Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A racier version of the FE 450, the Husaberg FX 450 is a dirt bike aimed at cross-country racing and GP-style competitions. Motorcycle USA takes a spin.
Friday, September 18, 2009
A long-term review of the 2009 Beta 525 RS and RS-supermoto gave us a taste of how Italy combines supermoto and dual sport motorcycles. We tested the Beta in multiple forms of dirt bike riding.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Husaberg is now offering a smaller version of its groundbreaking enduro motorcycle with the idea that less is sometimes more. The 2010 Husaberg FE 390 is a mixed breed motorcycle that caters to a different dirt bike crowd.
Friday, July 10, 2009
The Gas Gas EC300 is the largest 2-stroke dirt bike available from the Spanish firm, and Motorcycle USA tests it at one of the hardest races on the West Coast.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Taking a dirt bike into the snow usually winds up being more trouble than it's worth, but not with 2Moto. This Idaho-based company has created a new genre of powersports called snow bikes using the motorcycle concept.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
AD Boivin has created a new way for riders to enjoy their dirt bikes year-round. The EXPLORER Smart All Terrain System replaces wheels with a snow track and mono ski to bring a whole new level of winter riding.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Husaberg is revolutionizing the enduro market with a radical new design on its FE line. We let our ISDE test rider haul it across Southern California to give the 2009 FE 450 a full evaluation.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Husqvarna has a history of off-road victories so we had the boys at Watson Performance shake down the 2008 Husqvarna TC 450 to see if the Italian company is worthy of a top podium position in modern racing.
Monday, October 08, 2007
We sample the exclusive 2008 off-road lineup from the 103-year-old Italian firm, Beta Motorcycle Company.
Friday, August 31, 2007
The TM Racing MX 450 F is indeed a highly refined product from the shores of Italy. We met up with a benevolent TM dealer for a quick ride at Round 8 of the WORCS series.
Friday, February 16, 2007
There weren't any warning markers to give my brain that extra jolt of awareness but it mattered little as I hurtled forward in a state of trail-shredding bliss. I hoisted my weight forward and ripped the modded CRF250R's throttle to the stop.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Christini Technologies had the vision to imagine, design and craft AWD technology that could change the way off-roaders and OEMs develop their bikes.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Husaberg added to its lineup of Unlimited class supermoto machines with this street-legal FS550e. A new look and new motor configuration should be more than enough to keep Berg fans happy.
Monday, May 22, 2006
We were able to get our grubby hands on six, count 'em six, large-bore enduros and took them out for punishment, 'er evaluation.
Monday, May 22, 2006
We were able to get our grubby hands on six, count 'em six, large-bore enduros and took them out for punishment, 'er evaluation.
Monday, May 22, 2006
We were able to get our grubby hands on six, count 'em six, large-bore enduros and took them out for punishment, 'er evaluation.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Gas Gas, known throughout the world mostly as a trials bike manufacturer, also has some serious off-road weaponry. Our contributor gets his first taste of it in race conditions.
Monday, December 05, 2005
MZ has been building bikes since 1922. We got our grubby hands on one of the German manufacturer's latest offerings - the Baghira.