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Round 7 of the 2025 GNCC series rolled into Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, where Grant Davis dominated the field once again—claiming the overall win by more than a minute ahead of the XC1 Pro class. Overall Top 10 Results: Hoosier GNCC 1. Grant Davis – XC2 (Post Race Interview 14:00) 2. Ben Kelly – XC1 (Post Race Interview 16:00) 3. Angus Riordan – XC2 (Post Race Interview 17:25) 4. Cody Barnes – XC2 5. Liam Draper – XC1 6. Michael Witkowski – XC1 7. Josh Strang – XC1 8. Jordan Ashburn – XC1 9. Craig Delong – XC1 10. Kailub Russell – XC1 GNCC Coverage Sponsors: FXR Racing: www.fxrracing.com D.I.D Chains: www.didchain.com The post 2025 Hoosier GNCC RAW Offroad Racing from Ironman Raceway appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Glen Helen’s Motofest was a four-day celebration of racing that attracted everything from vintage bike riders to off-road specialists, but the third day was circled by both privateers and team riders as the big money day. Of the $100,000 pro purse, $70,000 was to be awarded across two pro classes. In addition to those, the National track hosted Round one of the Glen Helen Summer series, and the Arroyo track had an ARX vintage race. Colt Nichols appears to be National ready. The one rider who profited most from Glen Helen’s schedule was Twisted Tea Suzuki’s Colt Nichols. After winning the Stopwatch National and Thursday, he came back to take both motos of the 450 Pro showcase on Saturday. He gated well in both motos, but was never able to escape pressure from from a gang of Yamaha riders. Brad West and Derek drake of the the Bar X Toyota of Redlands Yamaha Team took turns hounding him as well as Grant Harland of the Rock River Yamaha team. Drake ended up second over all with a 2-2 score, while Aussie Mason Semmens quietly captured third overall with a 5-5 score. Derek Drake pushed for the lead in both motos. Grant Harlan Dare Demartile is currently leading the WORCS series, but doesn’t mind devoting time to MX–and pocketing a little cash. Derek Kelly. 450 PRO SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN 1. Colt Nichols 1/1 2. Derek Drake 2/2 3. Mason Semmens 5/5 4.Grant Harlan 3/8 5. Dare Demartile 6/7 6. Derek Kelley 8/6 7. Romain Pape 12/4 8.Josh Mosiman 7/9 9. Scotty Verhaeghe 10/10 10. Bryson Gardner 13/11 11. Brad West 4/21 12. Trevor Stewart 11/15 13. Sean Lipanovich 15/12 14. Dakota Bender 14/13 15. Blayne Thompson 16/14 16. Brandon Ray 9/22 17. Enzo Temmerman DNF/3 18. Brad Burkhart 17/17 19. Dominic Desimone 21/16 20. Brock Reveal 18/19 The Bar-X Yamaha team was in full force in the 250 Pro Showcase Showdown. The ultimate winner was Dilan Schwartz, but his teammates were all over him. If you would like to watch the races for yourself, you can see Dirt Bike Managing Editor Mark Tilley and Jack Korpela making the call live as it went down below.  Dilan Schwartz won both 250 motos. Parker Ross was second in both motos. Cole Timboe went 4-4 for third in the 250 Pro class. Reven Gordon was fourth with a 5-5 score, besting his brother’s 3-7 tally. Landen Gordon was third in the first 250 Pro moto. The post 2025 GLEN HELEN MOTOFEST appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

LIVE TODAY AT 11:15 am PDT: Pro Showcase Invitational Race 250 & 450 – Livestreamed with our sister channel MXA, 2-Moto format race on the National MX Track consisting of the top riders in the country. $70,000 Purse to be broken down and paid out as Must race on the same size bike you will be racing on in the 2025 outdoor MX season. BIG DISCOUNTS FROM PARTNERS SIDI BOOTS & MOTOSPORT SIDI is offering $100 off their X Power SC boots Motosport.com is offering $20 off any $100 spend The post LIVE! $70,000 PRO PURSE – 250 & 450 PRO CLASSES – MOTOFEST AT GLEN HELEN appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Thursday, May 15, kicked off the first of the four-day Glen Helen MotoFest presented by Troy Lee Designs. The Stopwatch National was the first of the MotoFest’s two main attractions, the Thursday event pitting everyone against anyone in an open two-moto format for a $30,000 purse. Two-strokes, four-strokes, 150cc, 250cc, 450cc or even electric power, it was a simple run-what-ya-brung gate that paid out all the way down to 20th place. The call of the cash, or perhaps simply the benefit of getting some genuine race-practice in the week before the start of the Pro Motocross Championship, drew over 50 racers for the Stopwatch National, which resulted in a crowded field, and a double-stacked gate. Fortunately racers got to spread out on the expansive Glen Helen Raceway National track, with its rolling jumps replaced by sharper lips and bigger hits for MotoFest. Colt Nichols was among the top pros to turn out for the Stopwatch National, and the HEP Twisted Tea Suzuki rider helped himself to both moto wins, a pair of holeshot bonuses and the lion’s share of the pro cash purse, walking away with close to $11,000 in the end. Not a bad Thursday. Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM), Ryder DiFrancesco (Rockstar Energy GasGas), both aboard 250cc four-strokes, were among factory riders to try their hand at Moto Fest, alongside top amateur talent such as Team Green Kawasaki’s Enzo Temmerman, Pro privateer standouts Derek Kelley, Grand Harlan and off-road racer Dare Demartile with Beta USA. Out of this very mixed bag of entries, it was Juju Beaumer and Enzo Zimmerman who joined Nichols on the overall podium, with Yamaha-mounted Derek Kelley and Dilan Schwartz rounding out the top-five. Ryder DiFrancesco missed out on the overall podium after being forced to retire from the first moto, but turned in a strong runner-up finish in the moto. It only added up to 21st overall, one position shy of a cash payout. Jump faces got a little extra lip for MotoFest. Nichols airs it out over the massive step-over before the start straight. Nichols actually nabbed three holeshots on Thursday, the first moto getting a red flag in the first lap. Riders re-gridded and once the gate was dropped for the restart, it was nearly a carbon copy (minus the crashes that brought out the red flag) with Nichols, Enzo Temmerman, Julien Beaumer and Ryder DiFrancesco out front. Nichols was hounded by Temmerman in the first moto, who wasn’t willing to let the #45 out of his sights, but Nichols was never seriously headed, sailing to the first-moto win. Temmerman, Beaumer, Schwartz and Kelley made up the Moto 1 top-five. In the second moto, things looked very similar, but this time DiFrancesco remained in the mix and held a strong second-place position to the checkered flag, followed by fellow 250cc rider Beaumer. Kelley and Temmerman rounded out the top-five in Moto 2. Colt Nichols credits his 450cc horsepower for allowing him to keep DiFrancesco, Beaumer and Temmerman at bay all day. “I was lucky I was on a 450,” said Nichols. “I had the advantage going up the hills, I was kinda doggin’ these guys right there, but they were riding really, really good. It’s fun racing the younger guys and just mixing it up, getting gate drops was really cool. Nice to go 1-1.” When asked what it took to compensate for the power difference, Juju Beaumer’s reply was simple enough, “You gotta send it,” the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider said. “The track’s slick, and rough. You gotta be careful in areas but where you can push, you gotta push. We made good do of it and I’m happy with the day.” Beaumer’s 3-3 was good enough for second overall, and a cash payout of $5000. Derek Kelley powered his Yamaha to fourth overall with a 5-4 on the day. As for Ryder D, runner-up in the second moto, the Rockstar Energy GasGas rider talked about what went wrong in the first moto. “The first start I ended up going down and the restart I got into, like, third, and then I landed here off this triple and my whole rear brake went away. The rear brake actually completely snapped off, so I had no rear brake at all. I ended up pulling in. It sucks but I put in a good second moto. The 450s are tough to beat up the hills, but everywhere else I’d get ’em. It was super fun riding with Colt and I’m looking forward to next weekend.” Although he landed one position shy of a cash payout, DiFrancesco was happy to get some gate drops in prior to the start of the Pro Motocross Championship. After being out with injury for much of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship, the GasGas factory rider savored the track time. “I haven’t raced since San Diego [Supercross] and you can’t beat a gate drop once you go racing. This was perfect. I got one and a half motos in today and it was great to warm up for