…bike you get for $4499, and I can see the CRF250L putting a serious dent in its competitors' sales numbers. We can’t wait to put it up head-to-head with those same bikes very soon. Stay tuned. 2013 Honda CRF250L First Ride Gallery Dirt Bike News Headlines More Dirt Bike Motorcycle News Recent Dirt…

…difficult as we expected. In 2001 Yamaha delivered off-road enthusiasts what was universally praised as one of the best machines ever devised for trail riding when it unleashed the 4-stroke WR250F. Boasting impressive power in a trail-friendly Thumper package, few could argue that Yamaha's latest technological…

…and it’s happy to trail ride at any speed. I expected it to be too aggressive for this type of riding, but not so. It’s almost like riding a 300 two-stroke with a nice, gentle personality. Gear selections proved optional under most conditions, making the XC-F an ideal bike for the average track rider…

…up plush for trail riding yet still is able to handle decent sized jumps. Perhaps the best indication of how much we enjoyed our time on the new WRs comes from our Content Manager Ken Hutchison, owner of a 2002 WR426F. ""I'm pissed today,"" he said after many miles on the new 450. ""The bike was so comfortable…

…trail the WR’s brakes got the job done. They were easy to modulate on loose rocks yet still had ample power as evident in the braking test with it able to stop from 60 mph in 118 feet (best in class). With its taller seat and trusty dirt bike-style ergos the WR might be more demanding for some to ride.…

…have been paired with the best suspension,” counters Frankie, “but the bike is extremely stable which helps it earn my top pick for handling. The Honda does exactly what the rider asks for it to do.” These riders both picked the Honda as their favorite desert bike. Our pro tester isn’t convinced…

…has plenty to get up all but the steepest hills. Riding in deep sand or on wide-open terrain are not the right type of terrain for this bike, but it excels at technical riding. At trail speeds, the Honda generates plenty of power and we found it best when kept in the midrange to upper-rpm. Lighter weight…

…the easy kick start that it was tough for me to pass on the green machine. So there you have it, three bikes, and three different final decisions. It doesn't get more ambiguous than that. So you'll just have to ask yourself what you're looking for in a trail bike and make a decision. While we were unable…

…2009 WR250F isn't the industry-shaking dirt bike of the season, but we were more than willing to spend a couple months with it. Riders of all skill levels, riding disciplines and personal interests have found that small-bore enduro bikes are some of the best ways to have fun on a motorcycle. They're…

…well for a European machine. The TE310 is ""for riders who want a powerful, easy-to-ride 4-stroke with a sweet spot displacement."" Well, that's exactly what Husqvarna riders will get with this machine. We enjoyed the TE every time we rode it, regardless of conditions. The market for true dirt bikes with…