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2012 Suzuki RM-Z450 Project Bike

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.

Husqvarna Baja Concept First Look

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.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Pep Rally

Friday, January 06, 2012
Kawasaki held its annual pep rally for the Monster Energy Kawasaki racing teams in Irvine, California.

2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition First Look

Thursday, January 05, 2012
KTM replaces its aging 450 motocross bike with the 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition.

2012 Honda CRF150RB Project Part 1

Thursday, January 05, 2012
Motorcycle USA gets readers up to date on its long-term 2012 Honda CRF150RB Project dirt bike.

Blind Ambition Part 2

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.

Smage's Got Talent - Smage Bros Interview

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.

2011 A Day in the Dirt Grand Prix in Photos II

Monday, December 12, 2011
Look at more photos from this year's A Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix races from Pala Raceway.

2011 A Day in the Dirt Grand Prix in Photos

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
See what happened as the A Day in the Dirt races rolled into Pala Raceway Thanksgiving weekend.

Tokyo Motor Show: Yamaha RYOKU

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.

2012 KTM Freeride E First Look

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.

2012 KTM Freeride 350 First Look

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.

2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Wrap Up

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.

2011 Kawasaki KX450F Flat Track Project 3

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.

Monster Energy Cup Dave Prater Interview

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.

2012 Yamaha WR450F/WR250F First Look

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.

2009 Honda XR650L Project Bike Part 2

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.

2011 Yamaha WR450F 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.

2012 Husqvarna Motocross Lineup

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.

2012 Husqvarna TE Lineup

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.

3 Rivers Jet Ski Adventure Ride

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.

2011 Surfercross in Photos

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.

2012 Husqvarna TXC Lineup

Monday, August 15, 2011
Husqvarna releases a preview of its 2012 cross-country line with the all new TXC310 included.

2012 Suzuki DR-Z125 First Look

Sunday, August 07, 2011
Suzuki expands its 2012 lineup with the introduction of the DR-Z125 trail bike with motocross-inspired looks.

Shane Watts – Dirt Wise School

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.

Vicki Golden X Games Interview

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.

2003 Honda CR125 - Craigslist Killer Project

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.

2011 Triple Crown of Offshore Race 2

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.

2012 Beta Dirt Bikes First Look

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.

2012 KTM XC-W Model Lineup

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.

2012 Suzuki Motocross Bikes First Look

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.

2011 Kawasaki KX450F Flat Track Project 2

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.

2011 Mammoth Motocross Racing Begins

Monday, June 20, 2011
Get an inside look at the happenings at this summer’s Mammoth Motocross races.

2011 Nor Cal Classic Vintage Motocross

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.

Bikes of the CPSIA

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.

2012 Yamaha Beginner Dirt Bike First Looks

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.

2012 Yamaha YZ450F & YZ250F First Looks

Friday, June 10, 2011
Yamaha is keeping competitive at the track with updates to its newest motocrossers, the 2012 YZ450F and YZ250F.

Inside Am-Pro Yamaha Off-Road Racing

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.

2011 Kawasaki KX450F Flat Track Project 1

Friday, May 20, 2011
MotoUSA transforms a 2011 Kawasaki KX450F into a full fledged flat tracker, see how the Kawasaki project bike performs.

Vicki Golden Pre-Season WMX Interview 2011

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.

2012 KTM Four Stroke SX-F First Looks

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
KTM releases the details on its 2012 line of four-stroke motocrossers.

2012 KTM Two Stroke SX First Looks

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
KTM returns its 125 SX two-stroke dirt bike to its U.S. motocross line-up for 2012.

2012 Kawasaki KX250F First Look

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.

2012 Kawasaki KX450F First Look

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.

2011 Dana Point 2 Avalon Jet Ski Race Report

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.

Honda XR650L Project Bike Ride Report

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.

2012 Honda CRF Motocross First Looks

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.

2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Update 1

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.

Marc Coma Freestyle on KTM 450 Rally

Thursday, April 21, 2011
KTM rally racer Marc Coma shows off his FMX skills on his complete KTM 450 Rally race bike.

Paul Whibley GNCC Interview 2011

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.
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