next weekend.” Is that Ando? Nope… notice the tucked-in jersey. Enzo Temmerman finished third overall on Thursday, and will be back for more on Saturday where he plans to race both 250 and 450 classes. Enzo Temmerman, Team Green Kawasaki’s rising star, was doing his best impression of Jason Anderson, running the #21 on his KX450. You’ll also often find Temmerman on a KX250, but Pro-Am ace opted for the big bike at Glen Helen. “I practice on my 450 a lot,” Temmerman said. “It’s my favorite bike to ride. Come out here it’s the Open class so it’s a little bit of a disadvantage on the 250 so we decided to race the 450.” Look for Temmerman again on Saturday where he will be taking on all four motos, contesting both the 250 and 450 classes. Glen Helen Moto Fest Stopwatch National Results There’s still more to come throughout the weekend at the Glen Helen MotoFest Presented by Troy Lee Designs: Friday, May 16: Vintage Show, Swap Meet, and”Baja Drags” Saturday, May 17: MOTOFEST PRO SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN – Catch the live stream on the Motocross Action YouTube channel Sunday, May 18: Amateur MotoFest Grand Prix Romain Pape turned in a 10-9 for eighth overall. Colt Nichols The post STOPWATCH NATIONALS: GLEN HELEN’S OUTDOOR PREVIEW appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Oak Bluff, Manitoba – May 16, 2025 — FXR Racing is thrilled to announce that Malcolm
Stewart, 2016 250cc Supercross Champion and 450cc race winner, one of the most dynamic
and respected riders in professional motocross and supercross, is officially joining the FXR
Racing family for the 2025 season. Stewart will represent FXR’s cutting-edge dirt bike gear
throughout the remainder of his racing career, bringing his signature style and grit to the track in
full FXR performance apparel. In a move that blends his passion for racing and the outdoors, Stewart is also launching his own 
fishing apparel brand, 27 Parallel, in collaboration with FXR Pro Fish—FXR’s performance
fishing division. The brand will deliver premium gear designed for serious anglers who want
comfort, protection, and a touch of Stewart’s unmistakable personality. “FXR has been pushing boundaries in motocross gear, and I’m hyped to be part of the
team,” said Stewart. “But this is bigger than racing. With 27 Parallel, I’m sharing another part of who I am—fishing has always been my escape, and now I get to create gear for
people who love it as much as I do. Partnering with FXR Pro Fish made that dream a
reality.” 27 Parallel is named after Stewart’s iconic racing number 27 and the 27th parallel, which runs
right through where he grew up—representing the intersection of two worlds: speed and
serenity, throttle and tide. The debut collection will feature lightweight UV-protective shirts,
hoodies, gloves, and headwear engineered for long days on the water, developed with the same
performance-first mindset FXR is known for. “Malcolm is one of the most authentic athletes out there,” said Milt Reimer, President of
FXR Racing. “He’s as passionate about fishing as he is about racing, and that shows in everything he does. We’re excited to support both sides of his lifestyle—on the track with
FXR Racing and on the water with FXR Pro Fish and 27 Parallel.” Fans can expect to see Stewart debuting FXR Racing gear at the first round of the AMA Pro
Motocross Championship, while the 27 Parallel fishing apparel line is set to launch later this
year. Both will be available online and through select FXR dealers. The post MALCOLM STEWART PARTNERS WITH FXR RACING & LAUNCHES 27 PARALLEL FISHING APPAREL BRAND BACKED BY FXR PRO FISH appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

SUZUKI OFFERS A NEW BIKE IN THE OFF-ROAD WORLD ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE 15 The post ALL NEW SUZUKI DR-Z4S VIDEO TEST appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

LIVE AT 10:15 am PDT! STOPWATCH NATIONALS $30,000 ON THE LINE AT GLEN HELEN Pro Race with the 250s, 450s and E-bikes racing each other! – Livestreamed with MXA, 2-Moto format race on the National MX Track, consisting of the top riders in the country. $30,000 Purse to be broken down and paid out. The entry list is growing! BIG DISCOUNTS FROM PARTNERS SIDI BOOTS & MOTOSPORT SIDI is offering $100 off their X Power SC boots Motosport.com is offering $20 off any $100 spend The post LIVE NOW! STOPWATCH NATIONALS $30,000 ON THE LINE AT GLEN HELEN WITH JUJU BEAUMER SIGNED UP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

The mid ’90s steel framed Honda CR250 are probably some of the most popular machines to restore for a few reasons, there are lots of them out there, aftermarket parts are found fairly easily and Jeremy McGrath just made the things cool. With this 1994 CR250 build we wanted to do something a little different so we steered clear of going down the McGrath replica road to build “White Lightning”. The entire front-end is off a 2008 CRF450R, minus the steering stem from the 1994 CR250R. We added some ODI oversized bar mounds, CFT Handlebars and lock-on half waffle grips for a modern feel. That Clarke Manufacturing gas tank was key to this project. Clarke Manufacturing saved the day for us on this project, the stock tank that started out white had turned yellow over the years and was definitely not going to match our white color scheme. Lucky for us Clarke makes a direct replacement tank in white for the 92-96 CR250R steel framed machines and it is a quality piece that mounted up perfectly and looked completely stock. The engine was shipped off to Brad at Parapros to find out just how much damage was done when it locked up. Fortunately only the cylinder was damaged and in need of repairs, the cases looked great. Colin and the crew at Faster USA brought our wheels back to life with some much needed TLC. We use TM Designworks on a lot of our current bike builds but they also offer parts that fit this 30 plus year old Honda CR250R. Nick and the crew at Decal Works topped off the “White Lightning” build with a set of semi-custom graphics with a ’90s old school vibe to them and the custom gripper seat from Motoseat complimented those graphics. IMS Products is one of those aftermarket manufactures still making parts for these mid 90’s two-strokes and their pegs are a huge upgrade from the stock models. It’s awesome to see so many aftermarket manufactures making like IMS Products, Rekluse, Pro-X, TM Designs, ODI, HYGGE, Pro Circuit, Works Connection and Boyesen still making parts for these 30 plus year old machines. The post 1994 HONDA CR250R “WHITE LIGHTNING” PROJECT : 2-STROKE TUESDAY appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

300cc OFF-ROAD TESTING https://youtu.be/EOiQo2YyfFk The post 300cc OFF-ROAD TWO STROKE TEST DAY – VLOG 32 appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Cooper Webb rode a calculated main event to capture his third career Monster Energy Supercross Championship with a fourth place finish in the 2025 series conclusion at Salt Lake City. Chase Sexton was unquestionable the fastest rider of the day and perhaps even the entire season, but he could only do so much in the final race. He passed Webb for the lead fairly early in the main and then stretched out an impressive lead. Webb fell back behind Malcolm Stewart and Justin Cooper to maintain a 2-point advantage in the final tally. The 250 class presented the two regional divisions with a chance to measure themselves against each other in the Dave Coombs East-West Showdown. Haiden Deegan had already captured the Western Division, but it was game-on for the eastern riders. While Deegan checked out with the lead of the main event, second place was a chaotic clash between Tom Vialle, Seth Hammaker and RJ Hampshire for the east title, with Julian Beaumer acting as a random spoiler from the west. After considerable drama, Vialle emerged with third on the day and the Eastern Championship. For a review of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.  