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Honda revealed that Jett Lawrence was injured more than thought at the Glendale Supercross Triple crown. An MRI showed a torn ACL, which is generally a requires a long, slow recovery. The official press release follows: Jett Lawrence to Undergo Surgery to Repair Torn ACL Reigning AMA Supercross Champion injured right knee at Glendale Supercross Recovery prognosis is still unknown TORRANCE, Calif. (February 3, 2025) – Following an injury incurred during Saturday’s Glendale, Arizona, round of AMA Supercross, Honda HRC Progressive rider Jett Lawrence was diagnosed today with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, and he will undergo surgery tomorrow. Early in the third race at the Glendale Triple Crown, Lawrence dabbed his right foot in a corner to maintain his balance, and immediate pulled off the track in pain. An initial visit to the Alpinestars Mobile Medical unit didn’t reveal any serious injury, but an MRI scan today revealed that Lawrence had suffered a torn ACL, as well as a small tear to his meniscus. He is scheduled to undergo an operation tomorrow morning in Orange County, California. Having been credited with an eighth-overall result in Glendale, Lawrence currently now sits fifth in the AMA Supercross 450 title chase, but this setback will effectively end his chance of a successful title defense. His recovery prognosis isn’t yet known. “I found out today that I tore my ACL and am having surgery tomorrow to repair it,” Jett said. “I’m not exactly sure when I’ll be able to return, but rehabbing will be my new fulltime job, so I hope to see you guys as soon as possible! I’m super-bummed to let the fans down, and I can’t wait to get back out there.” “We’re all absolutely gutted for Jett, as we had high hopes for him winning another Supercross title this season,” added Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing and Advertising at American Honda. “After some misfortune at round 1, his speed has been very impressive, as he scored a main-event win at round 3 and sat in first overall after the first two races at the Glendale Triple Crown. Injuries are a part of racing though, and everyone at Honda is pulling for Jett to have a successful surgery and a good recovery. We know this is just a speedbump and that Jett will be back as strong as ever. In the meantime, we look forward to continuing to provide our full support to our active riders.” Honda HRC Progressive is back in action this weekend at the Tampa, Florida, AMA Supercross round, with Hunter Lawrence campaigning the 450SX division. The event marks the opening round of the 250SX East series; Chance Hymas will make a late decision on whether to participate, as he continues to recover from his own ACL surgery. The post JETT LAWRENCE OUT FOR REMAINDER OF SUPERCROSS SEASON appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

BIG PLANS FOR AIROH HELMETS IN AMERICA Airoh has been apart of 150 world titles with Tony Cairoli at the handlebars. They want to make it 160 and have huge plans to sign some new faces to the brand. Right now they have Jason Anderson and Tom Vialle. They also announced that they will be bringing the helmets into the United States for sale. You will soon be able to go to your local dealer and check out these helmets and possibly purchase one. We can’t wait to see how the partnership between SEVEN and AIROH unfolds as they get into the American market more. Here is a video we shot while touring their helmet intro. ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post AIROH HELMETS ARE COMING TO THE USA! appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

HUGE SPONSOR SPLASH AT SUPERCROSS BY FCP! Mark Tilley talks to Kris Palm and the crew at Factory Chassis Parts before Anaheim 2 Supercross. They talk about a team take over for the weekend and some of the ultra trick parts that these Supercross Pros are using on their motorcycles. FCP offers a unique way to customize the feel of your motorcycle and get that extra edge over your competition on the track. If you haven’t checked them out yet…head over to their website! ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post FCP GOES BIG AT SUPERCROSS! appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

TWO STROKE TOY CHEST Carson Brown came out to play with the Dirt Bike Magazine crew at Glen Helen Raceway. He brought his Suzuki RM85 and his Kawasaki KX125 that he used in the ERA RED BULL videos. We even let him race Jared Hicks on our 2025 Kawasaki KX450SR for fun. This is a behind the scenes video of the Dirt Bike Magazine crew while they shoot some bikes for print, video, and social. We will have a more polished video series on each bike coming soon. Thanks for hanging with us and get out and ride! ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post CARSON BROWN’S TWO STROKE TOY CHEST appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

2002 YAMAHA YZ250 COMPLETE REBUILD MXREVIVAL is back with another beautiful build! Charles built this 2002 Yamaha YZ250 for a customer on a budget. All in all the cost is around $20,000! That sounds like a lot of money but when you hear what was done to the bike you’ll see where it added up. We love the purple throwback theme of this motorcycle and it absolutely screams Damon Bradshaw! There isn’t any riding since this is a customer build but we wanted to share with you this beautiful bike before it heads to its new owner. What did you guys think? What would you change? Drop a comment on our youtube! ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post 2002 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO STROKE OVERHAUL! appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan were the preseason favorites in the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season, but it took three round for them to live up to the hype. At Anaheim two, both won their respective main events, but it wasn’t easy for either of them. Jett had to track down early leader Jason Anderson and withstand charges from Ken Roczen and Chase Sexton. Eli Tomac once again had to cut through the pack after a poor start to finish 7th. In the 250 class, Deegan had to pass Julien Beaumer to take his place in front. Cole Davies earned third after Jordon Smith went down, making it an all-teenage podium in the 250 class. ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE 450 MAIN EVENT 1. Jett Lawrence 2. Ken Roczen 3. Jason Anderson 4. Chase Sexton 5. Hunter Lawrence 6. Justin Cooper (HS) 7. Eli Tomac 8. Cooper Webb 9. Malcolm Stewart 10. Justin Barcia 11. Joey Savatgy 12. Benny Bloss 13. Mitchell Oldenburg 14. Colt Nichols 15. Justin Hill 16. Dylan Ferrandis 17. Shane McElrath 18. Jerry Robin 19. Cade Clason 20. Kevin Moranz 21. Freddie Noren 22. Aaron Plessinger 250W MAIN EVENT 1. Haiden Deegan (HS) 2. Julien Beaumer 3. Cole Davies 4. Jordon Smith 5. Coty Schock 6. Jo Shimoda 7. Michael Mosiman 8. Drew Adams 9. Anthony Bourdon 10. Hunter Yoder 11. Lux Turner 12. Parker Ross 13. Jett Reynolds 14. Tj Albright 15. Gavin Towers 16. Dominique Thury 17. Enzo Lopes 18. Dylan Walsh 19. Joshua Varize 20. Collin Jurin 21. Preston Masciangelo 22. Max Sanford 450 HEAT 1 1. Eli Tomac (HS) 2. Cooper Webb 3. Hunter Lawrence 4. Aaron Plessinger 5. Malcolm Stewart 6. Mitchell Oldenburg 7. Jerry Robin 8. Shane McElrath 9. Freddie Noren 10. Justin Cooper 11. Benny Bloss 12. Marshal Weltin 13. Grant Harlan 14. Tristan Lane 15. Logan Karnow 16. Mitchell Harrison 17. Colby Copp 18. Chris Howell 19. Joey Desimone Jr 20. Scott Meshey 450 HEAT 2 1. Jason Anderson (HS) 2. Jett Lawrence 3. Chase Sexton 4. Ken Roczen 5. Dylan Ferrandis 6. Justin Barcia 7. Justin Hill 8. Joey Savatgy 9. Cade Clason 10. Colt Nichols 11. Anthony Rodriguez 12. Kevin Moranz 13. Justin Starling 14. Hunter Schlosser 15. Justin Rodbell 16. Brandon Ray 17. Bubba Pauli 18. Alex Nagy 19. Bobby Piazza 20. Kyle Chisholm 250W HEAT 1 1. Coty Schock (HS) 2. Cole Davies 3. Jordon Smith 4. Jo Shimoda 5. Drew Adams 6. Lux Turner 7. Dylan Walsh 8. Dominique Thury 9. Max Sanford 10. Preston Masciangelo 11. Gavin Towers 12. Dylan Cunha 13. Billy Laninovich 14. Scotty Wennerstrom 15. Josh Greco 16. Kile Epperson 17. Derek Kelley 18. Stav Orland 19. Joshua Varize 20. Nico Koch 250W HEAT 2 1. Haiden Deegan 2. Michael Mosiman 3. Enzo Lopes 4. Hunter Yoder 5. Julien Beaumer (HS) * 6. Parker Ross 7. Anthony Bourdon 8. Jett Reynolds 9. Tj Albright 10. Max Miller 11. Blake Davies 12. Kyle Wise 13. Slade Varola 14. Collin Jurin 15. Julien Benek 16. Brock Bennett 17. Kai Aiello 18. Cole Thompson 19. Brad West 20. Reven Gordon Penalized two positions for jumping on red cross flag The post 2025 ANAHEIM 2 RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

