Motocross / Off-Road Motorcycle Reviews, News, Gear and Tests https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/riding-style/off-road-motocross/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:45:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-UMC_LOGO_512x512-140x140.jpg Motocross / Off-Road Motorcycle Reviews, News, Gear and Tests https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/riding-style/off-road-motocross/ 32 32 2024 Husqvarna EE 2 First Look [7 Fast Facts, 27 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/05/2024-husqvarna-ee-2-first-look-7-fast-facts-27-photos/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:45:03 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270449 Just in time for Christmas, the 2024 Husqvarna EE 2 electric dirt bike for kids debuts. Although the smallest of Husqvarna’s dirt bike lineup, it has big-kid features for brand-new riders and their parents. Let’s look at why this motorcycle might be under a tree in late December. The electric motor is in the hub […]

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]]> 2024 Suzuki RM-Z250 First Ride Review [Pro Circuit Equipped] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/30/2024-suzuki-rm-z250-first-ride-review-pro-circuit-equipped/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:44:12 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270186 The media convened at Southern California’s world-renowned Fox Raceway for the Suzuki RM-Z Media Ride Day for our first ride aboard the 2024 RM-Z250. You are probably wondering what is new this year, right? Well, (almost) nothing—the RM-Z250 platform remains the same. The model year 2024 marks another unchanged continuance of Suzuki’s RM-Z platform. The […]

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]]> 2024 Yamaha WR450F First Look [12 Fast Facts; 45 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/20/2024-yamaha-wr450f-first-look-12-fast-facts-45-photos/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:08:25 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269881 The trail-friendly 2024 Yamaha WR450F gets all the updates we’ve seen on the race-ready YZ450F and YZ450FX, making it a virtually all-new motorcycle. Let’s push the start button and get the Fast Facts flowing. The 2024 Yamaha WR450F gets the same engine as the current-spec YZ450F motocrosser. It’s all-new for the WR, sporting larger intake […]

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]]> 2024 Husqvarna TE 300 Pro First Look [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/13/2024-husqvarna-te-300-pro-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:54:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269711 The new 2024 Husqvarna TE 300 Pro takes the standard TE 300, which received a complete makeover this year, and adds upgrades for improved durability and performance. Let’s check out what’s professional-grade about the new Pro edition from Husqvarna. The brakes get upgraded from top to bottom. Galfer wave discs are used. The rear disc […]

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]]> 2024 GasGas TXT GP Lineup First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/11/2024-gasgas-txt-gp-lineup-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:31:22 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269597 The GasGas trials bike lineup continues to evolve under the stewardship of Pierer Mobility AG, which also owns KTM, Husqvarna, and WP. Still made in Spain, despite Austrian ownership, the 2024 GasGas TXT GP 250 and GP 300 top-of-the-line trials bikes have several new features worth checking out. A new Tech TJ3 shock is used. […]

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]]> Urmosi 720 SBC Review [Soft Off-Road Handlebar Clamp] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/03/urmosi-720-sbc-review-soft-off-road-handlebar-clamp/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:20:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269406 Dirt bike riders who like to put lots of hours in will do anything to improve the quality of riding time, focusing on lessening fatigue and the possibility of injury. Rider aids such as extra resilient grips, suspension fine-tuning, ergonomics, and impact isolation devices all help keep fatigue and injuries down while improving the riding […]

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]]> 2024 Alpinestars Stella Techstar Gear Set Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/22/2024-alpinestars-stella-techstar-gear-set-review/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:12:45 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269140 Alpinestars’ new 2024 Stella Techstar gear set gives women an upscale jersey and pants option for hitting the off-road trails and motocross track. This is a welcome addition to Alpinestars MX offerings for aggressive women, as the Stella Fluid line’s pants are not cut wide enough to accommodate knee braces—at least my Pod K-4 2.0 […]

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]]> GasGas Spice It Up Festival – Two Days of Riding and Rockin’ https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/17/gasgas-spice-it-up-festival-two-days-of-riding-and-rockin/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:23:45 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269008 GasGas turned up the heat with the first-ever Spice It Up Festival to reveal an all-new generation of motocross, enduro, and cross-country motorcycles. Over 60 motorcycle journalists and influencers from around the globe arrived in Città di Castello, Italy, for the official launch of the 2024 GasGas off-road motorcycle product line, and it was an […]