450 MAIN 1. Chase Sexton 2. Malcolm Stewart 3. Justin Cooper 4. Cooper Webb 5. Joey Savatgy 6. Aaron Plessinger (HS) 7. Dean Wilson 8. Justin Hill 9. Shane McElrath 10. Dylan Ferrandis 11. Christian Craig 12. Colt Nichols 13. Freddie Noren 14. Kyle Chisholm 15. Jeremy Hand 16. Cade Clason 17. Mitchell Harrison 18. Kevin Moranz 19. Grant Harlan 20. Justin Starling 21. Anthony Rodriguez 22. Benny Bloss 450 SEASON POINT STANDINGS 1. Cooper Webb 365 2. Chase Sexton 363 3. Justin Cooper 281 4. Malcolm Stewart 277 5. Ken Roczen 271 6. Aaron Plessinger 255 7. Dylan Ferrandis 194 8. Justin Hill 194 9. Shane McElrath 192 10. Justin Barcia 185 11. Joey Savatgy 153 12. Jason Anderson 151 13. Mitchell Oldenburg 134 14. Colt Nichols 130 -5 15. Benny Bloss 113 16. Eli Tomac 80 17. Kyle Chisholm 78 18. Jett Lawrence 71 19. Christian Craig 69 20. Mitchell Harrison 65 21. Hunter Lawrence 62 22. Dean Wilson 57 23. Freddie Noren 43 24. Kevin Moranz 42 25. Jerry Robin 39 DAVE COOMBS 250 EAST-WEST SHOWDOWN 1. Haiden Deegan (HS) 2. Julien Beaumer 3. Tom Vialle 4. Seth Hammaker 5. Michael Mosiman 6. R.J. Hampshire 7. Garrett Marchbanks 8. Jo Shimoda 9. Coty Schock 10. Drew Adams 11. Chance Hymas 12. Maximus Vohland 13. Nate Thrasher 14. Hardy Munoz 15. Cullin Park 16. Lux Turner 17. Hunter Yoder 18. Devin Simonson 19. Gavin Towers 20. Enzo Lopes 21. Jack Chambers 22. Austin Forkner 250 WESTERN DIVISIONAL SEASON POINT STANDINGS 1. Haiden Deegan 221 2. Julien Beaumer 189 3. Cole Davies 171 4. Jo Shimoda 163 5. Garrett Marchbanks 145 6. Coty Schock 144 7. Michael Mosiman 131 8. Jordon Smith 126 9. Hunter Yoder 78 10. Lux Turner 71 11. Cole Thompson 58 12. Enzo Lopes 57 13. Parker Ross 57 14. Anthony Bourdon 54 15. Gavin Towers 46 16. Dylan Walsh 41 17. Drew Adams 40 18. Tj Albright 36 19. Ryder Difrancesco 35 20. Jett Reynolds 34 21. Avery Long 29 22. Brad West 17 23. Joshua Varize 14 24. Derek Kelley 13 25. Dominique Thury 12 450 HEAT ONE 1 Aaron Plessinger (HS) 2. Malcolm Stewart 3. Justin Cooper 4. Dylan Ferrandis 5. Justin Hill 6. Christian Craig 7. Colt Nichols 8. Kyle Chisholm 9. Cade Clason 10. Grant Harlan 11. Kevin Moranz 12. Joan Cros 13. Justin Rodbell 14. Scott Meshey 15. Jared Lesher 16. Dominique Thury 17. Bubba Pauli 18. Luke Kalaitzian 19. Jack Rogers 20. Mitchell Harrison 450 HEAT TWO 1. Chase Sexton 2. Cooper Webb (HS) 3. Dean Wilson 4. Shane McElrath 5. Joey Savatgy 6. Benny Bloss 7. Jeremy Hand 8. Anthony Rodriguez 9. Justin Starling 10. Hunter Schlosser 11. Josh Cartwright 12. Logan Karnow 13. Zack Williams 14. Cheyenne Harmon 15. Jackson Gray 16. Chris Howell 17. Josh Greco 18. Logan Leitzel 19. Freddie Noren 20. Tristan Lane 250 WEST HEAT 1. Julien Beaumer 2. Haiden Deegan (HS) 3. Drew Adams 4. Michael Mosiman 5. Coty Schock 6. Enzo Lopes 7. Lux Turner 8. Garrett Marchbanks 9. Jo Shimoda 10. Avery Long 11. CJ Benard 12. Cole Thompson 13. Max Miller 14. Brock Bennett 15. Hunter Yoder 16. Derek Kelley 17. Stav Orland 18. Kyle Wise 19. Gavin Towers 20. Jordon Smith 250 EAST HEAT 1. Seth Hammaker (HS) 2. Tom Vialle 3. Chance Hymas 4. Nate Thrasher 5. Austin Forkner 6. Cullin Park 7. Hardy Munoz 8. Maximus Vohland 9. Jack Chambers 10. R.J. Hampshire 11. Bryce Shelly 12. Trevor Colip 13. Henry Miller 14. Devin Simonson 15. Izaih Clark 16. Ryder Floyd 17. Jaxen Driskell 18. Dayton Briggs 19. Nick Laurie 20. Preston Taylor The post 2025 SALT LAKE CITY SUPERCROSS FINALE–CHAMPIONS CROWNED! appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

You don’t have to be a card-carrying member of the Tom Vialle fan club to drool over his bike. It’s based on the standard edition of the KTM 250SX-F, which is the bike that won the 2025 Dirt Bike 250 Motocross Shootout. And, it’s outrageously cool looking. It could pass for the very bike that Tom rides, with its Red Bull graphics, Akrapovic exhaust and cosmetic features. There isn’t always a 250 version of the KTM Factory Edition. The last two years have been an exception. The 250 has joined the regularly announced 450 as a late addition to the current model line. Last year KTM upgraded the frame for more vertical flex. KTM’s factory riders are divided over which frame they like best. The KTM Factory Editions are a tradition that started in 2012. Back then, Ryan Dungey was a new acquisition for the Red Bull KTM Factory racing team, and they wanted him on the bike that was scheduled to arrive for 2013. The solution was to come out with a limited run of bikes just to satisfy AMA homologation regulations. Since then, the 450SX-F comes out like clockwork whether or not the bike has any changes, and it’s sometimes joined by the 250. This year’s KTM 250SX-F Factory Edition doesn’t have any major changes to the frame or engine cases, and from that we surmise that the 2026 standard model will be likewise unchanged. Still, it’s a wicked-looking machine with a long list of Factory Edition upgrades: —Orange frame —Red Bull KTM Factory Racing graphics —Orange Selle Dalla Valle seat —Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) with GPS —LitPro compatibility —Hinson outer clutch cover —Akrapovic slip-on muffler —Orange-anodized split triple clamps —D.I.D DirtStar rims —CNC-machined orange-anodized hubs —WP holeshot device —Carbon composite skid plate —Gray ODI lock-on grips —Orange rear aluminum sprocket —Carbon-composite brake disc guard KTM doesn’t make you run the big number-one plate. It was earned by Tom Vialle. But, it might help you get in the mood. KTM’s Factory Edition program has now been duplicated by other manufacturers. Their special editions are, however, slightly different, and Honda has the only other 250. KTM doesn’t necessarily call the 2025 250SX-F a Vialle replica, but it does have a big number one as a reference to his divisional Supercross title. In Europe, they call it the Adamo Edition as a tribute to Andrea Adamo. KTM doesn’t always offer a Factory Edition of the 250X-F. For 2025, it’s available and sells for $11,599, which is $1200 more than the standard edition. Right now, the KTM Factory Editions are the only production motocross bikes that are being watched by satellite. The Connectivity Unit Offroad is a multi-function feature that has both a Bluetooth transmitter and a GPS receiver. The unit connects to your smartphone through the KTM Connect app where you can use two separate functions. The first is tuning. This is akin to the Yamaha Power Tuner, and it lets you adjust engine parameters. Unlike the Yamaha, the KTM app doesn’t let you alter spark advance, fuel mixture and throttle position individually. Instead, it gives you generalized terms. You can choose between Smooth, Standard or Aggressive power delivery. Then you get to choose between five levels of throttle response, traction control, launch control and Quickshift sensitivity. Downloading your new parameters to the bike can be a little frustrating at first, but eventually it cooperates. Overall handling is a strong point for the Factory Edition. Under all the glitz, it’s the same bike that won our 2025 250 MX Shootout. The KTM Connect app has several other tabs that don’t alter anything on the bike. There’s a Suspension tab that gives you guidelines on how to set up the fork and shock, but in the end, you have to do all the adjusting the old-fashioned way. There are other tabs where you can log service and download manuals. But, what really sets this system apart is the Rider tab. This is a subscription service through Litpro that provides data through the GPS connection. Once you sign up, which costs $11.99 a month or $69.99 a year, every ride is logged. The amount of information provided is stunning. After a race or riding session, you can see a map of the track on your phone. Hover on any part of the track and you can see your speed on individual laps, segment times and so forth. LitPro users are familiar with that kind of information, but the KTM app goes a step further by integrating GPS data with telemetry from the bike itself. You can see what gear the bike is in and what rpm the motor is turning. This gives you another tool to improve your performance. Is it better to shift early or rev it out? Is starting in first gear better than starting in second? How early did you get on the gas in that turn? All those answers are there if you want to take the time and analyze your performance. It is information overload, and it’s not for everyone. If you’re young and ambitious, this is a tool that might soon be essential. Setting aside the telemetry, the look and the prestige of the Factory Edition, the bike is, essentially, just like the bike that won our 2025 250 Motocross Shootout. The only performance-oriented change is the Akrapovic slip-on silencer, which provides slightly improved performance in the upper midrange. Overall, though, that’s already where the KTM excels. The Husqvarna FC250 and GasGas MC250F use the same motor, and those three bikes were the most powerful in the class when we ran them on the Pro Circuit dyno. Most of the others were almost 2 horsepower down on peak. That’s a big advantage in the 250 class, where horsepower takes on disproportionate importance. You get split triple clamps along with all the other Factory Edition upgrades. The Connectivity Unit Offroad straps to the fork leg, and the GPS unit is on the fender. We will have more on the KTM 250SXF in the June Print edition of Dirt Bike, so check it out. PHOTO SHOOT