This week we were visited by a ghost from the past. Honda delivered an XR650L dual-sport bike. It’s actually no ghost at all–it’s a 2025 model, but it very much seems like an apparition from another time. We asked for the test bike because it has the distinction of having the longest run of any Honda in the current line. It was first introduced in 1993 and carried a price of $4399. Now the 2025 model is $6999. In real money, it’s actually gone down in price. In 1993, you could buy a house in Southern California for $200,000. Now it’s $900,000. The 2025 Honda XR650L sells for $6999. It’s the exact same bike, too. Same carburetor, same motor, same frame. Okay, it’s a different color and there were reportedly some minor changes in 1994. Interesting fact: It’s still made in Japan. Most other bikes in this price range have been relocated to Southeast Asia. That’s what happened to the Kawasaki KLR650, and that’s how it carries an MSRP of $6899. That’s also where the Honda CRF300R and the XR150 are made. Honda hasn’t altered the XR’s tooling in 32 years, and that apparently saves a lot of money. Pete Murray on the Honda XR650L. In 1993 we were so impressed by this bike that we decided to race it in the Baja 1000 with nothing more than a steering damper and an IMS fuel tank. For the night portion, we used a big halogen light but didn’t need to modify the ignition at all. It was doing great, but one big weakness was eventually revealed. The electrical box that held the battery, fuses and about 10 pounds of wiring broke away from its mounts behind the left rear number plate at mile 320. Without all that stuff, the bike would not run. That was a lesson for us. We then accepted the bike for what it was: a great dual-sport bike–not a racer. It was actually the best dual-sport bike in the world for the next 7 years. Then it was superseded by the Suzuki DR-Z400. It wasn’t until around 2007 that KTM, Husqvarna and Beta all got serious about dual-sport bikes and the Honda was truly left behind. The famous “Octopus” is an air pump for emissions. Several companies make eliminator kits, but it has no affect on performance. A bigger fuel tank is essential. So what’s the Honda XR650L like in 2025? At first, it’s super weird. The riding position is nothing like a modern bike. The seat height is tall and the saddle is wide. The steel handlebar is low and the footpegs are high. The seat itself is super deep and cushy. In front it climbs up rapidly over the tank–very much in the style of the ‘90s. Me, riding the 1993 Honda XR650L in the Baja 1000. Today’s XR is unchanged. I got used to all that stuff in about a minute. I have about a zillion hours on bikes just like this, and all that muscle memory is still there, just below the surface. Riding the bike is great. It has a ton of torque, and the power delivery is super smooth. It isn’t real fast. Even among the other old-school Japanese 650s like the Kawasaki and the Suzuki, the Honda was never the strongest. It was, however, far and away the best handling. It still handles well, even compared to modern bikes. It’s very stable and the suspension is downright awesome. The XR is a plush, comfortable ride. There’s probably a bunch of reasons for this. Part is probably due to the fact that the bike is 320 pounds dry. It has a Cadillac effect, with a huge difference between sprung weight and unsprung weight. Another is the modern trend toward more rigid frames. The Honda’s steel frame looks downright spindly. So does the fork. If you remember, there was a huge controversy in the ‘90s as motocross bikes switched to upside down forks. Off-road riders still preferred the older design because the flex offered more comfort. That’s still true today, and the fork on the XR represents the most advanced example of a conventional fork. Stranded in Baja … Some aspects of the bike are so alien that it’s hard to imagine that’s really the way things were in 1993. The carburetor seems archaic. There’s a little choke lever on the left side and you have to use it until the motor warms up. That takes forever. The footpegs are about an inch wide and you can feel them right through your boots. There are also passenger footpegs. I kinda like that. Needless to say, the dual-sport tires are mostly street oriented. Replace. In the big picture, though, the most significant factor that limits the XR650 is its weight. It’s a big, heavy motorcycle, just like it was in 1993. That affects everything. It’s hard to manhandle, it takes time and distance to slow down and it’s even hard to load in the truck. A modern, state of the art dual-sport bike is legitimately 80 pounds lighter. Is that worth paying twice as much? Like always, it depends on where you ride and who you ride with. For the full test of the Honda XR650L, check out the April, 2025 print edition of Dirt Bike. –Ron Lawson The post RIDING THE 2025 HONDA XR650L: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Cody Webb finally spills the beans on his new bike! Dirt Bike Magazine gets an exclusive on his new bike, the parts he is using, his sponsor list, and his plans heading into the 2025 season. Cody has been working hard all the way up to the King of the Motos race this weekend. Webb also explains why the 250 two stroke is very competitive against 300s. We are excited to his new venture take off and how he can perform on a Yamaha.  The post CODY WEBB 2025 YAMAHA RACE BIKE REVEAL : ELECTRIC START YZ250X ! appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

ROUND 1 NGPC DELANO RECAP The 2025 Delano NGPC kicked off at Delano in Central California. It was a great day of racing with Olivera taking a win, Colton Aeck grabbing a win, and a ton of battles between the way. Check out our RECAP video here from NGPC. ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post ROUND 1 NGPC DELANO RECAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