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]]> Moose Racing Qualifier Racewear Review [Pants and Jersey] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/08/moose-racing-qualifier-racewear-review-pants-jersey/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:38:45 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268734 Moose Racing has been around since the 1980s, starting as a manufacturer of hard parts for dirt bikes. In the 1990s, the Idaho-based company expanded into off-road apparel, becoming a favorite among trail riders thanks to a wide range of sizes, various styles, and affordable pricing. Moose Racing is also the most prominent dirt-focused apparel […]

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]]> Bell Moto-10 Spherical Helmet Review [For Dirt Bike Riding] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/05/bell-moto-10-spherical-helmet-review-for-dirt-bike-riding/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:55:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268677 Over 55 years after its first full-face helmet hit the market, the Bell Moto-10 Spherical is the California company’s flagship off-road helmet. It has the features that most of us seek for head protection when riding in the dirt. The Moto-10 achieves protection, weight reduction, and extreme airflow, enhancing the rider’s experience and confidence. The […]

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]]> 2024 Yamaha YZ250F First Look [8 Fast Facts, 20 Photos, Specs] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/26/2024-yamaha-yz250f-first-look-8-fast-facts-20-photos-specs/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:21:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268457 The already highly successful Yamaha YZ250F gets significant updates this year, ranging from the chassis to the motor to the electronics. While it’s not an all-new model, we still have plenty to tell you about the 2024 Yamaha YZ250F. The frame is all-new, and based on the YZ450F. While it is still an aluminum twin-spar […]

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]]> 2024 KTM XC-W Lineup Test [300, 250, and 150 Reviewed] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/21/2024-ktm-xc-w-lineup-test-300-250-and-150-reviewed/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:04:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268299 After getting my foot in the dirt bike door with my early-1960s Honda C100 (aka the Super Cub 50) beater that featured a knobby rear tire and a hard-as-rock ribbed front tire, the larger world of off-road motorcycles opened up to me. All of a sudden, I noticed that there was a Husqvarna and Penton […]

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]]> Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear Review [Off-Road Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/18/fly-racing-womens-lite-racewear-review-off-road-tested/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:29:21 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268225 Fly Racing’s Women’s Lite Racewear is light, silky, and has one of the most flattering fits in women’s dirt bike apparel. The line, first introduced in 2019, is Fly Racing’s premium offering for women who like to get out in the dirt for some serious moto fun and look good while getting dirty. We are […]

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]]> Gaerne SG22 Boots Review [Flagship Footwear] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/13/gaerne-sg22-boots-review-flagship-footwear/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:10:29 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268065 Gaerne is one of the world’s top-tier dirt bike boot and bicycling shoe manufacturers. Based in Coste, Italy, 25 miles northwest of Venice, Gaerne has produced boots for motorcycling for over 60 years, extending to over a dozen categories, from touring and off-road to urban and road racing. This year, Gaerne has replaced its flagship […]

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]]> RM Army Boot Camp Review: Suzuki and H.E.P. Team Up https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/02/rm-army-boot-camp-review-suzuki-and-h-e-p-team-up/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:17:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267385 Suzuki Motor USA and H.E.P. MotorSports have come together to create a series of RM Army Boot Camp events with an open invitation to all current Suzuki RM and RM-Z owners. Suzuki encourages Suzuki motocross bike owners and families to participate in these complimentary special events. I had to see what the hype was all […]

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]]> 2024 KTM 300 XC-W HardEnduro First Look [8 Fast Facts; 21 Pics] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/22/2024-ktm-300-xc-w-hardenduro-first-look-8-fast-facts-21-pics/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:59:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267232 Demanding hard enduro riders have been modifying their dirt bikes for this brutal two-wheel off-road competition since its inception in the 1990s. Now, KTM is catering to the sport, which attained the highest status when the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship was inaugurated in 2021, with the new 2024 KTM 300 XC-W HardEnduro. Based on […]

