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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, 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.
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.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Shane Watts is no stranger to hauling tail. Dirtwise with Shane Watts Volume 1 - Mud, Sand and Rough Ground is the first of a four-part DVD series that helps get us mortals up to speed.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
MotorcycleUSA takes a much-needed vacation to West Virginia to see if the Mountain State lives up to its reputation as an ATV destination. West Virginia ATV Tours showed us around on brand new Can-Am ATVs.
Friday, September 18, 2009
A long-term review of the 2009 Beta 525 RS and RS-supermoto gave us a taste of how Italy combines supermoto and dual sport motorcycles. We tested the Beta in multiple forms of dirt bike riding.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
KTM continues to offer development in its 2-stroke dirt bike line with the introduction of the 2010 KTM 150 XC. The new cross-country racing motorcycle replaces a longtime favorite while adding new flavor to the model range.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Two first-time winners emerged at the rough, wet and sandy Motocross 338 track and the 250 class saw a major shakeup in the point standings.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Chad Reed secured the 450 class championship with a victory in the mud. The 250 class saw great battles as the championship continues to heat up.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Husaberg is now offering a smaller version of its groundbreaking enduro motorcycle with the idea that less is sometimes more. The 2010 Husaberg FE 390 is a mixed breed motorcycle that caters to a different dirt bike crowd.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
The retro motif at Unadilla did nothing to slow down the racing action as Chad Reed and Christope Pourcel swept their respective classes.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the 2009 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander MAX ATVs in multiple displacement options during two days of trail riding in West Virginia.
Monday, August 03, 2009
We finally get some sparse details and new photos of the 2010 Husaberg dirt bikes. Take a peek before we get the full test next week.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
It was redemption time for Blake Williams in Moto X Freestyle. Bilko got his revenge after getting stiffed in the Best Trick comp earlier this week.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Ashley Fiolek stole the show in Los Angeles as the X Games rookie snuck into a gold medal with a last-ditch effort in women's Moto X Super X.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Kevin Windham tried valiantly to hold on for Moto X Super X gold, but the returning champ Josh Hansen had something to say about that.
Friday, July 31, 2009
James Stewart is forced to retire from X Games 15 after injuring his shoulder in Supermoto practice.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Compared to years past, the Moto X Best Trick competition failed to produce the spectacular ending, but there was still plenty of drama as Travis Pastrana made his return to the event.
Friday, July 31, 2009
James Stewart tried his best to knock off defending champion Todd Potter for gold in the Moto X Best Whip.
