Dirt Archives - Asphalt & Rubber https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/category/dirt/ Motorcycles Distilled Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:07:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/512-55149f05v1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dirt Archives - Asphalt & Rubber https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/category/dirt/ 32 32 20999162 The Honda XL750 Transalp Finally Returns https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2023-honda-xl750-transalp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-honda-xl750-transalp https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2023-honda-xl750-transalp/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:06:02 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214918

After much expectation and waiting, the Honda Transalp returns to Big Red's lineup as a 755cc middleweight ADV machine.

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Bimota About to Debut a “TERA” Supercharged Adventure Bike? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bimota-tera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bimota-tera https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bimota-tera/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:52:08 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214908

Our spies tell us that the new Bimota Tera is about to debut at EICMA. It is a 200hp+ fire-breathing ADV bike with a funny front-end. Prepare yourselves.

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Bimota BX450 Dirt Bike Leaks Ahead of EIMCA Debut https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/bimota-bx450-dirt-bike-leaks-eimca-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bimota-bx450-dirt-bike-leaks-eimca-debut https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/bimota-bx450-dirt-bike-leaks-eimca-debut/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:22:39 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214876

Our Bothan spies have been working hard to bring you the first pictures of the Bimota BX450 dirt bike, ahead of its release at the EICMA show in Milan.

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Too Many Photos of the 2023 Husqvarna FS 450 Supermoto https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2023-husqvarna-fs-450/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-husqvarna-fs-450 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2023-husqvarna-fs-450/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:56:33 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=211586

If you don't have a supermoto already in your garage, can we recommend to you the 2023 Husqvarna FS 450? It's so choice.

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Too Many Photos of the Ducati DesertX in Action https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-desertx-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ducati-desertx-photos https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-desertx-photos/#comments Mon, 09 May 2022 22:18:06 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=210823

Early impressions of the Ducati DesertX are favorable, which only adds to the list of options that are available in the middleweight ADV category.

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Electric Trials Riding Evolves with the Yamaha TY-E 2.0 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/yamaha-ty-e-2-0-electric-trials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yamaha-ty-e-2-0-electric-trials https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/yamaha-ty-e-2-0-electric-trials/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:38:06 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=210460

The Yamaha TY-E 2.0 just officially debuted at the 49th Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and looks to be a promising entry for electric trials riding. We like.

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Yamaha Ends Future Dakar and Rally-Raid Motorcycles Races https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/yamaha-withdraws-dakar-rally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yamaha-withdraws-dakar-rally https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/yamaha-withdraws-dakar-rally/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:09:29 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=209814

After 40 years of participation, Yamaha is pulling out its motorcycle racing program from the Dakar Rally and the other FIM rally-raid races.

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Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid Debuts in Europe for 2022 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-yamaha-tenere-700-world-raid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-yamaha-tenere-700-world-raid https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-yamaha-tenere-700-world-raid/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:03:27 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=209430

The Ténéré 700 family just got a little bigger, with tuning fork brand adding the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid to its ADV lineup for 2022.

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Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid Spotted in European Patents https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/yamaha-tenere-700-raid-patents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yamaha-tenere-700-raid-patents https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/yamaha-tenere-700-raid-patents/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:28:16 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208551

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid has been spotted in European patents looking very production-ready. Will we see the ADV bike debut later this year?

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Mugen Is Finally Going Racing with its Electric Dirt Bike https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/mugen-racing-electric-dirt-bike-fim-e-xplorer-world-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mugen-racing-electric-dirt-bike-fim-e-xplorer-world-cup https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/mugen-racing-electric-dirt-bike-fim-e-xplorer-world-cup/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:37:51 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208532

Iconic motorsport name M-TEC is set to go racing with its Mugen E.Rex electric dirt bike, in the new FIM E-Xplorer World Cup series.

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Alpinestars Debuts A Standalone Airbag System for Off-Road Use https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/alpinestars-tech-air-off-road-v2-airbag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alpinestars-tech-air-off-road-v2-airbag https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/alpinestars-tech-air-off-road-v2-airbag/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:22:39 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208419

The Alpinestars Tech-Air OFF-ROAD V2 is the first publicly available airbag system for off-road riders. It is coming later this year, with a price tag of $900.

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Danilo Petrucci Wins Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/danilo-petrucci-wins-stage-five-dakar-rally-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danilo-petrucci-wins-stage-five-dakar-rally-2022 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/danilo-petrucci-wins-stage-five-dakar-rally-2022/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:31:17 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208371

Ex-MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci made headlines at the Dakar Rally today, winning Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally after Toby Price was handed a time penalty.