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]]> 2024 Suzuki RM-Z450 First Look [with RM Army Kit] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/21/2024-suzuki-rm-z450-first-look-with-rm-army-kit/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:35:45 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267206 The rider-friendly Suzuki RM-Z450 that serves as a basis for Ken Roczen’s supercross and motocross racebikes is back. Although the 2024 Suzuki RM-Z450 is unchanged from last year, there is still a reason to be an early adopter. If you buy the 2024 Suzuki RM-Z450 before September 30, 2023, you get the RM Army Edition […]

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]]> 2023 High Point National Motocross Fantasy Tips [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/14/2023-high-point-national-motocross-fantasy-tips-7-fast-facts/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:42:04 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267085 It’s the last race of the opening four-round segment of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series. So, it’s time to build up a lead in your RMFantasyMX.com fantasy league before the break. To do that, you’ll have to score big points at the 2023 High Point National in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, and we’re […]

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]]> 2023 Honda CRF250R Review [Long-Term MX Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/10/2023-honda-crf250r-review-long-term-mx-tested/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:15:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266972 The 2023 Honda CRF250R is a continuation of the company’s latest-generation motocross bike introduced in 2022. With an all-new motor and chassis package, this generation of the CRF250Rs shares its frame with the CRF450R, which is said to add rigidity. Along with suspension updates of the new CRF250R era, we have a lot to focus […]

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]]> 2023 Thunder Valley National Motocross Results, Coverage, Video https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/10/2023-thunder-valley-national-motocross-results-coverage-video/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 04:03:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266976 Jett Lawrence continued his unchallenged dominance of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series with two uncontested wins at the Thunder Valley National. Lawrence was the fastest qualifier, scored two holeshots, and led every lap at Thunder Valley Motocross Park on the way to his third overall win in three rounds. Six motos into […]

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]]> 2024 Beta Explorer First Look [All-New Electric Trail Bike] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/09/2024-beta-explorer-first-look-all-new-electric-trail-bike/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:57:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266935 The new 2024 Beta Explorer electric dirt bike is a small-chassis trail bike aimed at “trail riding, camping, hunting, or just working around the ranch.” It features a 17 horsepower motor with a 74-volt, 34 Ah hot-swappable battery, giving the Explorer a top speed of 40 mph. A Beta insider describes the new Explorer as […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki KX450 First Look [9 Fast Facts, Specs, Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/09/2024-kawasaki-kx450-first-look-9-fast-facts-specs-photos/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:25:48 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266920 We’re getting a sneak peek at the 2024 Kawasaki KX450, which enjoys significant updates. Although the spec sheet has more “TBA” entries than we’d like, and details and photos are limited, that doesn’t stop us from sharing what we know about the flagship motocrosser from Kawasaki. The top-end of the 2024 Kawasaki KX450 is completely […]

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]]> 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W Review [15 Fast Facts; GNCC Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/05/2024-ktm-450-xcf-w-review-15-fast-facts/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:03:02 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266685 The 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W features an all-new chassis and electronics updates, and it is now the lone four-stroke in the enduro-friendly headlighted off-road lineup. We provided an exhaustive rundown about what’s new on the latest 450 XCF-W, so we won’t be repeating ourselves in this test. Instead, we took it to Millfield, Ohio, to […]

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]]> 2023 Hangtown Motocross Classic Results, Video, Standings https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/03/2023-hangtown-motocross-classic-results-video-standings/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:46:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266644 Jett Lawrence continued his early domination of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series with a pair of uncontested moto wins at the Hangtown Motocross Classic. Two rounds into the 11-round series, Lawrence has a perfect 100-point total in the standing. Dylan Ferrandis went 2-3 under the scorching sun, moving into P2 in the […]

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]]> Alpinestars Stella Bionic Action V2 Protection Jacket Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/01/alpinestars-stella-bionic-action-v2-protection-jacket-review/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:21:47 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266578 Back in the mid-1980s, when I rode lots of dual sport events, including the classic LA-Barstow To Vegas two-day soriée, I wore a proper helmet, boots, and gloves, of course, but not any upper body protection. Granted, the Alpinestars Stella Bionic Action V2 Protection Jacket didn’t exist then. Looking back, it’s surprising that I would […]

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