MANIA I still love doing photo shoots. That’s what got me into the magazine racket 45 years ago and that’s what keeps me going. Here are a few of the photos in upcoming issues and how they came about. Jared Hicks on the Husqvarna FC450 Factory Edition. Most of the photos we run in Dirt Bike have some level of artificial light involved. Fran Kuhn started doing that back in the ’80s when he worked for DB, and our boss Roland Hinz liked the look, so it became something we all had to learn. Today it’s much easier than it was in Fran’s time, but it still involves a great deal of set up. For this shot I had to place the remote light on top of my truck’s roof in order to shoot Jared Hicks at Glen Helen on the Husky FC450 Factory edition. Mark Tilley on his personal 1994 CR250R Honda. Mark Tilley on the Beta Alp X a half hour later. We often have to combine photo shoots. There are about eight or nine test bikes or projects in each issue and time often runs short. The bikes aren’t always particularly well suited for the same location. For the 1994 Honda project CR250R and the Beta Alp X–two bikes that couldn’t be more different–time ran out so we hit one of our secret (read: illegal) spots in Corona. The two shots above are in the same turn. Mark brought a change of clothes and we converted a motocross location into an adventure bike shoot. It’s magic. Kit Palmer from Cycle News on the Beta Alp 4.0. The story on the Beta Alp X also featured the Alp 4.0, which was in the possession of Cycle News. Kit Palmer at Cycle News is one of my oldest friends, so sharing a bike was no big deal. Getting the photo was. Kit has a place on a tiny private airport in Borrego Springs, way out in the low desert. I flew there in a light airplane wearing my gear, rode the bike, shot the photo within sight of the runway, and flew home. Riding the bike more extensively would have to wait. Carson Brown on the KTM 300SX. Carson Brown lives up in Washington and makes frequent trips down here for various projects. When he’s here, I try to get the most of him. The KTM 300SX shoot was done the day after the Glen Helen Two-Stroke Championship. The shot below was him just riding the TM 300 for fun. His wife Claire is heavily involved with his social media posts and she often gets right in the middle of the action. That’s all for this week! –Ron Lawson The post RIDING THE KTM 250SX-F FACTORY EDITION: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Rieju’s 2026 300cc two-stroke has arrived stateside. The tiny Barcelona-based company has had an all-new motor in the works for several years. It features throttle-body fuel injection that’s integrated with an electronic power valve. In the previous chapter of this saga, Rieju got a jumpstart in the off-road world because of the KTM buyout of GasGas. All the tooling that was employed to manufacture the pre-2019 GasGas off-road bikes was moved and the bikes were rebranded with the Rieju name. Now, the new bikes have a motor that was developed for Rieju by a design team at Technigas Exhaust. Going forward, the only remnant of the original GasGas line will be the frame. They still will have KYB suspension and Nissin brakes. 2026 Rieju MR Pro The first two models of this generation are the MR300 Racing and the MR300 Pro. They have the same major components, but the Pro will have upgraded suspension and bonus parts that include XTrig triple clamps, a radiator fan, frame guards and various bits of bling and sparkle. The U.S. MSRPs will be $10,399 for the Racing version and $11,399 for the Pro. More bikes will be announced soon including the entry-level Ranger models. For more information contact Central Powersports Distributing. 2026 Rieju 300 MR Racing The 300cc motor is completely new with an electronic power valve and throttle body fuel injection. The post 2026 RIEJU 300 TWO-STROKE ARRIVES–FUEL-INJECTED, ELECTRONIC POWERVALVE & MORE appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

CR250 PROJECT BIKE https://youtu.be/OOckmcK8K2k The post 1994 HONDA CR250 TWO STROKE BUILD “WHITE LIGHTENING” appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

What does FMF KTM Factory Off-Road racer Dante Oliveira do on a weekend off? He and the KTM crew team up with Bonanza Plumbing to go racing on a Bobby Dawson prepared KTM300 SX two-stroke of course. On this week’s 2-Stroke Tuesday we take a closer look at the bike that won this years Wiseco World 2-Stroke Championship held at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino California. You might be surprised on what modifications the team made. You might be surprised but this machine featured no major internal engine modifications according to KTM off-road team manager Timmy Weigand . Due to his full schedule of off-road racing events Oliveira and the crew only had one maybe two days of testing on the KTM300 SX before he showed up to race it. During the limited testing time Oliveira preferred the FMF exhaust combo of the iconic Gnarly pipe and Titanium 2.1 silencer. This image does not do the APEX pegs justice, they look sharper in person! There might be scratches on our camera lens from taking this picture. FMF and Hinson are team sponsors but the parts used are 100% available to the public. Notice that Oliveira was also running the OEM WP shock with modifications done by WP USA. The triple clamps are factory race team issue only and one of the items on this machine not available to the public. The stock bore and stroke was utilized along with OEM internal parts, nothing from the factory racing department, everything could be acquired at your local dealer when it comes to internal parts. For the race a Dunlop MX34 tire and Dunlop mousse was used but unlike his off-road race bike that features an 18″ rear wheel set up they used a 19″ configuration on the 300cc two-stroke. Just like on his race machine Renthal sprockets and a RK chain transfer all the horsepower to the rear wheel. It might not look out of the ordinary but the levers are CNC machined out of billet aluminum with a slightly different design than OEM just for the race team. Although it might not have all the secret parts we are used to seeing on a factory level race machines this KTM300 SX built by mechanic Bobby Dawson featured attention to detail that was second to none and just like the off-road race machines he builds for Dante Oliveira it ran flawless ! See everything that happened at this years World 2-Stroke Championship below:  The post BONANZA PLUMBING KTM300 SX PROJECT : 2-STROKE TUESDAY appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Glen Helen provided one of the more interesting rounds of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS series this season and allowed for great battles before the summer break. In the 450 Pro class, Liqui Moly Beta’s Dare Demartile collected his second victory in a row. Then, in a 250 Pro race with five different riders leading at different points, Dustyn Davis brought home a win in his Pro class debut. Slam Life Racing’s Carter Klein returned to the top with a comeback victory in Pro-Am. On Saturday, Tristun Alvarez locked up 125 Pro with Lauren Woods claiming a victory in Women’s Pro. Giacomo Redondi. Photo by Connor Moore. Team Green/Hatch Racing’s Giacomo Redondi charged out front through Talladega turn to take the early 450 Pro lead. But, a collision with SLR Honda’s Tyler Lynn in Turn 2 sent both riders sliding into the mud, forcing them to back of the pack.The Pro Section took racers to the top of the mountain before plunging them down an uncut, raw downhill. Here, riders were free to choose their line, with two steep drop-offs offering a high-risk, high-reward shortcut that could shave valuable seconds before rejoining the main track. Beta Racing’s Dare Demartile piloted his 480 RR well through this section, creating an early gap between himself and the chasing pack. SLR Honda’s Ryan Surratt kept the pressure on through the opening laps, staying close as Demartile began to build a cushion by lap four. But by the sixth lap—the halfway mark—Tyler Lynn had clawed his way back into contention, passing both Redondi and teammate Surratt to lock his sights on the leader. Tyler Lynn. Photo by Connor Moore. Lynn pushed his Honda to the limit and overtook Demartile with just a few laps remaining, briefly taking control of the race. However, Demartile wasn’t done. As the race neared its final stages, he retook the lead after a mistake by Lynn on lap twelve caused a costly 2.5-minute delay. That misstep sealed the deal for Demartile, who powered through to claim another hard-earned win and extend his points lead heading into the break. Redondi ultimately finished fourth, while Hero Racing’s