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Articles By JC Hilderbrand - Off-Road Editor

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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.

2009 Suzuki QuadSport Z400 ATV Review

Thursday, November 05, 2009
After a brief introduction to the new QuadSport Z400 we wanted another go around with the popular sport quad to get a better appreciation on mixed off-road and dune riding.

Super-X Perth Results

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.

Chad Reed Signs with Monster Energy Kawasaki

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.

Yoshimura Suzuki QuadRacer R450 Review

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.

GNCC Bike Klotz Ironman Results

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.

Blazusiak Wins 09 EnduroCross Title

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.

2010 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC First Look

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.

2009 Glen Helen 24 Hour Results

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.

2010 Thor Force Composite Helmet Review

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.

2009 Pharaons Rally Results

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.

2009 US Open of Supercross Friday Results

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.

Husqvarna Dealers Lose Fight to DMV and CARB

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.

2010 Kawasaki KLX110 and KLX110L First Look

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.

AMA EnduroCross Ohio Results

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.

2010 Barefoot Motors EUV M-1 ATV Review

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.

2010 Gas Gas Off-Road Lineup First Look

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.

Husqvarna Motorcycles Picks Up Shop

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.

2010 Polaris Ranger 400 First Look

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.

2009 Motocross of Nations Italy Preview

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.

2010 Troy Lee Designs GP Air Gear Review

Monday, September 28, 2009
Hot temps aren't over yet and we've been wearing the ventilated Stars and Stripes GP Air gear from Troy Lee Designs to stay cool.
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