In 1986 Moose Offroad was created by a group of riders that wanted to improve their off-road experiences. What started with a few trail tools soon expanded into a massive offering of two- and four-wheel hard parts. This eventually evolved into Moose Racing and Moose Utility Division. Since then, Moose has become a global giant providing both rider and machine with the largest selection of off-road products on the market. The entire line from our performance apparel to our reliable hard parts are built around the original idea of “function over fashion”. Because of this, we are going back to our roots with a reintroduction of Moose Offroad. One brand for everything two and four-wheel. On the gas since 1986.  The post MOOSE OFFROAD IS BACK : THE MOOSE IS LOOSE appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Eli Tomac made a statement at round two of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season. He won both his heat and the 450 main event, passing some of the best riders on earth to do it. The main event saw Cooper Webb and Ken Roczen out in front after passing Vince Friese, while Eli Tomac and Jett Lawrence were locked in battle just inside the top 10. Chase Sexton went down on the first lap and had to spend the entire race cutting through the field, just as Eli Tomac did last week. Both Eli and Jett passed Webb for the lead at the same point of the race, and then gradually pulled away. Jett made a few challenges, but could never make a serious attempt at taking the lead. They were never much more than one second apart. Webb held on for third ahead of Roczen while Sexton managed to catch up to sixth. ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE 450 MAIN EVENT 1 . Eli Tomac 2 . Jett Lawrence 3 . Cooper Webb 4 . Ken Roczen 5 . Hunter Lawrence 6 . Chase Sexton 7 . Malcolm Stewart 8 . Justin Barcia 9 . Dylan Ferrandis 10 . Joey Savatgy 11 . Justin Cooper 12 . Jorge Prado 13 . Jason Anderson 14 . Justin Hill 15 . Vince Friese (HS) 16 . Benny Bloss 17 . Shane McElrath 18 . Colt Nichols 19 . Mitchell Oldenburg 20 . Kyle Chisholm 21 . Kevin Moranz 22 . Aaron Plessinger 17-year-old New Zealand import Cole Davies (100) had a spectacular night. Photo by David Dewhurst 250 MAIN EVENT 1 . Julien Beaumer 2 . Jordon Smith (HS) 3 . Haiden Deegan 4 . Cole Davies 5 . Ryder Difrancesco 6 . Coty Schock 7 . Jo Shimoda 8 . Garrett Marchbanks 9 . Michael Mosiman 10 . Hunter Yoder 11 . Anthony Bourdon 12 . Cole Thompson 13 . Jett Reynolds 14 . Brad West 15 . Parker Ross 16 . Tj Albright 17 . Nico Koch 18 . Gavin Towers 19 . Dylan Walsh 20 . Joshua Varize 21 . Ty Masterpool 22 . Lux Turner Jett Lawrence had a much better weekend than he did at A1. But so did Eli Tomac. Photo by David Dewhurst 450 HEAT 1 1. Jett Lawrence (HS) 2. Cooper Webb 3. Jason Anderson 4. Dylan Ferrandis 5. Malcolm Stewart 6. Aaron Plessinger 7. Justin Hill 8. Mitchell Oldenburg 9. Colt Nichols 10. Grant Harlan 11. Freddie Noren 12. Austin Politelli 13. Tristan Lane 14. Kevin Moranz 15. Kyle Chisholm 16. Scott Meshey 17. Justin Rodbell 18. Gared Steinke 19. Hunter Schlosser 20. Bobby Piazza Eli Tomac doesn’t look like he’s ready to retire. Photo by David Dewhurst 450 HEAT 2 1. Eli Tomac (HS) 2. Chase Sexton 3. Ken Roczen 4. Justin Barcia 5. Joey Savatgy 6. Hunter Lawrence 7. Justin Cooper 8. Vince Friese 9. Shane McElrath 10. Jorge Prado 11. Jerry Robin 12. Cade Clason 13. Marshal Weltin 14. Justin Starling 15. Brandon Ray 16. Logan Karnow 17. Benny Bloss 18. Alex Nagy 19. Anthony Rodriguez 20. Mitchell Harrison Garrett Marchbanks won 250 Heat 1. Photo by David Dewhurst 250 HEAT 1 1. Garrett Marchbanks 2. Jordon Smith 3. Julien Beaumer 4. Ty Masterpool 5. Jett Reynolds (HS) 6. Cole Thompson 7. Jo Shimoda 8. Hunter Yoder 9. Parker Ross 10. Brad West 11. Max Miller 12. Joshua Varize 13. Preston Masciangelo 14. Dominique Thury 15. Reven Gordon 16. Slade Varola 17. Nico Koch 18. Stav Orland 19. Blake Davies 20. Billy Laninovich 250 HEAT 2 1. Cole Davies 2. Michael Mosiman (HS) 3. Haiden Deegan 4. Ryder Difrancesco 5. Lux Turner 6. Anthony Bourdon 7. Coty Schock 8. Gavin Towers 9. Tj Albright 10. Avery Long 11. Dylan Walsh 12. Collin Jurin 13. Cheyenne Harmon 14. Max Sanford 15. Ludovic MacLer 16. Mason Kerr 17. Talon Hawkins 18. Anthony Castaneda 19. Brock Bennett 20. Kyle Wise The post 2025 SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS RESULTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Last week I got together with around 1000 close friends to say goodbye to Malcolm Smith. His family put together a wonderful tribute at Malcolm Smith Motorsports, the motorcycle shop that Malcolm founded in Riverside California. In an incredible effort, they cleared the entire showroom of motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides and brought in seating and a huge projection screen that allowed some of Malcolm’s closest friends to speak. The event spilled out into the parking lot and dominated most of the block. Malcolm touched the lives of thousands in one way or another. He inspired a lot of us in “On Any Sunday.” For others, he provided education and an escape from poverty through the Malcolm Smith Motorsports Foundation. Scot Harden Mark Mitchell and Adrian Cotton started things up, then Joel Smith, Malcolm’s oldest son, gave some opening remarks. Then Bud Feldcamp, Troy Lee, Don Mackey, Mucho Bill Wheeler, Frank Esposito, Ray Mungenast, Scot Harden, Mitch Boehm, Roger DeCoster and finally Alexander Smith all spoke. Bud Feldcamp All of them had great Malcolm stories to tell. One of the most entertaining was Bud Feldcamp, who was co-driver when he and Malcolm won the Baja 1000 and 500. He told of a race where Malcolm broke down near the finish in a VW-powered buggy and actually talked a spectator into giving up the motor from his Baja Bug and installed it on the trail. The throttle linkage apparently didn’t work, so Malcolm had to drive it wide open all the way in, turning the ignition switch on and off to manage speed. He won. Bud and Malcolm’s race car I have Malcolm stories of my own, of course, collected over the last 40 years or so. Most are very hard to put into words. I attempted to convey what he meant to me in the February, 2025 column in Dirt Bike. Here it is, with apologies to Frank Capra. Cycle World’s 1973 spread SADDLE A life without Malcolm It was about 1 a.m. when I staggered into Martini’s bar. I didn’t have any money, but if Nick was in a good mood, he might let me stay a while. There had been times when he kicked me out before I could even sit down, but this time he just sighed and shook his head. “You really need to get your life together,” he said. “What would your parole officer say if he knew you were here?” “I’m good, really,” I said. “I don’t even want a drink. I just want someone to talk to.” Nick looked skeptical. Business was slow and he was bored, so he just started wiping the counter. “You had that dream again, didn’t you?” he asked shortly. “I can always tell. You get all melancholy and act like you want to change.” He knew me well. “It was more vivid than ever,” I said. “My life was great! I had a house, a family and this great job. I was a well-respected journalist.” “What was it, some kind of motorcycle publication or something?” “Yeah, just like before,” I said, straining to retrieve the details. “It was just amazing. I had all these dirt bikes in my garage. The manufacturers would just give them to me to ride and test. And, Nick, I got to see the world. I would travel to exotic places, ride expensive motorcycles, visit factories like some kind of VIP.” “It’s like you’re someone else completely, huh?” “No, that’s just it,” I said, slowly standing up.” It’s me in this dream—me! But, with a different backstory. The big difference is that I was inspired early in my life, and that changed everything. You could trace it all back to one character that’s always in the dream.” “Malcolm, right?” “Yeah, Malcolm,” I said. “Sometimes I dream about when I was a kid and I saw him in a movie. He wasn’t a star or anything. Just the opposite. He was a real guy, friendly and accessible to everyone. But, he got to do all those things, like ride motorcycles in exotic places. In my dream, I wanted to be just like him. “In other dreams I’m all grown up and I get to go riding with this Malcolm guy. At one point, we’re both riding in the Peruvian Andes, high above the Amazon rainforest.” Nick let a chuckle slip out. “The Peruvian Andes, huh?” “Yeah. Malcolm and I are in this wild 10-day motorcycle race, and even though he’s almost 20 years my senior, he’s blowing my doors off. But, instead of rubbing it in, he’s giving me advice, like how to save my brakes, conserve energy, and stuff like that. “Then he appears in other parts of my life. At one point, we’re in Mexico riding a section of the Baja peninsula that he and his buddy Jimmy had only surveyed from the air. We were the first to actually go there on motorcycles. That was one very interesting thing about this character. His life was filled with one adventure after another, but that didn’t seem to matter to him. What he really enjoyed was sharing those adventures with other people. In my dreams, I got to be one of those riders, time after time.” Nick just smiled. “So, the real difference in this alternate universe boils down to just one man? You think that if this one guy actually existed, he could have had such a profound influence in your life that your current ‘situation’ could have been avoided?” “Yeah, that might be kinda far-fetched,” I said, sitting back down. Then Nick opened his mouth wide and emitted a noise that sounded exactly like the alarm on my phone. I jumped out of bed. It was a dream within a dream? Really? What kind of crazy nonsense is this? Real life, it turns out, is alternate universe number three. My life is wonderful just like the one I told Nick about. I got to do all those things, including those experiences with Malcolm Smith. In this reality, though, Malcolm had just passed away after a long illness. I really don’t know how things would have played out in a world where he wasn’t there to inspire me and provide an example of how to behave. I’m just glad he was. Jim Perry, Mitch Hawkins, Randy Hawkins Paul Thede, Bob Weber, Davey Coombs, Don Emde. Malcolm and Joyce at the Incas Rally in 1988. Photo by Chris Wimpy. –Ron Lawson The post MALCOLM SMITH CELEBRATION OF LIFE: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

