Honda Features
Honda is the largest motorcycle producer in the world. For dirt bikes, it offers dual-sport models for on- and off-road use, trail and motocross models. The dual-sport lineup is headlined with the XR650L, while the trail and motocross lines feature a number of different models in the CRF line. Honda is unique in that it only offers four-stroke-powered dirt bikes.
LATEST Honda Features
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Review: 2013 Honda CRF450X
We review Honda's dominant off-road racer, the CRF450X
Sep. 04, 2013 -
Honda Announces New and Updated 2014 Off-Road Models
New CRF125F dirt bikes and updated FourTrax ATVs highlight 2014 line
Jul. 19, 2013 -
JCR Honda Earns Bike Win at 2011 Baja 1000 [Video]
Honda continues its Baja dominance, as JCR Honda earns the overall dirt bike win at the 2011 SCORE Baja 1000
Nov. 19, 2011 -
History of Honda Dirt Bikes, Part Two
Honda off-road motorcycles such as CR250R Elsinore, XR500, CR480R, XR600 and more.
Dec. 08, 2010 -
History of Honda Dirt Bikes – Part One
Off-road Honda beginnings with the Mini, Mighty, Hawk, Scrambler, Elsinore, XRs and the Future.
Nov. 15, 2010 -
Don't Ask: Super Hunky Answers Your Dirt Bike Tech Questions (May)
Super Hunky returns to answer more dirt bike tech questions. You have been duly warned, so don't snivel.
May. 03, 2010 -
Dirt Bike Handling Upgrades You Can Do
Make your dirt bike suit your riding style with just a wrench.
Apr. 19, 2010 -
Don't Ask: Dirt Bike Tech Questions Answered (April)
Sieman "Super Hunky" tackles reader dirt bike questions about a Honda CRF230F, a Yamaha YZ125, a Kawasaki KX60, a Yamaha TTR230 and more.
Apr. 12, 2010 -
Closer Look at Factory Motocross & Supercross Bikes
Here's a quick walk through the pits of the Toronto round of the AMA Supercross Series, the FIM World Enduro Championship and the Canadian National Motocross Series.
Mar. 17, 2010 -
Don't Ask: Super Hunky is At It Again
Rick Sieman answers your dirtbike questions on crank stuffers, silencers, glowing pipes and crud in your bowl. Or is it called "mung"?
Aug. 01, 2009 -
Project Comparison: Honda CRF230F and Yamaha TTR-230R
We started with the Honda CRF230F and later on, due to an avalanche of mail, proceeded to work on a Yamaha TTR-230R. Both of these bikes are inexpensive, very reliable and parts are reasonable.
Apr. 14, 2009 -
They Call It Kermit - The Fastest Frog On Two Wheels
Kermit started out as a 1980 KX125 rolling chassis that Joe found on Craig's List for fifty bucks. The Maico forks and Yamaha front wheel are a fluke.
Mar. 05, 2009 -
Don't Ask: Dirtbike Reader Questions
Our readers defend two of SuperHunky's Ten Worst Bikes Ever, and he dusts off the archives for an original ad for the Maverick Mini Trail bike.
Feb. 02, 2009 -
Project Honda CRF230F: It's all about the Forks
Rick answers dirtbike reader questions about forks, wheels, forks, jetting, and forks.
Jan. 21, 2009 -
Project Honda CRF230F: Carb Swap
In first or second gear at low speeds, when you try to roll the throttle on, you get an immediate response that's hard to control. This is exactly the kind of thing you don't need when trail riding on tight trails.
Dec. 11, 2008 -
Project Honda CRF230F: More Reader Questions Answered
Tire pressure, changing the oil and making the stock battery last. Rick answers them all - nicely this time.
Nov. 17, 2008 -
Project Honda CRF230F: Answers and Illustrations
I purchased a 2008 CRF230L in April and love riding again after 20 years. I would like to stiffen up the suspension and get some more power from the bike. How does this bike differ from the CRF230F?
Oct. 09, 2008 -
Project Honda CRF230F: Reader Questions
Question: I was wondering about changing the clutchs there a lock nut on there but im not sure if ts reversd threads or what cause i cant seem to get it off. what should i do ?
Sep. 07, 2008 -
Project Honda 230F More Questions Answered
Readers try their own hands removing air restrictions, powering 'em up, and smoothing out the ride. Others are new to the project series and just getting started with questions.
Jun. 11, 2008 -
Project Dirtbike CRF 230F
When Honda released their new "L" version of the CRF230F, people wondered how the street bike differed from the off-road version. Of course, there's no one better to check into it than Rick Sieman...
May. 12, 2008
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