Behind the Bike

Get a inside look at the dirt bikes that Ricky Carmichael and company use in the top dirt bike racing series across the country.

Featured Dirt Bike Product Reviews

Behind David Knight's KTM 450XC

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Just what does it take as a mechanic when your rider is known for chewing up and spitting out the world's toughest off-road races?

Behind Ryan Villopoto's KX250F

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Jon Mitcheff is the mechanic for Ryan Villopoto, the defending 250F champion, which means he probably deals with more pressure each weekend than most others.

Behind Ryan Dungey's RM-Z250

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Makita Suzuki could have won a Supercross Lites championship this season with Ryan Dungey at the controls of this RM-Z250. Take a look at his outdoor setup as he chases a National title.

Behind Steve Lamson's Retro CR125

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Steve Lamson wanted to race a 2-stroke at the Hangtown National so with the cooperation of mulitple Honda race teams, Lamy got one final chance aboard a Retro Red-Rocket.

Behind David Pingree's Red Baron 119

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Racing minibikes is an industry all in itself. Fed by thrill-seeking adults, there are mini nationals and supercrosses, and the top-level riders to compete, like David Pingree.

Behind Heath Voss' CRF450R

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Heath Voss is different from any other mechanic we've chatted with in the "Behind the Bike" series. Heath is the rider too!

Behind Sean Collier's YZ250F

Thursday, March 15, 2007

While the Star Racing/Lucas Oil/Yamaha riders talked to local papers and TV crews, Manager, Brad Hoffman, offered to take us through one of the team bikes! We chose Sean Collier's #42 YZ250F.

Behind Kevin Windham's CRF450R

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Lars Lindstrom uses the skills he developed working on projects like Hayden's dirt track 450 and Bostrom's supermoto bike to keep Kevin Windham's CRF 450R at peak performance.