400 Class Enduro Shoot Out

2004 KTM 400exc Versus 2015 Beta 390RR Our totally biased and probably completely unfair enduro shootout In the process of testing the 2015 Beta 390 one thought has repeatedly appeared. The Beta seems very reminiscent of an early model KTM 400exc. This was never a negative impression, the 400’s were great bikes in the day. They […]

Gas Gas Financial Woes

Gas Gas Issues Statement On Financial Situation Dear colleagues, This is not a secret that Gas Gas has been facing many challenges during the last years. The company has substantial financial debts from previous years, that affected our day to day operations in all aspects, starting with our ability to produce and deliver bikes and […]

SCORE San Felipe 250 Results

Colton Udall & Justin Jones Win San Felipe PRO MOTORCYCLES   OPEN M/C (450cc or more)—1. Colton Udall, Oceanside, Calif./Justin Jones, Murrieta, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 4:40:59, (55.31 mph)  2. Mark Samuels, Pioneertown, Calif./Ray Dal Soglio, Scottsdale, Ariz., Honda CRF450X, 5:25:40; 3. Arnulfo Verdugo/Cesar Lopez, Santee, Calif., KTM 450XCW, 5:41:40; 4. Ricky Brabec, Oak Hills, Calif./Max […]

National Hare & Hound Results

Sutherlin Wins Winter Classic   Place Rider Name Brand Class Lap 1 Lap 2 1 Gary Sutherlin KTM Pro 50:07 (1) 2:09:43 (1) 2 Ricky Brabec Pro 50:09 (2) 2:10:33 (2) 3 Ivan Ramirez KTM Pro 54:31 (11) 2:15:34 (3) 4 Nicholas Burson BET Pro 50:48 (3) 2:15:55 (4) 5 David Kamo KTM Pro 50:49 (4) 2:15:56 (5) 6 Skyler Howes KTM Pro 52:45 (5) 2:22:16 (6) […]

Win / Fail, You Decide

Outlaw Racing Carburetor Kit Review

KTM Carburetor Rebuild Kit   I am always needing little parts for the Keihin carbs on my bikes. Nearly every used bike I pick up has something wrong in the carb. The most common issue is the o-ring missing from the mixture screw. If you work on these much, you know it can be a […]