Friday, November 06, 2009
We used the SG12 boots from Gaerne for motocross and off-road competition, plus countless fun rides. These dirt bike boots are some of the best available.
Friday, October 16, 2009
We test the new 2010 Thor Force Composite Helmet and find the good and bad traits of this mid-price dirt bike helmet.
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thor releases its new premium Flux line off off-road motorcycle and motocross riding gear. Find out how it performs in this motocross apparel product review.
Friday, September 04, 2009
We take a look at DiRT 2, the latest off-road racing game for the Xbox 360, and see if we have the skills to keep up with four-time Rally America champ Travis Pastrana.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Looking for an easier way to measure motocross motorcycle rear suspension sag? The ASV Solo Sag Scale is it. Check it out in this off-road motorcycle product review.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s off-road editor tests some Giant Loop Saddlebags out in the dirt. See how the motorcycle luggage fared in our saddlebag review.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
MSR Racing set us up with a full set of Max Air vented motorcycle gear and a Velocity X helmet to stay cool in the heat.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Computers and dirt bikes come together with the new Kawasaki Fuel Injection Calibration Kit for the 2009 Kawasaki KX450F motocross motorcycle. Find out how your fuel-injected Kawasaki motocrosser can benefit.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Carbon fiber is being used more and more in dirt bike helmets. We grabbed the one which might have the most, the HJC AC-XC Titan MC-5 helmet and wore it through the winter months.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Hard luggage can be bulky and awkward, but soft gear bags can fall short in protecting your cargo. Protex Racing makes a gearbag that blends the two types of motorcycle luggage.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Off-road racers are getting more media exposure and this video from Production 262 is a good example of why these guys deserve credit. As the Gears Turn is an inside look at KTM rider, Kurt Caselli.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Fox Racing knows how to make high-quality gear that looks hot, but we're worried about staying cool as warmer temps are on the horizon. Try the 2009 Fox Airline motocross gear.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Dunlop releases its successor to its wildly popular and versatile D756 soft-intermediate terrain tire. Meet the new Geomax MX51 motocross tire.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
After 2000 miles in the saddle during a sweltering summer, Firstgear’s Kilmanjaro 4.0 Jacket and TPG Escape Pants are reviewed.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the massive Ogio 9800 MX gear bag. Read if this bag is right for you.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Changing motorcycle sprockets and chains on your dirt bike is made simple by changing both with a RK Sprocket Kit.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Automatic clutches are a hot aftermarket part for the dirt bike market and Rekluse makes one of the most unique. The Rekluse z-Start Pro has a manual override so it's the best of both worlds.
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.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Shoei releases its all-new VFX-W off-road motorcycle helmet. Follow along as MotoUSA gives it a test.
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
We add an FMF exhaust to our 2008 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS project ATV for performance and increased bling factor.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Stefan Everts is the foremost expert on proper sand-riding form. Class is in session.
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Fresh moto duds are the best. It's tough to hide that smile when a fresh set of gear arrives, and even harder when the shipping label reads From: Shift Racing.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
StormMasters, a New Zealand-based operation sacrificed two sets of off-road socks - the overworked, underappreciated footwear to our smelly gearbag.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Riding dirt bikes is inherently dangerous and we strap on every piece of motorcycle gear we can get our hands on, including the AXO Air Cage.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Shoei's new dual-sport motorcycle helmet has a ton of features to satisfy on/off-road riders whether they prefer street or dirt for their biggest grins.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
We spent months riding around in the Thor Phase motocross gear before coming to our conclusions.
Friday, March 14, 2008
We tested the latest motocross gear from Thor and if you're a guy in the market for new motorcycle gear then you need to hear what we've got to say about the 2008 Core line.
Friday, February 22, 2008
As Motorcycle USA ventures into the ATV realm, the need for a boot tailored for four-wheeled off roading quickly became apparent. Sidi's Discovery Rain Boots came to our rescue.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Pulling duty on the trails systems of the Northwest and then a brief stint at the Las Vegas EnduroCross guided our tire selection to the new Maxxcross IT rear and Maxxcross SX front.
Friday, December 21, 2007
MotoUSA tester Alvin Zalamea got hooked up with a sweet set of Troy Lee Designs gear for the RM-Z250 intro and now dishes the dirt on his new duds.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Every dirt bike winds up looking like crap. DeCal Works sent out a sample of their Graphic Application System to help spruce up one of our steeds quick and easy.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Our 2007 Honda CRF450X Project Bike needed some updates, Dr. sent us the SA Exhaust.
Friday, September 07, 2007
Everybody has a different idea of how much water can get into the airbox while washing. Mile High Designs settles the dispute with a simple piece of hardware.
Friday, August 31, 2007
None of us are getting any younger, and as the bumps, bruises and debilitating injuries common to our sport continue to rack up, the need for greater protection accumulates as well.
Friday, August 24, 2007
We figured that since guys like Kevin Windham and Cyril Despres buckle up a set of Oxtar TCX-Pro boots, it couldn't hurt if we did as well.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Everyone who owns a bike has found themselves hunched over a ravaged machine, stooped to all-time lows in the workshop. The Team Hawg Racing Trackside Pro takes care of that.
Friday, August 03, 2007
At the top of the high-dollar motocross boot spectrum is Sidi with its immensely popular Crossfire SR model. The $425 pricetag is quite the kicker and the worth every cent.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Shift XC Jacket and Profile Chest Protector to help ease the pain of pelting roost and stinging trailside brush.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Ignition Products offers off-roaders a quick, easy way to manage their noise output without breaking the bank.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Spy dropped off a pair of its mid-line goggles, the Alloy. Not only did they spice up our look, but the protection and fit were just what we needed.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Where once there was a healthy, robust knee now lies a crumpled joint in disarray. That was all before we picked up a set of EVS Web Braces to hold everything together.
Friday, June 08, 2007
As the summer continues to build steam, we choose to let it off our shoulders in classic Jeff Emig style - with Shift Racing.
Friday, May 25, 2007
In our ongoing attempts at ultimate coolness, we noted the sweet-looking One Industries helmets and soon had the top-shelf Trooper lid and price-point Kombat in the mail.
Friday, May 11, 2007
None of us got any faster as a direct result of wearing the Evolution gear, but we both looked the part..
Friday, May 11, 2007
We didn't want to shirk on quality, so Fly Racing 805 lineup which offers top-notch features we appreciated in our test of the 208 Evolution gear.
