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He’s been called dirty for plenty of reasons, but Hilde always likes it best when it involves two wheels. Riding crappy bikes since age 13 and devouring every moto mag in sight, he’s an off-road enthusiast through and through.
Friday, November 06, 2009
We used the SG12 boots from Gaerne for motocross and off-road competition, plus countless fun rides. These dirt bike boots are some of the best available.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
After a brief introduction to the new QuadSport Z400 we quickly used it as project ATV. That was great and all, but we wanted another go around with the popular sport quad to get a better appreciation on mixed off-road and dune riding.
Monday, November 02, 2009
The third round the Australasian Supercross Championship series in Perth happened this past weekend with defending champion Chad Reed missing out on the first-place spot on the podium.
Friday, October 30, 2009
The rumors and spy photos are now confirmed - Chad Reed will race alongside Ryan Villopoto on the Monster Energy Kawasaki team in 2010.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Dustin Wimmer repeated as the AMA ATV MX champion for the factory Yoshimura Suzuki team. We decided to see what's so special about his QuadRacer R450 and borrowed it for a day.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Nate Kanney took a thrilling win at the Klotz Ironman GNCC dirt bike race, but it was Paul Whibley who quietly went about securing the series championship.
Monday, October 26, 2009
KTM's Taddy Blazusiak wins the 2009 Geico Powersports EnduroCross Championship with a win in Denver with one round left in Vegas.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Kawasaki has taken some off-road tidbits from the Teryx UTV and sprinkled them on the Mule 610 to make the popular work vehicle a bit more playful for 2010.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Over 65 teams took on the brutal 24-hour challenge at Glen Helen last weekend with the pro division competing for a $5000 purse.
Friday, October 16, 2009
We test the new 2010 Thor Force Composite Helmet and find the good and bad traits of this mid-price dirt bike helmet.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
KTM’s rally racing ace, Cyril Despres, conquered all comers in the Egyption sand for the 2009 Pharaons Ralley aboard his KTM 690 rally dirt bike.
Friday, October 09, 2009
James Stewart hasn't missed a beat despite not racing all summer. He picked up his winning ways tonight in Las Vegas for the first half of the USSX.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Two Husqvarna motorcycle dealers were forced to pay $180,000 for a mistake by the DMV. Read both sides of the story.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Kawasaki updates its popular mini dirt bike for 2010 which makes the KLX110 even better for kinds and adults alike. It also introduces the KLX110L with more performance capabilities.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Geoff Aaron picks up his first career endurocross win during the fourth round of the Geico E3 Spark Plugs AMA EnduroCross event held at Columbus, Ohio last weekend.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Barefoot Motors embraces green technology with the EUV M-1 electric ATV. We test the eco-friendly 4-wheeler at the company's headquarters in Ashland, Oregon.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Gas Gas expands its line of dirt bikes with a new 250cc 4-stroke. The Spanish OEM brings more motorcycles to America than you might think, not even counting their trials bikes.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Husqvarna Motorcycles has finished transitioning to its new headquarters in Varese, Italy. The dirt bike manufacturer owned by BMW Group has relocated in order to update its operations.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Polaris Industries expands its Ranger UTV lineup for 2010 with the introduction of the Ranger 400 as a mid-size option. This side-x-side machine mixes work and play in a smaller form.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The 63rd Motocross of Nations is upon us and this year it’s held in Brescia, Italy. This is the testosterone-filled slugfest of international motocross – the time for 105 riders from 35 nations to put up or shut up in a battle of mud, rocks and glory.