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Benelli TRK 800 Adventure Bike Surprises at EICMA https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-benelli-trk-800/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-benelli-trk-800 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-benelli-trk-800/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:50:15 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=207121

The Benelli TRK 800 is a cheap, attractive, and capable middleweight ADV alternative that is made in China. Would you put one in your garage?

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MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 – A Baby Elefant for Asia & Beyond https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/mv-agusta-lucky-explorer-550/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mv-agusta-lucky-explorer-550 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/mv-agusta-lucky-explorer-550/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:01:15 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=206658

MV Agusta has a new 550cc parallel-twin engine, and the first bike its going to be in is the Lucky Explorer 5.5 adventure bike.

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MV Agusta Is Working on a 950cc ADV Bike, And It’s Coming Soon https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/mv-agusta-950cc-adv-bike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mv-agusta-950cc-adv-bike https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/mv-agusta-950cc-adv-bike/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:28:55 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=206137

MV Agusta is working on a 950cc, three-cylinder adventure-tourer with a 21" front wheel and long-travel suspension, and it is coming soon.

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What It’s Like to Ride the Aprilia Tuareg 660, A Review https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/aprilia-tuareg-660-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aprilia-tuareg-660-review https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/aprilia-tuareg-660-review/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:55:12 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=205923

Is the Aprilia Tuareg 660 the goldilocks of the middleweight ADV market? Our ride review explores that very notion. Come give it a read and find out.

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Here’s a Mega Gallery of the Aprilia Tuareg 660 Doing Its Thing https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/aprilia-tuareg-660-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aprilia-tuareg-660-photos https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/aprilia-tuareg-660-photos/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:15:12 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=205642

If you were looking for 179 high-resolution photos of the Aprilia Tuareg 660, then you have come to the right place on the internet.

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Mega Gallery: Husqvarna Norden 901 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/husqvarna-norden-901-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=husqvarna-norden-901-photos https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/husqvarna-norden-901-photos/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:03:06 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=205479

Are you itching to put a Husqvarna Norden 901 in your garage? Let us soothe that itch with these 87 high-resolution photos of this highly anticipated adventure-touring bike.

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The Husqvarna Norden 901 Is Finally Ready for Primetime https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/husqvarna-norden-901/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=husqvarna-norden-901 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/husqvarna-norden-901/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:59:13 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=205409

The Husqvarna Norden 901 is finally here, with a price tag of $14,000 and spec sheet that looks a lot like the base model KTM 890 Adventure.

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The KTM 450 SMR, In Case You Like Orange Supermotos https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-ktm-450-smr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-ktm-450-smr https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-ktm-450-smr/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:56:15 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=203117

For those that bleed the color orange, the KTM 450 SMR is ready for the 2022 model year with 63hp on tap from its wheelie-loving supermoto heart.

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New Triumph Tiger 1200 on the Way with “Significantly Lighter” Weight and More Power https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-tiger-1200/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-triumph-tiger-1200 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-tiger-1200/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:46:15 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202722

A new lighter and more powerful Triumph Tiger 1200 is being teased for the 2022 model year.

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Here is the 2022 Husqvarna FS 450 Supermoto https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-husqvarna-fs-450-supermoto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-husqvarna-fs-450-supermoto https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-husqvarna-fs-450-supermoto/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:28:47 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202683

The world needs more supermotos, and right now Husqvarna is leading the pack. So, here is the the 2022 Husqvarna FS 450. Come drool over it.

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Aprilia Tuareg 660 Finally Breaks Cover with 80hp on Tap https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/2022-aprilia-tuareg-660/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-aprilia-tuareg-660 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/2022-aprilia-tuareg-660/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2021 03:15:56 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201789

Aprilia has just given us our first official look at the new Tuareg 660 adventure bike, quoting 80hp and other specs as well. It looks pretty good, eh?

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Development Underway for Triumph Motocross & Enduro Bikes https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/triumph-announces-development-underway-motocross-enduro-bikes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=triumph-announces-development-underway-motocross-enduro-bikes https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/triumph-announces-development-underway-motocross-enduro-bikes/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:05:57 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201445

An underwhelming reveal of such big news, Triumph has said it is working hard to bring motocross and enduro bikes to its two-wheeled lineup.

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Will a Triumph Dirt Bike Debut Tomorrow? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/triumph-dirt-bikes-debut-tomorrow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=triumph-dirt-bikes-debut-tomorrow https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/triumph-dirt-bikes-debut-tomorrow/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:12:40 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201436

Triumph Motorcycles is teasing something very interesting for tomorrow, and it could be a range of dirt bikes from the British brand.

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