Jack Mentha took a brief detour from his usual Baja racing to round out the top 5. As it stands, Demartile sits atop the championship with 119 points. Lynn follows closely behind with 116, and their teammate Surratt rounds out the top three with 98 points. Ryan Surratt. Photo by Connor Moore. In one of the season’s most thrilling Pro 250 races, the action was nonstop from the drop of the gate to the checkered flag. With lead changes nearly every lap, fans were treated to a showcase of raw speed, relentless determination, and high-stakes bar-to-bar racing. The Alvarez brothers—Tristun and Jake—came flying over the Talladega turn nearly side by side and setting the pace early as they led the pack into lap one. Jake Alvarez. Photo by Connor Moore. For points leader Mason Semmens, a poor start and early traffic forced him to dig deep and battle through the field. Colton Aeck, representing Kawasaki/Hatch Racing, was soon locked in a back-and-forth duel with Sam Pretscherer as they traded the lead early. Unfortunately, a small mistake from Pretscherer cost him the lead and shuffled him out of contention. By the end of that opening lap, Colton Aeck had muscled his way into the lead, narrowly edging out Semmens. At one point, the top four riders were separated by less than ten seconds, creating an electrifying sequence of bar-banging passes and tight racing across the rugged Glen Helen course. Jake Alvarez appeared to have a podium spot locked down as he led for multiple laps around the halfway mark. But his hopes were dashed after a mechanical issue forced him to pull off early, eventually rendering a disappointing seventh-place finish. Dustyn Davis. Photo by Connor Moore. That shakeup opened the door for the breakout performance of the day. Newly graduated Pro rider Dustyn Davis proved he belongs with the big names. Riding his GasGas with impressive composure and consistency, Davis capitalized on the chaos and took control by lap seven. Despite a hard-charging Semmens applying pressure in the final laps, Davis held firm, showcasing maturity beyond his years to earn his first Pro 250 win. Although the result breaks Semmens’ perfect season, he still maintains a healthy lead in the championship standings as the series heads into the year’s second half. Mason Semmens. Photo by Connor Moore. Sam Pretscherer. Photo by Connor Moore. In Pro-Am, Kayden Lynn came out swinging, leading the first six laps of the race. His early dominance was eventually challenged by points-leader Carter Klein, who steadily closed the gap aboard his SLR Honda and made the pass to take control. As the lead changed hands, the battle for the final podium spot also heated up. Andrew Schulz and Rylan Binford traded positions in a fierce back-and-forth duel, but Schulz ultimately secured third—his third podium finish. Saturday’s 125 Pro class was nothing short of chaotic, delivering another memorable showdown. Tristun Alvarez managed to make it two wins in a row, overcoming significant adversity—including a flat tire while his brother dealt with a seized motor—in a gritty performance. Despite the drama, it was once again the Alvarez brothers locking out the top two spots, with Daemon Woolslayer putting in an intense ride to round out the podium. In the Women’s Pro division, Lauren Woods edged Dana Raynor in the afternoon race to claim a well-earned victory in another closely contested battle. Carter Klein. Photo by Connor Moore. The post WORCS GLEN HELEN, 2025 appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

2025 Powerline Park GNCC Mudfest RAW VIDEO 1st Overall: Stu Baylor XC1 – interview 14:45 2nd Overall: Jordan Ashburn XC1 – interview 15:20 3rd Overall: Angus Riordan XC2 winner – interview 16:30 GNCC Coverage Sponsors: FXR Racing: www.fxrracing.com D.I.D. Chains: www.didchain.com The post 2025 Powerline Park GNCC Mudfest RAW VIDEO appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

THE ULTIMATE BUYERS GUIDE FOR ADVENTURE BIKES ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post 2025 ADVENTURE BIKE BUYERS GUIDE VIDEO appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

We have photos; lots and lots of photos. Dirt Bike Magazine has been around longer than any other media in our industry, and our plush, well-lit office is packed with motorcycle history. The problem is that it’s all in sleeves, books, filing cabinets and unmarked contact sheets. When I start digging for any specific photo, it’s a long-term adventure that leads me down random alleys filled with memories and history. For the July, print issue of Dirt Bike, I had a feature on Jeremy McGrath’s stint on Suzuki that sent me deep into the ’90s. I found a bunch of photos that I just had to share, whether or not they pertained to the subject at hand. Here are just a few. THE DUTCH MAICOS 1997 Maico 250RC. The story of Maico’s demise is a painful trip into the darkness of a family break-up. Generally, 1981 is considered the last year of greatness. But there were hopeful moments in the years that followed. In the February, 1997 issue, we previewed bike that we thought might signal the rebirth of Maico. The Dutch firm of Rodem B.V. purchased what was left of the company. It turned out that there were some interesting bikes in the works. For the model year of 1997, they offered a number of motocross and enduro models. The photo above is the 250RC motocross bike. There were also 320cc, 440cc and 500cc versions. The photo below is the off-road 250RE, and it was planned to be available in the same sizes. Bikes were actually imported although that number is hard to pin down. The Dutch Maico brand eventually specialized in large displacement sidecar motors, but there was very little market for those in the U.S. 1997 Maico 250RE Enduro. THE FOURTH COMING OF ATK 1997 ATK 605 ATK has a crazy history. Actually, it has about four histories, as the company switched owners, engineers and locations, morphing into a number of completely different and almost unrelated motorcycles. The company was founded in the ‘80s by Austrian engineer Horst Leitner in Laguna Beach, California. Then it was purchased by Ken Wilks and moved to City of Commerce in California. At first, ATK maintained much of the original identity, but everything changed when it was sold once again and moved to Utah under the stewardship of Frank White. In that period, the bike was redesigned by a group of Swedish engineers who would later develop the Highland motorcycle brand in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The bikes featured here were the product of the second generation in Utah and were very unconventional, to say the least. The frame for the four-stroke models was asymmetrical, with a single spar running from the left side of the steering head to the swingarm pivot. On the same side, an off-center WP shock was used without linkage. The design was light, but there were, understandably, some issues with flex. The two-strokes used a more conventional frame design. 1997 ATK 260 This chapter came to a close when the supply of Rotax engines dried up. The ATK saga continued well into the 21st century when the company acquired the Cannondale motorcycle inventory. There were also phases and partnerships with Maico and Hyosong. Mike Young on the ATK two-stroke. THE STORY BEHIND EARLY GASGAS Paul Krause testing the brand-new 1997 GasGas TT250. Back in 1997, GasGas was the most obscure company of all. They knew their way around trials bikes, but full fledged off-road bikes were another thing. In the March, 1997 issue, we got our first GasGas off-road bike complete with a GasGas-made off-road motor. Here’s what we said at the time: Gas Gas is a Spanish company built on the bones of Bultaco, Ossa and SWM. A few years ago the firm decided to get into the enduro market, but quickly discovered that its trials motor simply wouldn’t work for that purpose. It purchased some motors from TM and then built Kawasaki-ish steel perimeter frames. The first bikes were pretty rough. Also, the Italians at TM didn’t really like selling motors to Gas Gas. Why should they? They were helping a direct competitor. As a result, parts supplies and quality control on the Gas Gas/TM engines were spotty. Then Gas Gas got really serious. British enduro hero Paul Edmondson was hired to race and develop a whole new bike, motor and all. There were two results: one, the TT250 you see here; two, the ’96 Enduro World Championship. Since our last Gas Gas experience, the quality has improved dramatically. Where the old bike looked like a hodge-podge of mismatched parts, the new one is super-refined. The frame is chromed, which might look a little odd to most of us, but it’s at least a super-durable