Buyer’s guide

What, exactly, is an adventure bike? That's no easy question, but for the purposes of this collection, we like using the phrase "full-size dual-sport bikes." These are bikes that are street bikes first and foremost, but designed to be…
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The dual-sport world is growing. Every year there are more bikes that answer the call for a street-legal off-road motorcycle that passes all the tests and meets all the requirements. GasGas, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Sherco,…
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Outsiders are often confused by the term "off-road bike." They think it refers to any motorcycle that doesn't have a license plate. We know better.  There's a massive difference between a motocross bike and other dirt bikes. At some point…
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The motocross world will get considerably larger in 2024. New players are knocking on the door while the traditional companies will be offering more products. GasGas, Honda, Husqvarna, KTM, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha all will will offer…
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The selection of two-stroke motorcycles available in the U.S. market has expanded for 2024. Bikes manufactured by Beta, GasGas, Kawasaki, KTM, Rieju, Sherco, GPX, Husqvarna, Suzuki, Yamaha and Cobra continue to evolve and become more…
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It's all in the name. Adventure bikes are a key ingredient to two-wheeled adventures that span dirt, asphalt and the nebulous areas between. With a mission that spans such a wide variety of conditions, it's inevitable that adventure bikes…
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Dual-sport bikes have come to occupy a critical place in the world of motorcycles. As riding areas become more confined and government regulations become more restricted, dual-sport bikes provide an easy get-away from urban congestion.…
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Off-road dirt bikes specialize in having no specialty. They aren't motocross bikes and they aren't dual-sport bikes, even though they are commonly used in both roles. The U.S. government has a much more specific definition for anything they…
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The term "off-road bike" sounds vague and generalized, but it refers to a group of very specialized motorcycles. They fall into a vast space between motocross race bikes and dual-sport bikes. That area is so big that it needs to be further…
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The 2023 market for 2-strokes is bigger than it's been in years. Beta, GasGas, KTM, Yamaha, Rieju, TM and others have brand new models for this season. In this edition of Dirt Bike Magazine's video series, we talk you through about 60…
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17 two-stroke exhausts and expansion chambers for modern and vintage dirt bikes
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This year's field of motocross bikes is deep with new models, redesigns and updates. Almost all of the 2023 models from KTM and Husqvarna are new, with significant updates on certain Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki models as well. This is a…
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For now, two-strokes aren't going anywhere. The current collection of dirt bikes from Beta, GasGas, Cobra, Kawasaki, KTM, Husqvarna, Suzuki, Sherco, TM, Yamaha and others includes two-strokes models for both off-road and motocross. They…
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Most of the manufacturers have now announced their 2023 models so we have gathered all the prices together in once place for comparison. Some makers have held the line without price increases, but the overriding theme is that prices are…
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An adventure bike can be any motorcycle that allows you to escape, explore and experience new things. If that seems like a vague definition, good. There shouldn't be an easy way to pigeonhole these bikes. Every rider sees the ADV world…
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Today's dual-sport bikes allow you to broaden your motorcycle horizons more than ever. In this world of shrinking off-road opportunities, a street-legal dirt bike  allows you to explore hidden pockets and secret riding areas. They are quiet…
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In the U.S., the motorcycles we call off-road vehicles fall into several broad categories. Some are officially recognized as OHVs by the federal government, and those are generally regulated for noise and emission. Others are what we call…
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Most of the new 2022 motocross bikes are now in dealers and readily available. The supply line still isn't back to normal, but almost anything will be better than 2021. GasGas, Beta, Honda, Kawasaki, Husqvarna, KTM, Suzuki, TM, Yamaha and…
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The world of two-strokes has done nothing but grow in the last decade. For 2022, there are more motorcycle companies offering more two-strokes than ever. Beta, GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM, Cobra, Rieju, GPX, Kawasaki, TM, Sherco, Suzuki and…
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The 110 obsession has fully gone mad. The popular fuel-injected Honda CRF110 has been joined by competitive machines from Kawasaki and Yamaha, and this genre has gotten even more popular with the addition of specialized machines from France…
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