The 47th edition of the Dakar came to a close in Shubaytah today with 175 vehicles arriving at the finish. There were 77 bikes, including 67 in Rally 2 that covered the entire 7,453 km of the route. A total of 52 vehicles used their jokers (readmittance is allowed for non world championship classes), while 108 were forced into premature exits from the rally (32.24%). The bike race witnessed a return to the top step of the podium for KTM, which enjoyed its 20th triumph on the race thanks to Daniel Sanders who became the second Australian winner on the Dakar after having dominated the race from start to finish, as Marc Coma did in 2009.The final stage was a dash with rider starting in rows of 15. The elite Rally GP class started behind and it was once again Rally 2 rider Michael Docherty who took the stage win. America’s defending champion Ricky Brabec came into this year’s edition less prepared than usual after suffering a knee injury at the Rallye du Maroc in October. He was philosophical at the end: “I’m happy to be at the finish line, this is my tenth Dakar and it means a lot to me. When I started this career I didn’t know I would have done what I’ve achieved so it’s cool. I’ve won twice, got on the podium in second place position and I was hoping to get back on it at some point but I wasn’t able to make a breakthrough and the other guys were riding really well so hats off to them. Now we got beat, we got our ass kicked so now we’re going to be hungrier for the next year when we’ll be ready to fight, so we’ll see what happens next time. It’s really hard winning back to back which has been impossible for the last ten years. I really wanted to do it, you know sinking is not an option and I never give up. So I think we’re going to keep going until we can win again.” Skyler Howes: “So there’s obviously work to be done, I wanted to finish on the top step of the podium so sixth place just means that I need to beat five other people. We’ve got work to do this year so we’re going to get straight back to it, there’s no rest days and we’ll come back swinging again next year.” Jacob Argubright posted this when it was all over: “Sorry for not posting anything. I finally some WiFi out here in the empty quarter! The last 3 stages were full of effort and more mechanical issues. Just wanted to update everyone that I am healthy and finished P22 in the general. Definitely underwhelming for what I wanted but I’m happy and grateful to have finished. I’ll post more about my last 3 stages but for now just going to enjoy the last day in bivi before I head home.” For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE 12 (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM 00H 54′ 11” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 00′ 03” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 00′ 44” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 00′ 57” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 00′ 59” (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 01′ 07” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 01′ 07” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 02′ 07” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 02′ 08” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 02′ 22” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 02′ 22” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 02′ 23” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 02′ 27” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 02′ 28” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 00H 02′ 29” OVERALL (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 53H 08′ 52” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 08′ 50” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 14′ 46” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 22′ 16” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 29′ 50” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 42′ 44” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 58′ 20” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 40′ 29” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 02H 13′ 54” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 02H 14′ 38” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 50′ 50” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 03H 03′ 02” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 25′ 37” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 41′ 10” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 03H 43′ 33” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 03H 54′ 02” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠRO T+ 04H 02′ 23” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 04H 16′ 48” (AUS) TOBY HEDERICS BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 04H 46′ 58” (ROU) EMANUEL GYENES AUTONET MOTORCYCLE TEAM + 05H 16′ 50” (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 05H 19′ 55” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 05H 42′ 56” The post DANIEL SANDERS WINS 2025 DAKAR RALLY appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

The 2025 Dakar Rally will end tomorrow, and it looks to be the first time in years that a single competitor has led from start to finish. Daniel Sanders won the Prologue and has led the overall standings since then. The events of stage 11 today played into his hands even more. The start was delayed while waiting for the skies to clear, so the promoters decided to shorten the stage. The finishing line came after 152 kilometers instead of 308, as initially planned. That meant there was less chance of the status quo being upset in the unpredictable dunes of the Empty Quarter. Honda’s Tosh Schareina took the stage win. While his American teammates, Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes had mixed results, finishing fourth and tenth, respectively. Neither moved up or down in the overall standings. Jacob Argubright also remained in 22nd overall, although he lost over 30 minutes today after starting very well. Jacob Arguebright was at one point today the top Rally 2 rider. Photo: ASO/C Lopez The 61-km special tomorrow will be different from the others. The riders will start in waves of 15 in the reverse order of the general rankings. The best ranked 15 riders will therefore be the last bikers and will start together. The finishing line on the special will be at the bivouac as was the case when the rally began in Bisha on stage 1. Ricky Brabec. Photo: ASO/C. Lopez Daniel Sanders. Photo: ASO/F. Gooden For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE 11 1. (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC 02H 12′ 04” 2. (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 00′ 33” 3. (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 00′ 57” 4. (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 03′ 48” 5. (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 06′ 02” 6. (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 07′ 31” 7. (FRA) MATHIEU DOVEZE BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 07′ 36” 8. (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 07′ 56” 9. (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 12′ 10” 10. (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 12′ 44” 11. (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 12′ 54” 12. (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 13′ 32” 13. (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 15′ 13” 14. (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 00H 15′ 26” 15. (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 15′ 52” 16. (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 16′ 08” 17. (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 16′ 13” 18. (LTU) NERIMANTAS JUCIUS HT RALLY RAID + 00H 17′ 11” 19. (CZE) JAN BRABEC STOJRENT RACING + 00H 17′ 25” 20. (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 00H 18′ 34” 38. (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 00H 35′ 35” OVERALL 1. (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 52H 13′ 34” 2. (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 09′ 00” 3. (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 15′ 50” 4. (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 22′ 16” 5. (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 28′ 35” 6. (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 41′ 29” 7. (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 56′ 59” 8. (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 39′ 09” 9. (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 02H 14′ 17” 10. (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 02H 14′ 46” 11. (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 49′ 49” 12. (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 03H 02′ 02” 13. (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 24′ 21” 14. (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 03H 41′ 07” 15. (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 42′ 17” 16. (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 03H 50′ 36” 17. (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 03H 51′ 57” 18. (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 04H 04′ 51” 19. (AUS) TOBY HEDERICS BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 04H 38′ 35” 20. (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 05H 10′ 18” 21. (ROU) EMANUEL GYENES AUTONET MOTORCYCLE TEAM + 05H 11′ 18” 22. (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 05H 41′ 34” The post DAKAR 2025, STAGE 11 RESULTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

