General News
Less weight, increased reliability, improved performance and handling. These have been the key elements behind the development work carried out by Husqvarna engineers on the new 4-stroke Motocross models for 2010. Improvements to these factors however have not been allowed to affect the Husqvarna off-road look that sets these machines apart from the competition and that features exclusive design. The TC 450 and the all new TC 250 will meet the demands of the MX enthusiasts.
Over at Dirt Rider Mag, they've got a big first look at the new Kawasaki KX's.
Check it out here: http://xlnk.me/30
Patmont Motor Werks have an interesting CIDLI suspension system, and have incorporated it into and Electric dirtbike (well, Super Moto really).
Check out the details here:
And when you look at the video, note that the stoppies dont compress the front suspension hardly at all, that could make for some interesting characteristics on the trail as well, but i'd like to see it in action with some big jumps and stuff, as it just doesn't look strong enough.
Reed Captures First Career 450 Class Victory in Mt. Morris
Pourcel Grabs 250 Class Overall and Points Lead
MT. MORRIS, Pa. (June 13, 2009) - Under nearly perfect conditions, Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Chad Reed, of Australia, raced to his first career 450 Class victory at the Monster Energy National, round four of the Lucas Oil AMAM Pro Motocross Championship at High Point Raceway. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Christophe Pourcel, of France, grabbed the overall victory in the 250 Class and took over the points lead.
Motocross.com caught up with Brett Metcalfe before practice at Glen Helen.
Very good overview of the bike, worth a watch!
I seem to be posting something like this every couple of months or so lately, as more and more news comes from different makers producing electric dirtbikes.
Over at autoblog green, there is a story about the new Zero Motorcycles MX model with heavier duty forks and shock. Read the full story here: http://xlnk.me/2p or watch the video of the MX bike in action below.
Motocycle USA put up another Youtube bike review, you can view it here:
The electric powered dirtbikes appear to be getting better and better, which is great, as quieter bikes mean we may be able to keep some land to ride on.
However, it is quite weird watching them go around the track with the chain being the noisiest thing!
Checkout how many of their bikes there is in the race. Cool eh!
The 24 May 2009 was the date for the 4th round of the 2009 MX Nationals held up at the Gum Valley track located near Koumala, south of Mackay, Queensland.
I packed my gear bag and again headed north to race my Vision Motorsport’s KTM 250 SXF in the Pro Lite class, the second weekend in a row in Queensland.
The Gun Valley Club and Williams Event Management prepared an excellent track that looked fantastic and was great to ride.
The track is located in a sugar cane area and the sandy loamy