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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.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
KTM has added ABS to the 990 SM T for 2011, making the big supermoto machine even more versatile.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
KTM targets the competitive sportbike riders with the 2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Track. The new motorcycle was released at the INTERMOT Motorcycle Show and is based off the original RC8R sportbike.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Tired of hoisting your bike at the end of a long ride? Try the FMF Step Up Bike Stand. It does all the heavy lifting for you.
Friday, October 01, 2010
After a year hiatus, JC slops through the Washougal mud to defend his illegitimate crown at the Dick Jagow Memorial GP.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
KTM is preparing a factory team of racers to assault Honda's dynasty in the Baja 1000.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Fox Racing brings another level of rider chest protection from crashing and high-velocity roost with the new Proframe Protector.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
LeoVince has expanded its carbon fiber expertise into bodywork for your modern motocross dirt bike.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Ducati released one of the hottest new models for 2010 with the all-new Multistrada 1200. This Italian adventure bike has the hearT of a lion and looks to dethrone the existing ADV heavyweight.
Monday, September 27, 2010
With rumors of a new Triumph Tiger in the works, we take the existing 1050 model out for a spin and see if the British all-rounder can handle the pressure off-road.
Monday, September 27, 2010
The adventure bike market improved in 2010 with the addition of a new model from Ducati. We put the revised Multistrada 1200 against the BMW R1200GS and Triumph Tiger 1050 for an Adventure Touring Shootout.
Monday, September 27, 2010
BMW is the defending champion in the Adventure Touring segment. The 2010 BMW R1200GS gets slight updates to the engine but is it enough to hold off the new challenger?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
McCloud Dual-Sport Adventures led us around Mount Shasta for three days of Adventure Touring in Northern California.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Motorcycle USA spends a day at Jeremy McGrath's private ranch to test the 2011 Honda CRF450R. Can minor changes make this motocross bike better than ever?
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Scorpion packs the Extreme Distance Rider Commander jacket with features that make it safe, comfortable and versatile. Read the motorcycle jacket review to see how it treated our tester.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ripxx allows riders to monitor different aspects of a ride, from tracing their path across the mountains to counting lap times and measuring jumps.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Our Off-Road Editor took an eight-day ride through five Northwestern states and found out that sometimes you have to go backward to go forward.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Yamaha brings a whole new level of refinement, features and accessories to the mid-size ATV market with the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS utility ATV.
Friday, August 06, 2010
Our racing correspondent spotted Ryan Villopoto at the Washougal National and chatted with him about his leg rehabilitation and racing plans.
Friday, August 06, 2010
The third day of racing at Loretta Lynn's was cut short due to nasty weather, but at least the racing community got some relief from the heat.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Sidi Adventure Rain boots offer a blend between protection and comfort that street or dual sport riders will appreciate. And they're waterproof on top of that.