TADDY BLAZUSIAK QUITS STARK FUTURE RACING Taddy joined Stark to pioneer the electric motorcycle into the off-road world by racing it in hard enduro events like Endurocross and Super Enduro. The veteran looked to be happy with the change and excited for this next chapter in his career. Recently at the German GP, Taddy and Tim Apolle had a confrontation that resulted in both riders falling over. Taddy jumped onto social media pointing the finger at the bike and a malfunction. Others on social media are saying that Taddy was in full control. We made this video on the event and are asking our loyal viewers to chime in. Who’s at fault here? What are your thoughts on the the electric motorcycle entering the world of off-road? ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode ARVE The post TADDY VS STARK appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Today’s timed section on Dakar 2025 may have been just 116km long but it was the 520km liaison beforehand that was the first task for the riders as at 4am they headed out of the Haradh bivouac. Not only was the huge road section an arduous task to start the day, but stage 10 was going to see them come face to face with the mighty Empty Quarter dunes as they journeyed across to Shubaytah. When it was done, Rally 2 rider Michael Docherty was the top man. He’s a South African who lives in Dubai, so he’s been waiting for the dunes since the start. Of the Americans, Skyler Howes had the best finish in sixth. Overall, Daniel Sanders still has a comfortable lead of over 16 minutes. Skyler Howes: “We had like eight hours on the seat today and only one hundred kilometres of racing, so that’s a long day. It’s good to be down here in the Empty Quarter though, the weather is much nicer and the dunes are fun to ride. I didn’t really push today, didn’t take any risks, just rode out there and wanted to make sure I got through the stage. I had a good day with no incidents, I know a lot of the other guys are playing games to have a good starting position for tomorrow, so it is what it is. I’m looking forward to just getting through this race, nice and clean, so we’ll see how we go.” Ricky Brabec Ricky Brabec: “It was an early morning, we got up at three o’clock to start the liaison at four. It was a six and a half hour highway ride on a dirt bike so experiencing the vibrations, cold weather and the sunrise, it was cool but it was a long morning. The special was only 100km, 100% of that was dunes, so not much to do today, it was more or less for the gameplay and we participated a bit in that. Tomorrow is the final push and we’ll see what happens, the podium is still kind of within reach but the first week hindered us a little bit. At the end of the rally we’ll just know we did our best.” Michael Doucherty. Photo: ASO Delfosse–DPPI Michael Docherty: “I enjoyed being back in the dunes. That’s kind of what I’ve been waiting for all Dakar, is the dunes. Even though it was a short one, it was nice to get back to it. I had one crash, which hurt my shoulder a little bit more, but I just pushed through and was just trying to make my best time today.” For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE 10 (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM 02H 00′ 03” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 01′ 20” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 02′ 21” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM+ 00H 05′ 10” (ESP) EDGAR CANETRED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 05′ 34” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 05′ 59” (LTU) ARUNAS GELAZNINKAS HOTO FACTORY RACING + 00H 06′ 59” (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 00H 07′ 33” (FRA) MATHIEU DOVEZE BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 07′ 42” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 08′ 13” (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 08′ 22” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM+ 00H 08′ 30” (USA) RICKY BRABECMONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 09′ 09” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 09′ 36” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 00H 09′ 43” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 09′ 52” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 10′ 08” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 00H 10′ 13” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 10′ 25” (LTU) NERIMANTAS JUCIUS HT RALLY RAID + 00H 10′ 47” (CZE) JAN BRABEC STOJRENT RACING + 00H 11′ 16” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 00H 11′ 20” OVERALL (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 49H 53′ 59” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 16′ 31” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 22′ 24” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 29′ 14” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 32′ 18” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 36′ 16” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 58′ 28” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 30′ 48” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 02H 05′ 40” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 02H 10′ 07” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 43′ 48” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 02H 54′ 20” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 03H 18′ 52” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 23′ 56” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 33′ 35” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 03H 39′ 33” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 03H 46′ 34” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 03H 52′ 22” (AUS) TOBY HEDERICS BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 04H 25′ 55” (ROU) EMANUEL GYENES AUTONET MOTORCYCLE TEAM + 04H 56′ 40” (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 05H 02′ 23” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 05H 13′ 30” The post DAKAR STAGE 10 RESULTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Winning a stage of the Dakar Rally from the front is a very difficult task. But that’s what Luciano Benavides did. He opened stage 9 alone from start to finish to win for a second consecutive day. The Argentinean beat Adrien Van Beveren by 1’54’’ over the route of the day’s special. It was also a good day for the Frenchman as he closed in on his Spanish teammate Tosha Schareina, who was off the pace due to a fall at the beginning of the special. The battle for second place is occurring some way behind race leader Daniel Sanders, who will tackle stage 10 with a lead of 14’45’’ and from 3rd position in the starting order. The Americans all had days that were good enough to remain in place, moving neither ahead nor back. Ricky Brabec, stage 9 ASO/F Gooden DPPI Skyler Howes Skyler Howes: “Very fast stage today, we’ve raced in this same area about 4 times now, with obvious route changes but it’s pretty similar every year and I always seem to let a good day slip away. The broken terrain and high speeds here are my jam and I always seem to have a great stage until I’m not. Same goes for today. A really positive first half and then after refueling I made about 3 mistakes losing all the time that I had gained in the beginning. Not really big mistakes. But just enough to throw time away. Still, it was a good day on the motorcycle and I’m having a good time despite the thought of a 7 hour liaison tomorrow morning.” Jacob Argubright Photo: Cristiano Barni_cbaimages Jacob Argubright: “Stage 9 – P16 OA and P22 in the general. Fun day with some fast pistes and technical navigation. Left a little more on the table than I wanted but looking forward to the final three stages in some dunes! Can’t wait to get up at 3am tomorrow to go ride 520km of highway before the stage” For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE 9 (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 03H 15′ 38” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 01′ 54” (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 03′ 04” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 03′ 39” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 04′ 40” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 04′ 55” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 06′ 46” (FRA) MATHIEU DOVEZE BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 12′ 18” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 14′ 45” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 15′ 38” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 17′ 15” (ROU) EMANUEL GYENES AUTONET MOTORCYCLE TEAM + 00H 17′ 36” (AUS) TOBY HEDERICS BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 18′ 22” (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 00H 18′ 33” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 18′ 42” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 00H 18′ 43” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 18′ 53” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 19′ 58” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 00H 20′ 13” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 00H 21′ 48” OVERALL (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 47H 45′ 34” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 14′ 45” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 20′ 21” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 27′ 44” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 31′ 31” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 38′ 39” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 55′ 23” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 33′ 36” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 02H 11′ 41” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 02H 13′ 19” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 48′ 47” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 50′ 50” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC+ 02H 53′ 06” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 03H 17′ 01” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 24′ 05” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 03H 38′ 12” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 41′ 57” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 03H 46′ 26” (AUS) TOBY HEDERICS BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 04H 10′ 24” (ROU) EMANUEL GYENES AUTONET MOTORCYCLE TEAM + 04H 50′ 27” (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOTE SPRIT KTM + 05H 03′ 12” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 05H 10′ 32” The post DAKAR 2025, STAGE 9 RESULTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

