Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Despite finishing runner-up in our 2012 450 MX Shootout, Suzuki’s RM-Z450 could be further tailored with a few upgrades to be a solid track performer. Get more details in Part 1 of our 2012 RM-Z450 Long Term Project.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Continuing to build off the iconic machines of the past, Husky is introducing a dual-sport Baja Concept that sources a liquid-cooled 650cc four-stroke engine.
Friday, January 06, 2012
Kawasaki held its annual pep rally for the Monster Energy Kawasaki racing teams in Irvine, California.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
KTM replaces its aging 450 motocross bike with the 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Motorcycle USA gets readers up to date on its long-term 2012 Honda CRF150RB Project dirt bike.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Matt Wadsworth continues his quest to jump a dirt bike further than any other blind person with the help of Mickey Diamond.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Smage Bros were thrust into living rooms across America as a starring act on 'America's Got Talent' and are currently displaying their trials motorcycle riding skills as entertainers for the IMS tour.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Look at more photos from this year's A Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix races from Pala Raceway.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
See what happened as the A Day in the Dirt races rolled into Pala Raceway Thanksgiving weekend.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Every bike show features quirky concept models. This is one of our favorites from the Tokyo Motor Show – the Yamaha XTW250 RYOKU.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
KTM has released details on its first electric off-road motorcycle. Read on for more information on the KTM Freeride E.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
KTM unveils the 2012 KTM Freeride 350 enduro motorcycle. This new KTM dirt bike is a trail-riding motorcycle with light weight and friendly power.
Monday, October 17, 2011
We finish a few tweaks to the 2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike to make it more forgiving during longer rides, but also discover setbacks with previous installments.
Friday, October 07, 2011
We head to Perris Raceway to try our hand at dirt track motorcycle racing with the Southern California Flat Track Association.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Dave Prater from Feld Motor Sports talks about next month’s first-annual Monster Energy Cup motocross race taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Yamaha broke wraps on its 2012 off-road motorcycles highlighted by the 2012 WR450F which is now fuel injected, runs on a bilateral beam frame like the YZ250F and has slimmer bodywork.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
In the test to build the ultimate budget ADV bike our off-road correspondent wraps-up modifications in Part 2 of the Honda XR650L Project Bike.
Friday, September 09, 2011
MotoUSA revisits the popular Yamaha WR450F trail bike. A few modifications update the enduro model with improved controls and a Leo Vince exhaust.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Husqvarna is shedding light on its 2012 line of Motocross bikes, which feature BMW-inspired updates for more power and durability.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Husqvarna continues to update its stockpile for 2012 with revisions to its dual-sport models, including the TE310 and the big bore TE511.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Our off-roader gets a break from the country's heat wave by joining The 3 Rivers Run charity ride armed with a Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 300LX.
Monday, August 15, 2011
The 13th Annual Surfercross combined the the talents of professional motocross racers and surfers in a fun-filled two-day event.Check out the results and photos.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Husqvarna releases a preview of its 2012 cross-country line with the all new TXC310 included.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Suzuki expands its 2012 lineup with the introduction of the DR-Z125 trail bike with motocross-inspired looks.
Friday, August 05, 2011
MotoUSA gets off-road riding tips from one of the all-time greats. Shane Watts puts us to the test with a two-day hardcore seminar at his Dirt Wise Academy of Off-Road Riding.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Vicki Golden checks in before heading to the X Games where she will compete in Women's Moto X and Women's Enduro X.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
MotoUSA teams up with Jay Clark Enterprises to purchase a bike from Craigslist and turn it into a modern moto weapon. We put a 2003 Honda CR125 against the 2011 Yamaha YZ125 to find out.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Climb on as MotoUSA tries their hand at Round 2 of the 2011 Triple Crown of Offshore Race from Dana Point to Catalina and back.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Small Italian company, Beta, unveils its 2012 line of four-stroke enduro bikes. This includes the 350 RR, 400 RR, 450RR and 498 RR which all feature new upgrades.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
KTM prepares to release its newest fleet of orange off-road toys, including seven new XC-W model dirt bikes and two new EXC designs.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Suzuki pulls the cover off its 2012 RM-Z450, RM-Z250, RM85 and RM85L motocross dirt bikes. Only minor styling changes update these 2012 racers.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
MotoUSA races its KX450F flat tracker at Willow Springs for Round 1 of the Eddie Mulder’s West Coast Dirt Track Series.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Get an inside look at the happenings at this summer’s Mammoth Motocross races.
Friday, June 17, 2011
MotoUSA trades the latest and greatest dirt bikes for air-cooled relics of motocross lore at Brad Lackey's Nor Cal Classic National Vintage Motocross race.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
We sampled some of the motorcycles and ATVs that will be affected by the CPSC Lead Ban. Take a look at these machines and some of the alternates from major manufacturers.
Friday, June 10, 2011
After a small hiatus the Yamaha TT-R50E and PW50 return in 2012 along with the XT250 and TW200 dual sport models.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Yamaha is keeping competitive at the track with updates to its newest motocrossers, the 2012 YZ450F and YZ250F.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
MotoUSA hangs out with Randy Hawkins and his championship-winning crew at the Am-Pro Yamaha racing headquarters to see what a top-level GNCC program is like from the inside.
Friday, May 20, 2011
MotoUSA transforms a 2011 Kawasaki KX450F into a full fledged flat tracker, see how the Kawasaki project bike performs.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Vicki Golden assaults the 2011 WMX series aboard a KX250F. We chat with the MotoUSA.com/Langston Racing/Kawasaki rider about the new team and season.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
KTM releases the details on its 2012 line of four-stroke motocrossers.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
KTM returns its 125 SX two-stroke dirt bike to its U.S. motocross line-up for 2012.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Kawasaki makes some big changes to the 2012 KX250F's engine and suspension to help keep it at the top of the 250F division.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Kawasaki's flagship motocross dirt bike is updated throughout for better track performance. Take a look at the new 2012 KX450F.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Climb on with MotoUSA as we tackle the 2011 Dana Point to Avalon and Back Offshore PWC Race on a Yamaha Wave Runner FX under less than ideal conditions.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A surprise weekend off was the perfect opportunity to do some tire and gear testing with our long-term 2009 Honda XR650L Project Bike. Here's a quick report from a weekend of dual sporting.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
American Honda Motor Company has lifted the veil for their 2012 Honda CRF motocross bikes. Find out what Honda has in store for the 2012 off-road dirt bikes in our 2012 Honda CRF line first look.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
People ride motocross bikes in the woods, and so do we. Our 2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike has taken the first steps towards becoming a WORCS-style dirt bike.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
KTM rally racer Marc Coma shows off his FMX skills on his complete KTM 450 Rally race bike.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
We chatted with Am-Pro Yamaha's GNCC XC1 star, Paul Whibley, about his path to America's top off-road championship, racing with multiple teams and the daily life of a dirt bike racer.