finish. The components are all good stuff and standard fare for Euro bikes: the shock is an Ohlins, the fork is a 45mm Marzocchi, the brakes are Brembos and the rims are Excels. The six-speed engine is amazingly well-finished for a first-year effort. It has a counterbalancer, the clutch cover is removable and it has a hydraulic clutch. This is something we have seen only on TMs and some trials bikes in the past. Instead of a clutch cable, there’s a small master cylinder on the left side of the handlebar and a hose leading to a slave cylinder in the engine. Very cool. The advantages are a complete elimination of cable drag and play that never changes, regardless of abuse or heat build-up. EARLY TM If you think TM motorcycles are obscure now, imagine what it was like in 1992. This is the earliest TM photo that I could dig up. We might have had some ISDE photos before that–they were the bike to have in the full-size 80cc class (which was a real thing!) Carl Cranke and Fred Cameron imported a few of the 80s on their own and rode them in U.S. competition. They might not have won anything, but they had a blast! LANCE SMAIL AND THE FOUR-STROKE EXEMPTION In the days before four-strokes took over the world, the AMA had a rule that was designed to promote four-stroke development. It was a one-time exemption to the production rule that was open to factory teams. Tom Moen was in the press department at KTM at the time and he had a passion for four-strokes. So, he used KTM’s exemption in 1997 to build a back-room factory bike out of the RFC four-stroke. It was the furthest thing imaginable from a motocross bike, but they made it work. Lance made history when he became the first four-stroke rider to qualify for a Supercross main event that year at Daytona. But, that feat was quickly overshadowed by Doug Henry at Las Vegas that year. He also used the exemption rule, but his bike really was a factory prototype. It’s unclear if Moen and his boss Rod Bush got in trouble later when the KTM factory really was developing a four-stroke for motocross and the one-time exemption was no longer available. JEREMY AND SUZUKI The Jeremy McGrath story in the June print issue of Dirt Bike is entirely from the perspective of Roger DeCoster, as written in 1997. Now, the history books all say that it was the aluminum framed 1997 Honda that made Jeremy switch camps. At the time, however, Roger had a different perspective. It’s fun to read. See you next time! –Ron Lawson The post A SALUTE TO THE WEIRD BIKES OF THE ’90s: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Sherco has revealed half of its enduro line up for 2026. Four four-strokes have been shown: the 250 SEF, 300 SEF, 450 SEF and 500 SEF. This might mean there are significant changes in store for the remaining models, all of which are two-strokes. The official press prelease follows: 2026 Sherco 500 SEF New 2026 Sherco 4-Stroke Enduro Range Sherco is pleased to announce the arrival of its brand-new 2026 4-stroke Enduro range—an evolution of our iconic models, designed to deliver enhanced performance and even more riding enjoyment. The SHERCO SEF range is made for all those who love spending time on their bike, whether it’s for a Sunday ride, tackling challenging trails, or competing in races. These bikes have proven their ability to adapt to all enduro conditions, offering every rider outstanding reliability, confidence, and performance. What’s new in the 2026 4-Stroke Enduro range: • New 2026 graphics kit • Blue plastics kit • New Galfer rear brake disc: optimized braking and weight reduction • New Nilos seal at the bottom of the steering column: reduced friction, improved sealing, and better mud protection • 300 SEF: SPES header and Akrapovic silencer Discover the 2026 4-Stroke Range For more information, contact your nearest Sherco dealer! 2026 Sherco 450 SEF 2026 Sherco 300 SEF 2026 Sherco 250 SEF DATA SHEET: 2026 SHERCO 250 SEF, 300 SEF, 450 SEF, 500 SEF Motor: 4-stroke DOHC, 4-valve SHERCO technology Displacement: 250 SEF–248,43cc 300 SEF–303,68cc 450 SEF–449,40cc 500 SEF–478,22cc Bore and stroke 250 SEF–78 x 52,20 mm 300 SEF–84 x 54,80 mm 450 SEF–95 x 63,40mm 500 SEF–98 x 63,40 mm Fuel supply: Synerject electronic injection Cooling: Liquid cooling with forced circulation Starting: Electric starter Battery: BS Battery 12V 140A Lithium Exhaust: Akrapovič exhaust system 300SEF only–SPES header and Akrapovic silencer Transmission: 6-speed transmission –gear drive primary and chain drive secondary Clutch: Hydraulic, multi-discin oilbath Ignition: 220 W Alternator Chassis: Semi-perimetric high-strength-chrome-molybdenum steel Fuel tank: 2.6 Gallon, 9,8 Liter Brakes: Brembo Front suspension: Closed cartridge KYB fork; 48 mm Ø fork legs -300 mm stroke Rear suspension: KYB shock absorber; 18 mm Ø -330 mm stroke Front wheel: 1.60 x 21’’ black anodized Excel rim, Michelin EnduroMedium tire Rear wheel: 2.15 x 18’’ black anodized Excel rim, Michelin EnduroMedium tire Wheelbase: 1480 mm – 1490 mm Ground clearance: 355 mm Saddle height: 950 mm The post SHERCO REVEALS 2026 FOUR-STROKE LINE appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

KTM 250SXF FACTORY EDITION TEST VIDEO https://youtu.be/DzlnY6DipTk The post 2025 KTM 250SXF FACTORY EDITION TEST VIDEO appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Cooper Webb took a huge step toward earning the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Championship in Pittsburgh this weekend. He led every lap of the 450 main despite intense pressure from Chase Sexton. By winning, Webb secured a 12 point lead in the standings, meaning he doesn’t have to beat Sexton in the two remaining rounds as long as he finishes close behind. In the 250 East Division, the points are tighter than ever. Leader Seth Hammaker suffered a number of near crashes on the first lap, then settled into a pace that saw him climb to fifth place, right behind rival RJ Hampshire. Tom Vialle was the winner of the day, and now he finds himself with the red plate, one point in front of Hammaker and 3 in front of Hampshire. For extended coverage of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season click here. 450 MAIN 1. Cooper Webb (HS) 2. Chase Sexton 3. Justin Cooper 4. Aaron Plessinger 5. Malcolm Stewart 6. Ken Roczen 7. Dylan Ferrandis 8. Joey Savatgy 9. Shane McElrath 10. Dean Wilson 11. Mitchell Oldenburg 12. Colt Nichols 13. Justin Hill 14. Christian Craig 15. Freddie Noren 16. Kyle Chisholm 17. Mitchell Harrison 18. Grant Harlan 19. Kevin Moranz 20. Jeremy Hand 21. Cade Clason 22. Benny Bloss  250E MAIN 1. Tom Vialle 2. Nate Thrasher (HS) 3. Maximus Vohland 4. R.J. Hampshire 5. Seth Hammaker 6. Chance Hymas 7. Cullin Park 8. Henry Miller 9. Devin Simonson 10. Bryce Shelly 11. Izaih Clark 12. Ayden Shive 13. Justin Rodbell 14. Trevor Colip 15. Austin Forkner 16. Lance Kobusch 17. Hardy Munoz 18. Jack Chambers 19. Jack Rogers 20. Vinny Luhovey 21. Matti Jorgensen 22. Luke Neese 450 HEAT ONE 1. Ken Roczen 2. Cooper Webb 3. Dylan Ferrandis 4. Dean Wilson 5. Mitchell Oldenburg (HS) 6. Justin Hill 7. Christian Craig 8. Colt Nichols 9. Kyle Chisholm 10. Freddie Noren 11. Marshal Weltin 12. Justin Starling 13. Hunter Schlosser 14. Jared Lesher 15. Kevin Moranz 16. Joan Cros 17. Zack Williams 18. Steve Roman 19. Bubba Pauli 20. Deegan Hepp 450 HEAT TWO 1. Justin Cooper 2. Aaron Plessinger (HS) 3. Chase Sexton 4. Malcolm Stewart 5. Joey Savatgy 6. Shane McElrath 7. Benny Bloss 8. Cade Clason 9. Mitchell Harrison 10. Grant Harlan 11. Anthony Rodriguez 12. Jeremy Hand 13. Tristan Lane 14. Scott Meshey 15. Logan Karnow 16. Cheyenne Harmon 17. Logan Leitzel 18. Cory Carsten 19. Austin Cozadd 20. Bobby Piazza 250E HEAT ONE 1. Seth Hammaker (HS) 2. Chance Hymas 3. Nate Thrasher 4. Tom Vialle 5. Cullin Park 6. Luke Neese 7. Trevor Colip 8. Jack Rogers 9. Matti Jorgensen 10. Justin Rodbell 11. Mark Fineis 12. Hamden Hudson 13. Jackson Gray 14. Thomas Welch 15. Collin Allen 16. Vinny Luhovey 17. Gerhard Matamoros 18. Bryce Shelly 19. Cole Bradford 20. Bryton Carroll 250E HEAT TWO 1. R.J. Hampshire (HS) 2. Maximus Vohland 3. Austin Forkner 4. Lance Kobusch 5. Devin Simonson 6. Hardy Munoz 7. Henry Miller 8. Jack Chambers 9. Izaih Clark 10. Chandler Baker 11. Ayden Shive 12. Crockett Myers 13. Gage Stine 14. Preston Taylor 15. Dayton Briggs 16. Ronnie Orres 17. Cody Groves 18. Jaxen Driskell 19. Ryder Floyd 20. Lane Shaw 450 STANDINGS 1. Cooper Webb 325 2. Chase Sexton 313 3. Ken Roczen 271 4. Justin Cooper 241 5. Malcolm Stewart 237 6. Aaron Plessinger 222 7. Justin Barcia 185 8. Justin Hill 170 9. Dylan Ferrandis 167 10. Shane McElrath 163 11. Jason Anderson 151 12. Joey Savatgy 122 13. Mitchell Oldenburg 121 14. Colt Nichols 112 -5 15. Benny Bloss 104 16. Eli Tomac 80 17. Jett Lawrence 71 18. Kyle Chisholm 64 19. Hunter Lawrence 62 20. Mitchell Harrison 60 21. Christian Craig 47 22. Jerry Robin 39 23. Kevin Moranz 33 24. Dean Wilson 30 25. Freddie Noren 27 250E STANDINGS 1. Tom Vialle 2. Seth Hammaker 3. R.J. Hampshire 4. Nate Thrasher 5. Cullin Park 6. Chance Hymas 7. Maximus Vohland 8. Henry Miller 9. Max Anstie 10. Daxton Bennick 11. Austin Forkner 12. Carson Mumford 13. Trevor Colip 14. Hardy Munoz 15. Jack Chambers 16. Lance Kobusch 17. Gage Linville 18. Levi Kitchen 19. Justin Rodbell 20. Izaih Clark 21. Devin Simonson 22. Luke Neese 23. Cameron Mcadoo 24. Mark Fineis 25. Bryce Shelly The post 2025 PITTSBURGH SUPERCROSS, RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

