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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.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Today brings a well needed day of rest for the rally riders marking the half way point though the stage. This is the perfect time to catch up on what has occured so far if you are just joining the rally.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
There's an amazing amount of aftermarket support for the Kawasaki KLR650 and we examine what Happy Trails has available for the popular Kawasaki dual-sport.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
The first tragic news of the 2009 Dakar Rally has finally broken with the announcement that Pascal Terry was found dead after going missing during Stage 2.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Marc Coma continues his winning ways, but American Jonah Street has moved into the second overall position.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
We tested the Diamond Back Dual Sport pannier during our 2008 DR-Z400S test, and rode alongside a similar set mounted on a KLR650.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Dakar in South America still proves tough on the tires with more punctures and failures for Cyril Despres. Marc Coma won his second stage and holds a commanding lead.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Frans Verhoeven scored his first ever special test victory after Marc Coma suffered radiator problems on Stage 2 of the 2009 Dakar Rally.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Stage 1 is compete to kick off the first-ever Dakar Rally in South America. The opening day saw fast terrain and lots of it. Many top competitors are already in trouble after suffering flats.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
James Stewart tangled with Chad Reed and both racing divisions saw upset victories by unexpected riders at the first round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Anaheim, CA.
Monday, December 29, 2008
The 2009 season is about to begin with Round 1 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship kicking off in Angel Stadium this Saturday.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
We had plenty of time to evaluate the mid-size dual-sport before our riding season ran out, and if there’s on thing we discovered, the 2008 DR-Z is completely comfortable in its own skin.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Pirelli offers a trials tire that isn't even aimed at competitive trials riding. This tire has a much wider range of purpose.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
We ride one of BMW's most popular dual-sport machines, the 2009 BMW G650GS, an improved take on the original F650GS and Dakar models.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Once again, Big Red brings serious competition to the 250F market. The 2009 CRF250R is freshened up, reworked and looking to retain its title.
Monday, December 08, 2008
An all-new chassis highlights a whole slew of changes for the 2009 KX250F. It might be the leanest and meanest of the bunch, but certainly the greenest. This bike is building off a massive championship year in 2008.
Monday, December 08, 2008
The refining process continues on Suzuki’s 2009 RM-Z250. With a lot of attention of the 450 last season, minor updates will have to keep the new quarter-liter in contention.
Monday, December 08, 2008
They just don’t get any more well-rounded than this. The 2009 Yamaha YZ250F is so solid on every platform that it’s practically unshakable.
Monday, December 08, 2008
The AMA now allows 250 2-strokes to run in the 250F division which has opened a whole new avenue for non-professionals.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
We're giving the dirt riders an early X-mas gift this year. The annual test you've all been waiting for, the carnage that is the 2009 250F MX Shootout.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Beta Motor Company is back for 2009 with 50-state legal dual-sports, enduros, auto clutches and some limited edition race machines.
