A fallen champion thrown from the limelight; the brawn of well-sorted EFI, a defiant off-roader crossbreed; one big no-show, and a bike so radical it had the entire industry frothing. This is the 2010 MotoUSA 450 Motocross Shootout.
The 450 Motocross class represents the pinnacle of dirt bike development, providing a platform for the world’s premier outdoor motocross and Supercross series. Wrapped in each manufacturer’s recognizable livery, these thoroughbreds offer powerful-yet-compact engines capable of pumping out over  … Details
The New Year is only moments away, and every fresh calendar starts with the biggest off-road race on the planet – the Dakar Rally. This will be the second year in a row that the historic African event is held on the South American continent as it runs through Argentina and Chile. The season leading up to the 2010 rally has been full of big announcements and so we embark on another decade of Dakar racing with an event that could reshape the sport as we know it.
It was a back and forth battle with the French Dakar organizers, ASO, who have had concerns about bikes being too powerful and the resulting injuries and death, announcing that bikes no larger than 450cc would be allowed to compete. Well, to Austrian manufacturer and Dakar’s largest OEM supporter, KTM, which has … Details
The revived brand, already for sale in 16 other states, clears California’s tough emissions standards. But it arrives during the worst motorcycle market in decades.
The classic Indian Chief motorcycle, prized for its fanciful fenders and an American heritage different from its much bigger rival, Harley-Davidson, is back and finally ready to roll in California.
First built in 1922 and in and out of production ever since, the Chief has been ridden over the years by actor Steve McQueen and other renegades possessing fame and fortune. Now it has been overhauled for the modern era … Details