This week I got to ride a TM motorcycle for the first time since 2022. That’s when the previous importer Ralf Schmitt left the U.S and went back to Europe. He left parts distribution in the hands of Dave Turner at Get Dirty Dirt Bikes in Morongo, California. Other than that, there has been no real TM activity in the U.S. aside from the occasional bike that trickled down from Canada. That has changed for 2025. The EN300 Corse before you is one of the first official imports in three years and there are more to come. Cam Mitchell of 71 Powersports has officially picked up the reins and opened the flow of TM motorcycles into the U.S. and Canada. As if a “normal” TM isn’t exotic enough, the EN300 Corse is a premium model along the lines of a Factory Edition from KTM, Husqvarna or GasGas. Pete Murray on the TM EN 300. If you aren’t in the TM inner circle, here’s a little review: This is a family-owned company out of Pesaro, Italy that got its start in the karting world. Eventually they started making high-end two-stroke ISDE bikes. Motocross models followed and eventually four-strokes. TM motorcycles built a reputation for being very light, fast and expensive; virtually works bikes for the public. The Corse edition goes a step further with anodized clutch and ignition covers, a radiator fan, axle handles, upgraded brake rotors, quick-release wheel pins and so forth. The EN300 Corse has an MSRP of $12,345, whether it has fuel injection or a carburetor. The standard model is $11,195. What’s really amazing about the bike is its sophistication. Over the years, TM has matched KTM blow for blow in the technology department. First it was with Transfer Port Injection and now it’s with throttle body injection integrated with an electronic power valve. The 2025 EN 300 has an injection system developed by eMoticom with a 39mm throttle body. It’s integrated with the electronic power valve and an oil injection system. In every way, TM is at the cutting edge of two-stroke technology. And, what’s just as interesting is that the company hasn’t abandoned traditional technology. You can order the bike with a Keihin carburetor instead of fuel-injection. You can also ask for a kickstarter on the standard model–although our Corse edition test bike came with one. The TM EN 300 weighs 232 pounds without fuel. Our time with the TM 300 EN was limited and quite busy. Ty Cullins took the bike to the Two-Stroke Championship at Glen Helen knowing that it wasn’t a motocross bike and expecting it to be under-suspended and possibly under-powered. He promptly won both motos of the 25+ Intermediate class. The next day we put Carson Brown on it. He confirmed that the enduro suspension was soft and that Ty had simply ridden the wheels off it. But it certainly wasn’t underpowered, at least not for the amateur classes. The bike has excellent power right above idle and then builds smoothly to a potent midrange. The smooth, sweet nature of that power really revealed itself on tight trails over the next week. The motor is unstoppable down low and through the middle revs. To use KTM 300s as a yardstick, the TM lands right between the 300XC-W and the more aggressive KTM 300XC. As the revs build, the power tapers off. The only issue we noticed was that if you hit the rev-limiter when the engine is under a load, it can cough and glitch out. This was a common trait among the first generation of TPI two-strokes. In the case of the TM, we think it might just be fuel mixture. Dave at Get Dirty acknowledges that the bike is a little rich on top and knows all the tricks to perfect the eMoticom system. As it is, there’s very little chance that normal off-road riders (translated, not Carson Brown) will over-rev the bike that dramatically. Within its intended parameters, the EFI system is perfectly mapped. It has two maps, and most preferred the more aggressive one, even on tight trails. Carson Brown roosting the daylights out of his lovely wife Claire on the TM 300. Initially, we felt the suspension seemed stiff for the trail, but we were able to make it more comfortable with a little effort. The compression clickers on the TM-made shock are very difficult to access, but you can do it with the right tools and the rebound can be adjusted by hand. The front suspension is typical of the 48mm KYB closed cartridge fork and works well across a wide variety of situations. The great thing about the KYB fork is that if you don’t like it, there are about a million suspension shops who know how to get it right. If you would like to read more about the TM EN 300, check out the July print edition of Dirt Bike. KTM 300SX 2025 KTM 300SX two-stroke The KTM 300SX is more of a known commodity for us. We have had a brand-new one sitting in our shop for months with a big DO NOT RIDE sign on it. It was being saved for Mike Brown to ride in the Wiseco Two-Stroke Championship. It turned out that Mike couldn’t make it this year, and there was a mad dash to see who could get to the 300SX first. I got to the front of the line and took it straight to Glen Helen. I rode it, then dutifully turned it over to Carson Brown the day after the race. He was still in town and I wanted to see what he thought. As it turns out, he’s very familiar with the bike. Like many riders at his level, he still feels the carbureted version has more potential. That’s the bike he actually rode in the race, although it was well disguised as a Suzuki. “Yeah, my race bike has more hit and more top end,” he said, “But this bike is still pretty fast.” Carson’s RM/KTM hybrid had considerable engine work from Jamie Ellis at Twisted Development. Carson Brown test-riding the KTM 300SX the day after the two-stroke championship. Carson also reports that top pros of his ilk have had problems with the current generation of KTM two-strokes. They have developed a reputation for going through pistons in as little as 10 hours. The problem has apparently been addressed by KTM, as we haven’t heard of any 2025 models suffering that fate. When I rode the same bike as Carson, I had a completely different experience. In its most aggressive map (green) it’s a bit too much. It hits hard and four-strokes have apparently made me soft. For most tracks, I prefer the mellower map. It’s interesting that there’s a very big difference between the two maps. The KTM four-strokes aren’t like that at all–sometimes you have a hard time telling the difference. In the softer map, the 300SX bike might even be too mellow. It has an off-road type of power delivery. We are still collecting info on this bike and it, too, will be featured in the July print edition of Dirt Bike. REMEMBER AMMEX? Going through the Dirt Bike archives is hazardous. I can lose hours, days and weeks just looking at old photos. No excuses, I love old bikes! Here’s one that’s especially cool. This is an Ammex, probably around a 1979 model. I shot it at the Don Jones ranch about 30 years ago. When Gary Jones broke his leg at the 1975 Daytona Supercross, it took him over a year to recover. He lost his factory ride and had to find a job. He and his dad Don invested in the Islo factory in Mexico and started building their own dirt bikes. They were making progress until the value of the Peso dropped overnight and they lost everything. They sold a few thousand Ammex motocross bikes and some are still out there. SCAN ID 365 I got to see Kurt Flachbart from Trailrider Magazine last weekend at the Nevada 200 trail Ride. Kurt is a true motorcycle nut and owns dozens of vintage bikes–that he actually rides! He filled me in on a system that every trail rider should participate in. It’s called Scan ID 365 and it might save your life. Here’s the info he sent me: It’s a simple, rider-friendly safety tool built for moments when seconds count. You get a Safety ID and a pack of QR-code stickers. Stick them on your helmet, chest protector, bike, hydration pack—wherever EMS will see them. Create your emergency profile online with only the info you want to share: allergies, conditions, contacts, special notes. EMS scans the code and goes to a website and enters your unique Safety ID.  