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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.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Can-Am unleashes the 2012 Outlander 1000 XT sport utility ATV with more brute muscle than quad riders have seen before. We ride the new BRP product to see how it behaves.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Making your dirt bike legal for off-road riding can be an expensive hassle. Pro Moto Billet makes a simple spark arrestor for stock exhausts and also lowers decibels.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Kawasaki extends its RUV platform with the 2012 Teryx4, offering extra passenger space for family and friends to enjoy the ride. We head to Tennessee to try out the new side-by-side and see where it fits in the emerging four-seater market.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Notre Dame's Fighting Irish will sport custom football helmets for the Shamrock Series game this weekend that are designed and painted by Troy Lee Designs.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
We take a step back in time with JT Racing's new set of retro-themed motocross gear. The racing apparel blends iconic styling with modern technology.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Riders and drivers close in on the finish line of the 2011 La Carrera Panamericana. The Mexican Road Race featured a stop at a racetrack on Day 6.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Ducati riders and their automotive competitors raced back through the Mil Cumbres on Day 5 of the Mexican Road Race.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The funeral for Italian MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli was held today in his hometown of Coriano where thousands came to pay respects.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The danger lever rose on Day 4 of La Carrera Panamericana with treacherous roads and poor communication with race officials.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Ducati riders and the auto competitors embark on Day 3 with heavy hearts following the news of Marco Simoncelli's death.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Triumph will release a limited number of Steve McQueen Replica Bonneville T100 motorcycles. The retro bikes will have a military theme and McQueen signature.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
James Stewart has signed a multi-year deal to race the Yamaha YZ450F for JGRMX in AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Take a sneak peak at the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple R which offers upgraded suspension, wheels and brakes to give the street fighter a new attitude.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Triumph reveals a new open-class adventure touring motorcycle with the 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer. This multipurpose motorcycle is a flagship model for the British manufacturer.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Ducati checks in following Day 2 of the La Carrera Panamericana Mexican Road Race event. Ducati is competing on a pair of Multistrada 1200 street bikes.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Ducati has joined the fray at the 24th Mexican Road Race, La Carrera Panamericana. Follow along with them on Day 1 of the seven-day rally.
Friday, October 21, 2011
We ride with the Scorpion VX-34 dirt bike helmet to see how the new off-road lid performs.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
KTM unveils the 2012 KTM Freeride 350 enduro motorcycle. This new KTM dirt bike is a trail-riding motorcycle with light weight and friendly power.
Monday, October 17, 2011
We finish a few tweaks to the 2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike to make it more forgiving during longer rides, but also discover setbacks with previous installments.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Kawasaki introduces the 2012 Brute Force 300 which brings affordable entry to the small-bore sport utility segment. We rode it for a day at the Mines and Meadows ATV Resort.