Articles By JC Hilderbrand - Off-Road Editor

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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.

Husqvarna SMQ 450 First Look

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Husqvarna has revealed a new model for the supermoto crowd at the recent EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The SMQ 450 is a new look for Husky as it continues to develop following the purchase by BMW.

Thor Motocross Impact Rig SE Product Review

Monday, November 17, 2008
Thor Motocross offers full protection in the form of the Impact Rig SE. This underarmor provides hard and soft protection and plenty of ammenities.

2009 Aprilia MXV 450 First Look

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Aprilia has finally come out with a motocross version of its V-Twin off-road machine. The MXV 450 is the first production V-Twin motorcycle for MX use.

Product Peek A-stars Bionic Neck Support

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
With more emphasis on protection these days, Alpinestars offers the Bionic Neck Support to help keep off-road riders safe.

2009 BMW F800GS First Ride

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
It's been one of the most anticipated multi-purpose bikes to arrive on our shores in 2009. The new BMW F800GS has arrived and we found it more than agreeable during our ride in southern Utah.

Monsters of Motocross Halloween Bash

Monday, September 29, 2008
Got Halloween plans? If not,go to The Motocross Files Monsters of Motocross and support spinal cord injury research.

2008 Motocross of Nations Results

Sunday, September 28, 2008
America captured its 19th Chamberlain Trophy today at the 2008 FIM Red Bull Motocross of Nations in Great Britain. As you would expect from the UK, rain played a part despite early weather forecasts for sunny skies.

2008 Motocross of Nations Preview

Thursday, September 25, 2008
The 2008 MXoN takes off this weekend with the Americans trying to claime their fourth consecutive (18th overall) Chamberlain Trophy. Donington Park, site of multiple world-class motorcycle events, will host the international MX showdown.

2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Comparison

Monday, September 08, 2008
We took our reigning 650cc dual-sport champion, the Kawasaki KLR650 and pitted it against a challenger from the opposite end of the DS spectrum, Suzuki's DR650SE.

2008 Suzuki DR650SE Comparison

Monday, September 08, 2008
We took our reigning 650cc dual-sport champion, the Kawasaki KLR650 and pitted it against a challenger from the opposite end of the DS spectrum, Suzuki's DR650SE.

2008 650 Dual-Sport Challenge

Monday, September 08, 2008
We took our reigning 650cc dual-sport champion, the Kawasaki KLR650 and pitted it against a challenger from the opposite end of the DS spectrum, Suzuki's DR650SE.

2009 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride

Thursday, September 04, 2008
Glen Helen is just the type of track for a modern 450 and we were happy to spend a day tossing the 2009 Yamaha YZ450F around the National-caliber track.

Motocross Steel City Results Rnd 12/12

Saturday, August 30, 2008
Ricky Carmichael is no longer the only man to ever sweep an entire Motocross Championship series. Monster Energy Kawasaki's James Stewart tied the unthinkable mark.

Motocross Southwick Results Rnd 11/12

Sunday, August 24, 2008
James Stewart took his Monster Kawasaki to another moto sweep, his 11th of the season and is now a perfect 22-for-22 in the moto win category.

2009 Yamaha YZ250F First Ride

Thursday, August 21, 2008
It didn't take much to wake up the 2009 Yamaha YZ250F. Minor changes have a big impact on this Lites class motocrosser which features a better motor and customizable fit.

FMF Powerline ATV Exhaust Review

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
We add an FMF exhaust to our 2008 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS project ATV for performance and increased bling factor.

Motocross Millville Results Rnd 10/12

Sunday, August 17, 2008
James Stewart won his first Motocross class title on his Monster Kawasaki with another sweep at Millville.

DVD Review Stefan Everts MX Training

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Stefan Everts is the foremost expert on proper sand-riding form. Class is in session.

2008 Am-Pro Yamaha WR250F 1st Ride

Friday, July 25, 2008
Yamaha was kind enough to let us take Thad DuVall's XC2 Pro Lites race-winning WR250F straight off the podium and onto the race course. It didn't take long to realize this is no stock Yamaha.

DVD David Knight Iron Man of Enduro

Friday, July 18, 2008
The Duke Video crew chose the most dominant rider in today's off-road scene to feature. David Knight is undeniably the best all-around rider for the time being, and truly is the Iron Man of Enduro.
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