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Articles By JC Hilderbrand - Off-Road Editor

JC Hilderbrand
JC Hilderbrand
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Hilde is holding down the fort at MotoUSA’s Southern Oregon HQ. With world-class dirt bike and ATV trails just minutes away, the hardest part is getting him to focus on the keyboard. Two wheels or four, it doesn’t matter to our Off-Road Editor so long as it goes like hell in the dirt.

DirtWise with Shane Watts Vol 2 DVD Review

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Shane Watts covers the dirt bike techniques needed to master difficult off-road racing and trail riding scenarios with Volume 2 of his DirtWise instructional DVDS.

Chad Reed to Start Own Honda Team

Monday, November 08, 2010
Chad Reed broke news of his new private Honda-based racing team to an Australian newspaper.

2010 ISDE Mexico Day 6 Cancelled

Saturday, November 06, 2010
The final day of competition at the International Six Days Enduro in Morelia, Mexico was cancelled after criminal activity in the region forced organizers to err on the side of safety.

2010 Polaris RZR 4 UTV Review

Friday, November 05, 2010
We spend more time with the 2010 Polaris RZR 4 on mountain roads and trails to see how this amazing family machine handles in the dirt.

2010 ISDE Mexico Day 4 Results

Thursday, November 04, 2010
Riders at the 2010 ISDE in Morelia, Mexico have completed Day 4. With two days remaining, France continues to be at or near the top of each division.

2010 ISDE Mexico Day 3 Results

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
France continues to flex its considerable team muscle as the ISDE reaches the halfway point at the 2010 competition in Morelia, Mexico.

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Aprilia brings a new maxi-motard to its lineup with the 2011 Dorsoduro 1200. With a new V-Twin and distinct Italian styling, the Dorsoduro 1200 promises unbridled fun.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
KTM adds a little desert flavor to its big AT bike with the 2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar.

2011 KTM 350 EXC-F Factory First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
KTM will race a new 350 EXC-F Factory bike in the FIM World Enduro Championships next year. This is one of the steps toward inserting a new bike into the production lineup.

Triumph Tiger 800 & Tiger 800XC First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Triumph has toyed with us long enough. The Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC adventure touring bikes have been revealed at the EICMA motorcycle show.

Shift Agent Double Bypass Helmet Review

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Shift Racing offers the most delicious and affordable dirt bike protection with the Agent Double Bypass helmet.

2011 BMW G650GS First Look

Friday, October 29, 2010
BMW updates the G650GS for 2011 with aesthetic changes and other tidbits taken from the F650GS. Beemer's smallest adventure bike looks better than ever for 2011.

2010 Parts Unlimited UP300 Trail Ride

Thursday, October 28, 2010
MotoUSA heads off to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to hang out with No Toil and other select Parts Unlimited brands at the UP300 trail ride.

2010 Honda CRF450R Project Bike

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Our 2010 Honda CRF450R Project Bike morphs even further with modifications to the fuel tank, controls, driveline, tires and exhaust in order to ride motocross, desert, dunes and woods.

Top Americans on 2010 Genova SX Rider List

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Top American racers are slated to attend the 2010 Genova Supercross in Italy and compete against Tony Cairoli. See the full rider list and track map.

2011 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Very little has changed on the 2011 Yamaha YZ450F motocross bike, but we put it through a day of testing at Racetown 395 and Perris Raceway to get reacquainted.

2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black First Look

Monday, October 18, 2010
BMW adds some sinister flair to its adventure line with the 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black special edition. This ADV motorcycle comes with a premium package and a bad attitude.

Cycra Probend CRM Handguard Review

Thursday, October 14, 2010
We can't get enough protection for our dirt bikes, so we installed a set of Cycra Probend Center Reach Mount handguards.

2011 AMA Supercross Track Maps

Friday, October 08, 2010
Check out the track maps for the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, including the new venues at Los Angeles and Oakland.

2010 Honda CRF250R Long Term Wrap-Up

Thursday, October 07, 2010
With the new Honda CRF250R introduced to the media this week, we take a look at the 2010 model which has been quietly racking up hours over the year.
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