How about an electric start Suzuki ? No this is not a brand new machine that just rolled off Suzuki’s assembly line in Japan! This machine landed on US shore back in 2006, Charles and the crew at MxRevival got their hands on it and decided to give it some love with the addition of a magic button! This machine is the most recent “Giveaway Build” from MxRevival. You can find more information about the build if you scroll down and watch the YouTube videos at the bottom of this post. Panthera makes the E-Starter used on this build. I looks clean but to be honest we don’t know much about it besides the specifications that are on their website. The wheel set gives the bike a very unique look compared to the stock units. Cone pipes on two-strokes just add a cool factor that can’t be denied and HYGGE makes them for a variety of models now. Check out the videos from Charles at MxRevival on this insane RM250 build.    The post ELECTRIC START SUZUKI RM250 : 2-STROKE TUESDAY appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Pablo Quintanilla is the latest rider to pull out of Dakar. He withdrew today due to a shoulder injury suffered after 133 km. Luciano Benavides and Adrien Van Beveren stopped to assist the Chilean rider and then resumed the special. After being recredited with the time spent helping their colleague, the two of them took the top two places on the day’s podium, in that order, separated by 2’08’’. Tosha Schareina was the provisional winner of the stage prior to the time adjustment, but his third-place performance allowed him to regain 3’30’’ on Daniel Sanders. Sanders had to open the way after his victory yesterday. However, the time lost to the Honda rider will not cause the Australian leader to panic because he still sits on the cushion of an 11-minute lead, which is a fairly considerable gap with a view to the next three stages as well as perhaps being decisive for the title. Daniel sanders. ASO/C Lopez The three remaining Americans all had solid days. Ricky Brabec, however, senses that time is slipping away. Ricky Brabec: “Today we started a bit in the back of rally GP in hopes to make a big push and claw back at the overall times. Managed a good day but still wasn’t able to get much time back, overall I’m happy with the day and the riding, happy with myself but bummed on the outcome from the first week. It’s been tough, not understanding half of what’s going on here ha ha ha. Just a few days left and anything can happen.” Skyler Howes: “P-5 Stoked with the special today. Things started off with some tricky navigation through rocky canyons and rivers. I had a crash early on, not able to slow down on the gravel and slid into a big wash out. Luckily it wasn’t very bad but it twisted the front end of the bike so I had to take some time to straighten that out. After this it opened up into a lot of fast rocky plateaus, crossing tracks from years prior. And finished off in some really nice dunes. Nothing too exciting, just rode by myself all day and tried to stay smooth. Early wake up time tomorrow so it’s off to bed.” Jacob Argubright: “Been a long couple of days, stage 6 I had engine issues and finished P23, stage 7 I tore off another chain guide like last year. I was able to fix it this time and finish but really put a damper on my general standings. I’m beyond bummed since I felt I was riding within my limits but that’s racing. Today on stage 8 I started way back and finished P20 and am P23 in the general.” For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE 8 (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 04H 50′ 46′ (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 02′ 08” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 02′ 14” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 04′ 21” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 04′ 59” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 06′ 28” (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 06′ 44” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 07′ 11” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 07′ 33” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 14′ 13” (ZAF) AARON MAREHT RALLY RAID + 00H 14′ 40” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 15′ 18” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 16′ 48” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 16′ 57” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 17′ 41” (FRA) MATHIEU DOVEZE BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 18′ 10” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 00H 20′ 42” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 00H 22′ 36” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 23′ 02” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 00H 23′ 33” OVERALL (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 44H 26′ 52” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 11′ 03” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 21′ 31” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 30′ 48” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 30′ 56” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 37′ 03” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 53′ 32” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 21′ 02” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 01H 52′ 13” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 01H 57′ 41” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 29′ 07” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 37′ 06” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 02H 38′ 55” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 02H 59′ 52” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 06′ 20” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠRO T+ 03H 19′ 28” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 26′ 08” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 03H 29′ 32” (AUS) TOBY HEDERICS BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 55′ 06” (ZAF) AARON MARE HT RALLY RAID + 04H 10′ 23” (ROU) EMANUEL MOTORCYCLE TEAM + 04H 35′ 55” (FRA) BENJAMIN MELOT ESPRIT KTM + 04H 47′ 43” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 04H 54′ 53” The post DAKAR, 2025, STAGE 8 RESULTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. 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2006 RM250 TWO STROKE RC4 BUILD Dirt Bike Magazine met up with Charles from MxREVIVAL to check out his latest build for a customer. This is a 2006 Suzuki RM250 two stroke tribute. It has all the bells and whistles a dirt bike enthusiast could as for. No its not a replica because finding those “factory” parts would be impossible. But this is as clean as any factory bike out there in the paddock today. Maybe we can convince the customer of this build to let us test it soon! ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shRuplgs4T0 src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/shRuplgs4T0?wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/shRuplgs4T0?wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/shRuplgs4T0 ARVE The post NEW VIDEO! 2006 SUZUKI RM250 TWO STROKE RICKY CARMICHAEL TRIBUTE BUILD BY MXREVIVAL appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

TWO STROKE THEATER Dirt Bike Magazine compiled some of our favorite two stroke videos in one place for our viewers to check out. We have shot a laundry list of bikes over the years! Here are a few that stand out! Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/@DirtBikeMagazine ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6X5buiU4Mc src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6X5buiU4Mc?wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6X5buiU4Mc?wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6X5buiU4Mc ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GAhbm_jF4k&list=PLGMMNj_6sP3ovYariGNlfFkUvpOiFOiC0&index=5 src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/2GAhbm_jF4k?wmode=transparent&rel=0&list=PLGMMNj_6sP3ovYariGNlfFkUvpOiFOiC0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/2GAhbm_jF4k?list=PLGMMNj_6sP3ovYariGNlfFkUvpOiFOiC0 ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nczqcKfLiCk src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nczqcKfLiCk?wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nczqcKfLiCk?wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nczqcKfLiCk ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9R2wIbtVGU&t=65s src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/E9R2wIbtVGU?start=65&wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/E9R2wIbtVGU?start=65&wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/E9R2wIbtVGU?start=65 ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snq5LzI9S1E&t=6s src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Snq5LzI9S1E?start=6&wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Snq5LzI9S1E?start=6&wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Snq5LzI9S1E?start=6 ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpNY1Mpz6GE&t=252s src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/UpNY1Mpz6GE?start=252&wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/UpNY1Mpz6GE?start=252&wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/UpNY1Mpz6GE?start=252 ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZZNmfTL_g0&t=20s src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZZNmfTL_g0?start=20&wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZZNmfTL_g0?start=20&wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZZNmfTL_g0?start=20 ARVE ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZZ3VquplhI src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ZZ3VquplhI?wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://dirtbikemagazine.com src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ZZ3VquplhI?wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ZZ3VquplhI ARVE The post TWO STROKE THEATER appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Stage 7 started in wet dirt. That meant the leader would leave a perfect trail to follow and made it a tough day to open the course, which is what Ricky Brabec was assigned to do after his stage 6 victory. The leader, Daniel Sanders, picked up his fifth stage win today, in part thanks to beginning the special in ninth place. Tosha Schareina, third in the stage and second overall, also benefited from the compact race situation near the end of the special. Adrien Van Beveren skilfully defended his podium spot with the help of a big haul of bonuses for opening the road. The Frenchman is now 26′07″ behind Sanders in the ranking, with Brabec in fourth place at 33′19″. Mason Klein’s chances of a strong overall result vanished in the first week as conjunctivitis plagued the man and clutch issues plagued the machine. Battling on, Klein dominated yesterday’s stage until a navigation error near the end of the special denied Kove their first stage win. Today, his 450 Rally EX shuddered to a halt at km 319. Unable to repair his engine, Klein persevered for several hours before reading the writing on the wall and hitching a helicopter ride back to the bivouac. The French rider Neels Theric, currently fifteenth overall, is now Kove’s leading ambassador in the 2025 Dakar. Ricky Brabec: “It’s been difficult up front opening this year, today we lost a little time and made a few mistakes but corrected them quickly. It’s all part of the game in rally. Started this morning with wet soil and sand tracks, then headed to the dunes for a little surf, and finished in hard pack with rocks, ditches, and canyons. Tomorrow we have a great opportunity to make a good push and claw back some time, let’s see what we can do.” For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE 7 (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 04H 10′ 33′ (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 03′ 36” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 03′ 47” (CHL) PABLO QUINTANILLA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 05′ 27” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 06′ 56” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 07′ 24” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 08′ 04” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 08′ 46” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 09′ 27” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 10′ 01” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 11′ 23” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 13′ 05” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 13′ 44” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 18′ 23” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 00H 19′ 49” (FRA) MATHIEU DOVEZE BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 19′ 56” (CZE) JAROMIR ROMANCIK CAJDAŠROT + 00H 20′ 14” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 20′ 27” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 21′ 00” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 21′ 15” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 02H 21′ 57” MASON KLEIN–WITHDRAWAL OVERALL (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 39H 29′ 22” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 15′ 33” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 26′ 07” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 33′ 19” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 37′ 32” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 38′ 48” (CHL) PABLO QUINTANILLA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 46′ 19” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 52′ 43” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 01H 18′ 55” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 20′ 35” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 01H 42′ 00” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 01H 49′ 07” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 21′ 38” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 02H 27′ 58” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 02H 45′ 54” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 02H 56′ 16” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 03H 03′ 36” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 03H 13′ 14” (BOL) DANIEL NOSIGLIA JAGER RIEJU PEDREGÀ TEAM + 03H 19′ 10” (ZAF) MICHAEL DOCHERTY BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 03H 26′ 24” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 04H 38′ 04” The post appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

