Trials

Confession: Dirt Bike Magazine doesn't cover trials very well. We do hit-and-run stories here and there, but between motocross, enduro, dual-sport and adventure bikes, there isn’t much room for such a specialized sport. Tim and the guys at…
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Dirt Bike Magazine has recently begun to explore the realm of electric motorcycles, and for all the different types we’ve ridden, it seems that trials riding might be where electric motors have the most potential to be competitive at this…
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Press Release: The 2023 EVO Factory models are here! These premium models are manufactured with the finest components at Beta’s Italian factory and represent the next level of trial EVOlution. The EVO Factory models share the same base…
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Trials riding is almost like gymnastics on a motorcycle, and it requires a specific skill set to get over obstacles. In general, sheer speed is not one of the required skills. The idea is to always keep your feet on the pegs. Electric…
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Beta has revealed its 2023 line of EVO trials bikes.  Here are the official words straight from Beta: Beginning with the TR, ZERO, TECHNO, REV and, more recently, EVO, Beta has set the benchmark in the trials world since 1979 when it…
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This week we were visited by the guys from a French company called Electric Motion. As you might surmise from the name, they make electric motorcycles. EM has been around for almost 10 years now, and is actually way ahead when it comes to…
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Beta has just announced the the new 2022 Evo Factory Edition Trials bikes. This following is the official word from Beta: Beta presents the most high-performance version of the EVO family yet - the new 2022 Evo Factory. Working in close…
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There are many aspects to riding a dirt bike, but there is no doubt that one of the greatest skill sets required is balance. From trials and motocross to flat track and hill-climbing, the ability to control the machine and deal with…
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Beta has released info on its 2022 Evo Trials line. Here's the official press release: The Evo has received a series of major updates to the engine, frame, and suspension over its lifespan, including recent updates to carburetion &…
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Story and Photos by Jean Turner Josh Roper and Alex Niederer waited atop the course of the 2021 California Trial Invitational presented by GASGAS for official scorekeeper Jared Malmquist to tabulate the overall results. The two were tied…
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Over the last decade, we have seen a surge in riders taking interest in the sport of trials. It has never been a huge market in the United States, but it continues to gain popularity among riders looking to cross-train and hone their skills…
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Beta has released its 2021 EVO trials bikes. The line includes 125, 200, 250 and 300cc two-strokes as well as Beta's 300cc four-stroke. Here's the official word from Beta: Following a path of continuous improvement and fine-tuning,…
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With the pandemic canceling the trials competition, GasGas put together an invitational event for the top ten riders in the U.S. as well as the top women in the sport. It was held on the GasGas training facility in Murrieta, California.
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The world of extreme, or hard enduro, has had a dramatic effect on the world of off-road. Potential riders are enthralled with the skill sets of Graham Jarvis and Cody Webb, who dominate the sport. Nearly 100 percent of the top hard enduro…
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Sherco has unveiled its 2021 trials line. Like the off-road range, Sherco will have two levels available. The details of the "Racing" line and the upscale "Factory" line are presented below, from the official Sherco press information.…
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The new GasGas TXT Racing 300 is sleek, powerful, adept and a great tool for the trials aficionado.
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The first of the new GasGas models to be released by KTM's parent company Pierer Mobility are the TXT trials bikes. Today, GasGas North America, which is headquartered at the KTM facility in Murrieta, California, released the high-end trial…
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An overview of the trials offerings in the U.S. for 2019
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Toni Bou today sealed the 2018 TrialGP World Championship title in Great Britain. This marks a twelfth consecutive world title for the Repsol Honda Team rider, the 24th of his professional career. There were no slip-ups. Repsol Honda…
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