Virginia City Grand Prix is Nevada's best dirty secret The tiny mining town of Virginia City, Nevada holds a special, hard race every year. $70.00 to enter, ring what you bring. No bike is turned away at the gate so long as your bike passes inspection. More than 1000 racers enter in hopes to get, at the very least, a finisher pin. Over 3000 spectators line the streets cheering and yelling for any racer just because. Basically, the whole weekend is pla... By Thor Drake News - Nov 21 2011 -
Alpinestars Venture Jacket combines enduro practicality with neck support When something is described as a "Race Replica" it's almost always a sportsbike with ridiculous graphics, an over-priced helmet or occasionally a really nice set of leathers. The Alpinestars Venture Jacket is another kind of race replica. For $279.95 you can have the same jacket that Marc Coma wore on his was to victory in the 2011 Dakar. This jacket is especially interesting to me because it's t... By Sean Smith News - Aug 4 2011 -
Jamie Robinson does the Erzberg Rodeo The Erzberg Rodeo was something I'd only ever seen online, usually when searching for crazy crash videos or motorcycle madness so when I found out that the 2011 Red Bull Hare Scramble was on while I was in Europe on my 5 week Lucky Bastard's Motorcycle Tour, I just had to go and see what all the craziness was really about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jupw3jVk42Q&feature=feedu It was a tough r... By Jamie Robinson News - Jul 26 2011 -
KTM 350 EXC-F in action The 2011 KTM 350 EXC-F is significant because it represents a third way between the horsepower of a 450 and light weight of a 250, claiming it combines the power of the former with the weight of the latter. We scooped it along with the rest of the 2011 KTMs back in October, so figured we should be the first to bring you action photos and more info too. Photos: Freeman G./KTM This is a factory ... By HFL Staff News - Feb 9 2011 -
2010 Catalina Grand Prix is go After numerous delays caused by local busy bodies, later today the Catalina Grand Prix will begin accepting payments and will officially kick off on Friday, December 3. You need to act quickly, several races are already full and the organizers will finish payment on November 12. 80 percent off and 20 percent on-road, the Grand Prix will be open to vintage and classic racers as well as certain mode... By HFL Staff News - Nov 9 2010 -
KTM FREERIDE leaks in German magazine Das Motorrad has blown the embargo on pictures and info of the That price translates to around $13,500, considerably more expensive than the Zero X, which retails for $7,495. The KTMs produce 30bhp and 33lb/ft of torque and use a 2.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Weight is 90kg (198.4lbs) and the range is approximately 1.5-hours. While the battery pack carries .5kWh more capacity than the Zero,... By HFL Staff News - Mar 22 2010 -
Photos: Red Bull Los Andes 2009 Photos: Alfredo Escobar, Marcelo Maragni, Red Bull PhotofilesTackling some of the most difficult terrain in the world -- Chile's Andes Mountains -- the Red Bull Los Andes enduro also produces some of the most stunning photos. Here's our favorites, details of the race below. >Cyril Depres crowned champion at Red Bull Los Andes At 2,600 meters above sea level, over 100 riders took on the CORDILLERA... By HFL Staff News - Nov 30 2009 -
KTM quits Dakar Rally This morning the Dakar Rally announced it would limit all motorcycles to 450cc. KTM races 654cc motorcycles. So it's quitting. Full details below.>"Rally Dakar" - KTM withdraws! The limiting of motorcycles with a displacement of 450 cc forces the long term dominator of the Dakar Rally to withdraw. Following the announcement at a press conference on June 4, ... By HFL Staff News - Jun 4 2009 -