Anaheim One started the 2025 Monster Energy supercross season this weekend and, as is often the case, the results defied most predictions. The big winner of the night was Chase Sexton, who steadily pulled away from Ken Roczen throughout most of the main. The first lap had most of the action. Jet Lawrence went down in the first turn. Then Eli Tomac, who was in the lead, crashed on the first lap. Both riders had to charge through the pack while Jason Anderson led the early laps. When Sexton came to the front, there was no stopping him. Anderson held on for third, Romance caught up to sixth and Jett Lawrence, after at least one more crash, settled for 12th. It was a similar story for Haiden Deegan in the 250 class. He crashed at the start while Jo Shimoda got the lead away from Garrett Marchbanks in the first few turns. Then Jo rode perfect laps to take the win. Deegan caught up to fifth. ARVE Error: ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://youtu.be/CuqqW5BwmzY?si=iyQVUl9tg_Woj12- src: https://www.youtube.com/embed/CuqqW5BwmzY?wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed src mod: https://www.youtube.com/embed/CuqqW5BwmzY?wmode=transparent&rel=0 src gen: https://www.youtube.com/embed/CuqqW5BwmzY ARVE 450 MAIN EVENT 1. Chase Sexton 2. Ken Roczen 3. Jason Anderson 4. Cooper Webb 5. Eli Tomac 6. Justin Barcia 7. Justin Cooper 8. Justin Hill 9. Aaron Plessinger 10. Malcolm Stewart 11. Hunter Lawrence 12. Jett Lawrence 13. Shane McElrath 14. Jorge Prado (HS) 15. Vince Friese 16. Mitchell Oldenburg 17. Mitchell Harrison 18. Freddie Noren 19. Ryan Breece 20. Kyle Chisholm 21. Joey Savatgy 22. Benny Bloss 250 MAIN EVENT 1. Jo Shimoda 2. Julien Beaumer 3. Jordon Smith 4. Ryder Difrancesco 5. Haiden Deegan 6. Coty Schock 7. Anthony Bourdon 8. Cole Davies 9. Garrett Marchbanks (HS) 10. Cole Thompson 11. Lux Turner 12. Avery Long 13. Hunter Yoder 14. Tj Albright 15. Michael Mosiman 16. Max Miller 17. Parker Ross 18. Noah Viney 19. Gavin Towers 20. Stilez Robertson 21. Joshua Varize 22. Jett Reynolds 450 HEAT 1 1. Ken Roczen 2. Jason Anderson 3. Justin Cooper 4. Cooper Webb 5. Jett Lawrence 6. Justin Hill 7. Benny Bloss 8. Shane McElrath 9. Mitchell Oldenburg 10. Freddie Noren 11. Dylan Ferrandis (HS) 12. Austin Politelli 13. Jerry Robin 14. Grant Harlan 15. Scott Meshey 16. Hunter Schlosser 17. Alex Nagy 18. Marshal Weltin 19. Justin Starling 20. Anthony Rodriguez 450 HEAT 2 1. Chase Sexton 2. Jorge Prado 3. Justin Barcia (HS) 4. Hunter Lawrence 5. Eli Tomac 6. Aaron Plessinger 7. Joey Savatgy 8. Vince Friese 9. Kyle Chisholm 10. Cade Clason 11. Kevin Moranz 12. Tristan Lane 13. Mitchell Harrison 14. Ryan Breece 15. Colt Nichols 16. Justin Rodbell 17. Logan Karnow 18. Jared Lesher 19. Gared Steinke 20. Malcolm Stewart 250W HEAT 1 1. Haiden Deegan 2. Cole Davies 3. Hunter Yoder 4. Jo Shimoda 5. Garrett Marchbanks 6. Stilez Robertson 7. Max Miller 8. Noah Viney 9. Coty Schock 10. Gavin Towers 11. Dominique Thury 12. Preston Masciangelo 13. Billy Laninovich 14. Slade Varola 15. Brock Bennett 16. Scotty Wennerstrom 17. Kai Aiello 18. Evan Ferry 19. Dylan Walsh 20. Braden Spangle 250W HEAT 2 1. Julien Beaumer 2. Jordon Smith (HS) 3. Ryder Difrancesco 4. Cole Thompson 5. Lux Turner 6. Michael Mosiman 7. Jett Reynolds 8. Joshua Varize 9. Anthony Bourdon 10. Avery Long 11. Parker Ross 12. Tj Albright 13. Brad West 14. Reven Gordon 15. Kyle Wise 16. Talon Hawkins 17. Ludovic MacLer 18. Josh Greco 19. Devin Harriman 20. Max Sanford The post 2025 ANAHEIM 1 SX RESULTS appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

