours of Glen Helen, I took advantage of the saddle time to test the KBC Super-X Spitfire helmet.Aesthetically,

2007 Yamaha YZ250F – Dirt Rider Magazine

In its sophomore year as an aluminum-framed motocross bike, the 2007 Yamaha YZ250F is motivated to return to a dominating role in the world of professional racing. In fact, Yamaha will have two of these bikes in full-factory trim on

Size Matters! – Find The Dirt Bike That Really Fits You – Dirt Rider Magazine

A perfect bike is one that fits you, works where you ride and at your speed. It should make you grin when everything is working great, and have readily available parts and service from a dealer you trust when it

Helmet, Sensor, Wrench And More – Dirt Rider Tested – Dirt Rider Magazine

I have a history with Bell helmets, and a lot of it is good. So when the new Moto-7R arrived, I was ready to give it a try. I wasn’t, however, very optimistic. The Bells of the previous five years

Dirt Rider Boot Shootout – Boot Notes – Web Exclusive – Dirt Rider Magazine

Below are some of the notes from our testers while conducting the Dirt Rider Boot Shootout that appears in the May 2007 issue of Dirt Rider. As you can read in the magazine article, each boot has different traits and

2008 Kawasaki KLX450R – Dirt Rider Magazine

With this week’s introduction of the new KLX450R off-road bike, Kawasaki officially closes the door on the 450cc, off-road ready, high-performance four stroke class. And we couldn’t be happier. We love new motorcycles as much as you, but to finally

Parts Unlimited Honda CRF450R – Dream Rides

When I rode the Parts Unlimited CRF450R at our East Coast Ride Day last fall, I was floored. Well, actually I was seated because as soon as I cracked the throttle, the Pro Circuit-tuned cylinder head sucked enough fuel and