Zero Motorcycles of Santa Cruz, California announced its third model, the Zero DS, rounding out its model line with the addition of a dual-sport. The new bike, with longer-travel suspension and knobby tires, is similar to the Zero S supermoto we had a chance to ride in April, but gives Zero customers the ability to blitz fire roads, trails and other rugged terrain, as long as it’s not more than 50 miles from a 110-volt outlet.
Judging from the specs, the Zero uses the same basic frame, suspension, bodywork and other components as the S. Important differences include…Â Details
When the dust settled on the 41st annual SCORE International Baja 500, a Beta Motorcycles dealer-sponsored team won the series’ premier Open Pro Motorcycle class on a Beta 450 RR.
In Baja’s extreme terrain and weather conditions, where the temperature reached more than 100 degrees, Threat Racing’s near-stock 450 RR ran flawlessly. In 432 grueling miles, the bike needed just an air filter and a rear tire throughout nine hours and 33 minutes of punishment…Â Details
In addition, international standouts Antoine Meo and Rory Mead have registered for the opening GEICO EnduroCross round @ Vegas’ Orleans July 25th!Â
 The rider list for 2009 GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross reads like a who’s who of national and international enduro, cross country, desert racing, trials and motocross greats, beginning with the six-race series’ defending champ and runner-up, Team Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s Ricky Dietrich and Damon Huffman.
Dietrich, the AMA’s Racer of the Year in 2008 thanks in part to his outstanding performance in EnduroCross, returns as the defending champion. But the racer who won the most main events (three) was his teammate, Huffman. The former supercross star ended up …Â Details