The Americans had a good day at Dakar for stage six. Mason Klein held the lead on adjusted time after starting back in the pack, but eventually it was Ricky Brabec who took over, collecting his 11th career stage win in the Dakar Rally. Ricky Brabec: “Big day, with a stretch of 850km total in the saddle it was a full 12-hour day. Really happy with the day as we started in the fast tracks full of rocks and ending in the dunes and valleys of Al duwadimi. Awesome job today, the boys up front were ripping making it difficult to even see a hint of dust! Hope Ross Branch is doing ok as well after he took a nasty hit. Happy to be here for another stage tomorrow.” Skyler Howes: “Another battle for me today. I had a good first half of the stage minus one little nav mistake on my part. The second half was all dunes and sandy tracks and I had some technical difficulties that lost me some time. I could still ride but just a lot more work. It’s how she goes, just gonna keep taking each day as it comes and fight till the end.” Yesterday, Mason Klein provided a report on his physical issues: “Stage 5 is in the books, and we’re still pushing through, even though my arm pain has been a constant challenge this week. It’s tough, but I’m keeping a positive mindset and focusing on making it through one day at a time. Recovery has been slow, but every bit of rest helps. Today, we had a more relaxed and restful day, which gave me a chance to regroup and reset mentally. It’s been a rollercoaster navigating both the race and the physical struggles, but I’m proud of how we’ve handled everything so far. Dakar is never easy—it tests every part of you, but that’s what makes it worth it. The goal now is to keep improving, listen to my body, and bring my best for the stages ahead. I’m optimistic that things will turn around soon, and I’ll be ready to attack the course with everything I’ve got. Time to keep pushing forward and kick some ass in true Dakar spirit!” For extended coverage of Dakar 2025, click here. STAGE SIX (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC 05H 00′ 51” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 00′ 23” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS Y + 00H 00′ 51” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 02′ 27” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 03′ 36” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 03′ 47” (USA) MASON KLEIN KOVE FACTORY RACING + 00H 04′ 22” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 05′ 09” (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 05′ 43” (CHL) PABLO QUINTANILLA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 05′ 46” (ZAF) AARON MARE HT RALLY RAID + 00H 07′ 06” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 08′ 15” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 00H 09′ 19” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 09′ 37” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 09′ 47” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 00H 12′ 28” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 12′ 58” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 00H 15′ 45” (FRA) MATHIEU DOVEZE BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 16′ 14” (BOL) DANIEL NOSIGLIA JAGER RIEJU PEDREGÀ TEAM + 00H 16′ 55” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 18′ 21” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 00H 20′ 26” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 00H 20′ 32” OVERALL (AUS) DANIEL SANDERS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING 35H 18′ 49” (ESP) TOSHA SCHAREINA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 11′ 46” (FRA) ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 19′ 11” (USA) RICKY BRABEC MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 23′ 18” (USA) SKYLER HOWES MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 27′ 25” (ARG) LUCIANO BENAVIDES RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 30′ 08” (CHL) PABLO QUINTANILLA MONSTER ENERGY HONDA HRC + 00H 40′ 52” (CHL) JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO HERO MOTOSPORTS + 00H 44′ 39” (ESP) LORENZO SANTOLINO SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 01H 09′ 28” (ESP) EDGAR CANET RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 01H 16′ 59” (AUT) TOBIAS EBSTER BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 01H 28′ 55” (SVK) STEFAN SVITKO SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 01H 30′ 44” (PRT) RUI GONÇALVES SHERCO RALLY FACTORY + 02H 12′ 52” (FRA) ROMAIN DUMONTIER HONDA HRC + 02H 14′ 14” (USA) JACOB ARGUBRIGHT RSMOTO HONDA RALLY TEAM + 02H 16′ 07” (FRA) NEELS THERIC KOVE FACTORY RACING + 02H 28′ 05” (CZE) DUSAN DRDAJ CAJDAŠROT + 02H 33′ 36” (SVN) TONI MULEC BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 02H 35′ 49” (POL) KONRAD DABROWSKI DUUST RALLY TEAM + 02H 51′ 59” (BOL) DANIEL NOSIGLIA JAGER RIEJU PEDREGÀ TEAM + 02H 56′ 52” (USA) MASON KLEIN KOVE FACTORY RACING + 09H 12′ 08” The post DAKAR 2025: BRABEC WINS STAGE 6! appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи

This week Honda presented us with the 2025 450RX and 250RX off-road bikes. These are the cross-country versions of the motocross bikes that were introduced last fall to overwhelming approval. They got all the same updates. The most important of those is a new, more rigid frame. Honda also makes a big deal about how and where the subframe connects to the main frame (in a more centralized location) to reduce energy transmission from the rear of the bike to the front. The fork, triple clamp, steering stem and linkage are also more rigid and then there are considerable suspension changes to compensate. In the power department, both bikes got a more free-breathing airbox, a new exhaust pipe and new mapping. The 250 motor also has a more rigid crankshaft. The 2025 Honda CRF450RX sells for $9999. These days, cross-country race bikes put a lot of emphasis on the word “race,” so there aren’t that many differences between the R motocross models and the RX versions. The RXs get the SCHMOCKT treatment (Suspension, Capacity, Handguards, Mapping, O-ring Chain, Kickstand and an 18” Tire.) The 2025 Honda CRF250RS sells for $8699. We got to ride the two bikes all day at MotoVentures Training complex near Anza, California. This is a first rate trials facility so we got to test the bike in tight off-road conditions. Most of the trails keep you under 24 mph. First of all, this type of riding is significantly outside the 450’s comfort zone. The 450 is a bike that’s made for western-style GPs like WORCS, NGPC and SRA. It is not the first bike in line to ride a trials section. In overall handling, however, it was great. The Honda is actually very agile, responsive and light-feeling. We know from our test of the CRF450R that the bike gained a few pounds this year, but it’s still one of the lightest-feeling 450s you can ride. It’s interesting to us that Preston Campbell chose to ride this bike over the 450X in the 2025 Hare & Hound championship. The 450X has been a mainstay at JCR for years, and Johnny Campbell (Preston’s dad) has always been a fan of the X. Still, Preston used the RX to score a podium finish at the Check Chase, which is known for its tight, rocky terrain. Pete Murray and the CRF250RX. Even a guy like Preston probably had a tough time keeping the RX under control in the tight stuff. It’s a very powerful motorcycle. Even in the softest map (of the three options), the bike has a motocross-style hit down low. It certainly doesn’t like being ridden at 12mph. The 450 has a 50-tooth rear sprocket versus the R’s 49, but that doesn’t soften the power delivery. At that speed, you have a choice between first gear or second gear. In first, it simply hits too hard and in second, you feel like you’re going to stall at any point. The solution is to be quick with the clutch and that will wear out your left hand quickly. No, the 450RX is at its best in wide-open spaces. At speed, the bike is super secure despite its light, quick steering. That’s something we noticed on the 450 motocross bike, as well. All those frame changes gave it a very well-planted feel that the bike never had before. The suspension is also set up for faster speeds. It’s only a little softer than the motocross suspension. Hey, That’s me on the CRF450RX. Photo by Simon Cudby. The CRF250RX was a much better fit for the tight trails at MotoVentures. The CRF250R motocross bike already has more low end power than any of the other 250s, and the off-road mapping serves to soften the transition into the meat of the power. In an off-road setting, you really couldn’t ask for a better power delivery. Last year, Josh Toth made history by becoming the first rider to win a GNCC overall from the second row, and he did it on a 2024 CRF250RX. The 2025 model is better in every way. On those low speed trails where the 450 was such a beast, the 250 was sweet and gentle and it still had power to get up and over anything that got in the way. That’s the bike we took back to the shop from the introduction at MotoVentures and that’s the bike we will do a full test on in the April, 2025 print edition of Dirt Bike. TRIALS BY HONDA Me, crushing Pete Murray on the Cota 301RR. Photo by Simon Cudby. Honda gave us the opportunity to ride the trials bikes produced by its Spanish subsidiary Montesa. That’s not something we really know how to do, but Pete Murray did a loop on the Cota 4RT 301RR and the Cota 4RT 260R. About all we really know about these bikes is that Toni Bou does magic on his. Montesa actually developed the first off-road fuel-injection system on a kickstart bike without a battery, years before Suzuki did it for motocross. That technology hasn’t changed much, although the bike has had some development over the last 16 years. it’s now an incredibly well refined bike. It starts easily, is virtually impossible to stall and is an absolute gas to ride. Is it still on top of the trials world? That’s impossible for us to say, simply because we aren’t in that orbit. Other companies have made incredible advancements in two-stroke fuel injection and, as we understand, the new generation of electric trials bikes are excellent. All we can say is that these two bikes far exceed our ability. The 301 sells for $11,899 and the 260 is $9299. See you next time! –Ron Lawson The post RIDING THE 2025 HONDA CRF450RX & CRF250RX: THE WRAP appeared first on Dirt Bike Magazine. Просмотреть полный текст статьи