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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.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
MotoUSA rediscovers the joy of riding a small-bore two-stroke with a day aboard the 2011 Yamaha YZ125. There might not be any better way to get cheap thrills on a motocross track.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jake Weimer broke his arm today during Supercross testing.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Troy Lee Designs has teamed with Shock Doctor to create the perfect blend of comfort and protection with the CP 5900 chest protector.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Honda comes into the 2011 shootout with high hopes after getting beat up for the past two years for an unstable chassis.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
After a year hiatus from shootout duty, the 2011 Suzuki RM-Z450 is back to take a shot at the crown. Minor upgrades and a year away mean the Suzuki was a breath of fresh air.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The 2011 Kawasaki KX450F has some slight tuning to make it even more of a driving force in the 450 motocross class.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Yamaha decided not to spend much time revamping the 2011 YZ450F which was all-new for last year with major mechanical innovations.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
KTM isn't satisfied with just one bike in the 450 class, so it released the 2011 KTM 350 SX-F which takes advantage of lighter weight to make up for some lost horsepower.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
KTM's 2011 450 SX-F returns to defend its title against the new batch of motocross shootout challengers. Big suspension changes highlight the Austrian's efforts for a repeat victory.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
We pack together the largest group of open-class motocross bikes in MotoUSA history to see where each one shines and which is the best in the 2011 450 Motocross Shootout.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Yamaha upgraded its popular entry-level sport ATV to provide more fun for aggressive riders with the 2011 Yamaha Raptor 250R. We roosted the sport quad around three tracks at Milestone MX for this ATV review.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
We put the new Scott Airborne Grid helmet to use with motocross and off-road testing and even hit the deck in this dirt bike helmet review.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Sunday saw three pro divisions battle tooth and nail for two hours to determine who reigned supreme on Catalina Island for the first time in 52 years.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Racing has returned to Catalina Island. The first day of competition at the 2010 Catalina GP kicked off with waves of vintage riders and racers.
Friday, December 03, 2010
It's been 52 years since the last Catalina GP race, and with pre-race activities in full swing for its 2010 return the tiny island has become flooded with people eager to witness the rare event.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
MotoUSA joins Kawasaki and a group of journalists for an adventure ride from Big Bear, California to Nevada's Sin City in the Teryx side-by-side.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
There's nothing better than a graceful whip on a motocross bike. We asked one of our most fluid test riders and former SX champ, Damon Huffman, for some tips on getting sideways.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Troy Lee Designs offers a modern off-road jacket with neck brace compatibility. We rode with it through muddy woods and dusty deserts in this dirt bike jacket review.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Honda beefs up the 2011 Big Red MUV for even better utility and hard-working performance. The new side-by-side is more refined and tougher than ever.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Davi Millsaps ready for the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross season riding for Muscle Milk/Toyota/JGRMX team.