They get what they need to make decisions. From within the app, they can even call your loved ones and discuss the immediate situation. You get the best possible shot. That’s what we strive for: giving you a way to speak when you can’t. Giving you a possibly better outcome because you’re prepared. Most of us don’t ride with a clipboard full of our medical history. Even our closest riding buddies don’t have our spouse’s number memorized. That’s all for now! –Ron Lawson The post AT LAST! RIDING THE 2025 TM EN300 TWO-STROKE: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Press Release: SHENZHEN, China, — CHIGEE, the smart riding tech pioneer, has officially launched the AIO-6 Smart Riding System on Kickstarter. Built for today’s motorcyclists, AIO-6 delivers a fully customizable solution with a 6-inch ultra-bright display, quick-release mounting options, built-in 4G connectivity, Insta360 Ace Pro 2 control, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—offering a safer, smarter, and more connected ride. Key Features of the AIO-6: 6-Inch Ultra-Bright Display: The 2300-nit screen delivers double the brightness of its predecessor, with auto-adjusting light sensors and a glove-friendly UI. With wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, riders can access maps, music, calls, and messages right on the display. Quick-Release Mounting Options: Choose from CG Quick-Release, BMW Quick-Release, Crossbar, or Handlebar Mounts. Riders have the freedom to install it their way. Built-in 4G Connectivity: The LTE version enables live tracking, crash alerts with SOS, and geofencing via the CHIGEE GO app. The standard MAX version includes all features except 4G. Optional Front and Rear Dashcams: Add 1080P cameras to record stabilized video with GPS data overlays such as speed and braking. Integrated TPMS and OBD display real-time tire and engine stats. During playback, riders can review behavior and improve safety. Blind Spot Detection (BSD): The AI-powered BSD system monitors rear blind zones and alerts riders to vehicles nearby with visual and audio warnings. Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Integration: Once paired, riders can preview footage, start/stop recording, and take snapshots directly from the AIO-6 screen—no more blind filming or reaching for the camera. IPX9K Durability: Designed for extreme environments, AIO-6 resists high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and is certified to IPX9K standards. “Every feature in the AIO-6 is designed around real-world rider needs,” a CHIGEE spokesperson stated. “We reimagined what a motorcycle smart system should be, based on how riders actually ride, park, and live with their bikes.” Early Kickstarter backers receive exclusive discounts with a lowest-price guarantee. Shipping follows order sequence. After the campaign, the AIO-6 returns to full retail price. Launch Date: April 5, 2025 Kickstarter Campaign Page For more details and updates, please visit chigee.com or follow CHIGEE on Facebook and Instagram. About CHIGEE Founded in 2020, CHIGEE is a pioneer in smart motorcycle technology. Its name, inspired by the Chinese phrase for “riding technology,” reflects a mission to enhance safety, connectivity, and control through innovation. The post Press Release: CHIGEE Launches AIO-6 Customizable 6-Inch Smart Display with 4G and Insta360 Integration appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

DIRT BIKE VLOG 31 https://youtu.be/MX8PECDmk3c The post OLD TWO STROKES AND NEW FOUR STROKES – VLOG 31 appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Last weekend had the best riding of the year. Pete Murray, Gary Jones and I crammed ourselves into Pete’s pick up and made the drive to Caliente, Nevada for the 41st Motion Pro Nevada 200 Trail Ride. The only tragedy of this is that of the 41 times that Scot Harden has put this on, I’ve only attended twice. It’s three days of riding in a part of Nevada that has some of the best single track in the state. The Motion Pro Nevada 200 is now in its 41st year. This event was originally the product of a collaboration between Casey Folks and Scot. Casey has been gone since 2017, and now the event is under the umbrella of Harden Off-Road. But, Casey is still very much a part of the weekend. The attitude and vibe that permeates the weekend is all about irreverence, camaraderie and comedy. The riding is certainly good, but it’s secondary to the mischief that takes place when you get a large group of desert scoundrels together in one place. No one is safe. Skyler Howes wheelies through the water. I just get wet. For me, the weekend provided a great opportunity to test two bikes that will be in the July, 2025 print edition of Dirt Bike. Pete Murray was on a GasGas EX300 two-stroke and I was on a GasGas EC450F four-stroke. I really didn’t know which bike would be best. The event might have the words “trail ride” right in the title, but it eventually degenerates into a trail race. Here’s the routine: at the start of each day and after each stop, the riders queue up behind Scot and Rodney Smith–who’s one of Scot’s main lieutenants for the ride. We’re all instructed to wait four minutes or so before leaving in groups of two, allowing dust to clear between each row. Skyler Howes, Lendon Smith, Pete, Gary and I were in front and riders generally followed instructions–until they didn’t. Eventually the old bastards all had racing flashbacks and it was game on. By the second day, I learned it was best to fade back until I found a peaceful place in the pack. Pete did his best to stay up front. Pete Murray on the GasGas EX300. The bike selection turned out to be perfect. The EC450F is a true trail bike and is more or less the flagship of the GasGas off-road line. The EX450F cross-country racer is no longer offered. That bike was too closely related to the MC450F motocross bike, whereas the EC450 is more akin to the ES500 dual-sport bike. The EC has quite a bit more power than the dual-sport as well as stiffer suspension. Power is a good thing when you have to fend off 160 grumpy old men who all seem to remember something rude I did in the 1985 Barstow to Vegas. The suspension was perfect. The coil spring version of the WP Xact fork is the best product that WP has ever offered on a production bike. I definitely didn’t want suspension that was any stiffer. Most of the ride is in sand washes, but it has rocks, too. Lots of rocks. A big, mellow four-stroke with softish suspension is great for that. You more or less put the throttle in one position and allow the bike to go at its own pace. It never once stalled. Gary Jones rode a Honda CRF250RX. I rode a GasGas EC450F. Pete was happy with his assignment, too. There are three 300 two-strokes in the GasGas line-up: a motocrosser (the MC300), a trail bike (the EC300) and a cross-country racer (the EX300). The EX300 is essentially the same bike as the MC300 motocross bike, but with a six-speed gearbox, softer suspension (actually the same fork as the one I had) and a few off-road items like a big tank, a kickstand and an 18-inch rear wheel. The other 300 is the EC300, which has a headlight, softer suspension still and a much milder power delivery. The EX300 and EC300 have completely different cylinders. Pete’s mission was to ride with Skyler Howes and keep Rodney Smith in sight, and the EX was perfect for that. Pete stayed near the front, but by the end of day two, I was cooked. It turns out that I’m not young. Who knew? I still had plenty of guys to ride with. The main goal was to get in at the end of the day and not provide Scot Harden with any material for his dubious post-ride award presentations. He is an excellent master of ceremonies at the start and finish of each day. After the ride, Skyler Howes and Gary Jones joined Scot in front of the crowds. It was story time from two legends of the dirt bike world. This is one of the most well-organized off-road events there is. From the warm towels at the lunch break to the markings and the location, everything is top shelf. Harden Off Road includes Jack Johnson, Kristi Harden and Rodney Smith as the primary members of the staff. Miguel Santana is the staff photographer. The next event for them will be the Yankee Fork Rendezvous Trail Ride, September 5th – 7th in Challis, ID. You can check out Harden Off-Road here. The staff of Harden Off-Road does an excellent job. –Ron Lawson The post TESTING BIKES AND TELLING LIES AT THE NEVADA 200: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи