off-road

Yamaha just released the 2020 YZ125X two-stroke. This is an off-road version of the YZ125 motocross bike, similar to the YZ250X. The bike is another sign of the commitment that Yamaha is showing to the two-stroke. It doesn’t represent any…
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There are things that set the TM machines apart from all others. They are brilliant works of artistic craftsmanship and technological marvels. They are rare, pricey and definitely appeal to the rider looking for uniqueness and a works…
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The newly formed FactoryONE Sherco Off-Road Race Team has announced their first two US riders. Ty Tremaine and Louise Forsley.  Tremaine will focus on WORCS and Endurocross while Forsley will do Endurocross and Trials. Below is the official…
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The Kurt Caselli Foundation is involved with several projects to improve the safety of off-road racing. One of these is to unify course markings with a standardized system. The National Hare & Hound has already…
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The Honda CRF450X and the Yamaha WR450F are both classics. They haven’t, however, been known for cutting-edge technology. Off-road bikes usually lag a step or two behind in design, occasionally catching up all at once. Both the Honda and…
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An all-new Yamaha WR250F was revealed today by Yamaha motor Corporation. The 2020 WR250F follows the format of the WR450F released as a 2019 model. It is based on the current YZ250F motocross bike, but is EPA approved as an off-road bike.…
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For 2019, Yamaha redesigned the WR450F based on the current YZ450F motocross bike. The WRis a legitimate trail bike and is quiet and mild mannered, but it can easily be changed into a competition bike with parts available through Yamaha's…
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Smooth and pleasant from the company that invented fast and scary
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Husqvarna announced its 2020 off-road and dual-sport four-stroke models today. Now the two lines are separate. The FE models are for the dirt-only  and the FE-S models are street legal.  Below is the official release directly from Husqvarna…
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Little two-strokes add up to a big advantage off-road
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The third round of the AMA National Grand Prix Championship took place under the now familiar stormy skies of Southern California. Glen Helen once again was hit on raceday with a record-breaking storm, reminiscent of round two of the WORCS…
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The KTM 250XC is the 2-stroke for riders who don't want TPI and have a strong motocross orientation
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Honda's off-road legal 450 is a legit trail bike and ready to ride without modification
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The 2019 Beta Xtrainer returns to complete the Italian manufacturer's off road line-up. The Xtrainer has become legend due to its easy-to-ride, do-it-all attitude. Xtrainer features a 300cc two stroke engine that offers electronic oil…
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The Honda CRF450RX is a competition bike that explores the gray area between motocross and off-road
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing makes some surprising changes for 2019 both with riders and events they will be racing. The 2019 off-road team members are Colton Haaker, Andrew Short, Thad Duvall, and Trevor Bollinger. Looking…
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The Honda CRF450X was originally introduced in 2005, almost 14 years ago. In that time, it has become a favorite among Baja racers and still wins races. Now Honda has a new CRF450X, with a fuel-injected engine and a chassis based on the…
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Is the 2019 Honda CRF450X worth the hype? See our first impression of the all new machine.
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On this week's Two-Stroke Tuesday we take a look back at Scott Sheak's 2003 semi-factory Kawasaki KX250 WORCS race bike. We packed 2-Stroke Theater with four off-road premix burning projects that you don't want to miss. All you early-to-mid…
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The YZ450FX got all the changes that the motocross version got in 2018, plus a larger fuel tank
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