Honda Dirtbike Tech
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.
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
LATEST Honda Dirtbike Tech
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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 -
Yoshimura Announces Camshaft Kit for CRF450R
R&D designed the CRF450R camshaft with a potent curve featuring BIG mid to top-end power and a ton of torque. This means that when you whack open the throttle, you'll get a big hit off the bottom and a huge boost in top end.
Sep. 18, 2009 -
2010 Honda CRF450R
The Honda CRF450R has always been out in front. But now it?s WAY out in front. We took the best MX bike in the class for six years running and made it better in every way. Easier to ride.
Sep. 18, 2009 -
2010 Honda CRF250R Motorcycle
Abandoning the engine and chassis from the previous generation CRF250 gave them freedom to create a whole new fuel-injected Unicam® engine that utilizes new space- and weight-saving technologies that better integrate the powerplant into an entirely ne
Sep. 16, 2009 -
New Roost Guard From Yoshimura for CRF450R
The new Yoshimura Carbon Fiber Roost Guard not only protects the Honda's header from damage from rocks, dirt, mud and debris
Aug. 12, 2009 -
Yoshimura Announces New RS4 for 2010 Honda CRF250
Yoshimura will be offering several different configurations of the RS4 for the 2010 CRF250 from a Stainless Slip-on to the factory Titanium Full System for ultimate racing performance.
Aug. 10, 2009 -
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 -
GET 42% MORE COOLANT CAPACITY WITH FLUIDYNE® POWERSPORTS 2009 & 2010 HONDA CRF450R RADIATORS
Replacement radiators for the new-generation, fuel-injected Honda CRF450R that feature 42 percent more fluid capacity, lower coolant temperatures and greater strength than stock, all with the convenience of direct-fit mounting.
Jul. 30, 2009 -
RACE TECH DEVELOPS GOLD VALVE KIT FOR STEERING DAMPER
The CMGV 2001 Gold Valve Kit comes with a Gold Valve, Ultra-low friction piston band and instructions for 3 damping options: soft, standard and hard.
Apr. 17, 2009 -
Yoshimura Powers Up the Honda CRF 50
Yoshimura has the answer for those wanting more for their Honda CRF50. Yoshimura's Bore Up Kit adds tons of torque and overall power everywhere by upping the displacement from 50cc all the way up to a whopping 88cc.
Apr. 16, 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 -
Yoshimura Offers Replacement Honda Headers for CRF450R
Yoshimura has just announced that CRF450R replacement headers are now available that will fit either the Honda stock muffler or a Yoshimura RS-4 exhaust. These mandrel bent headers have larger diameter tubing for smoother power delivery and are available
Mar. 02, 2009 -
Yoshimura Announces Second Generation PIM Unit for Fuel Injected ATVs, UTVs and Dirt Bikes
The PIM-2 comes with two maps for either a Yoshimura Slip-on or Full System exhaust with additional maps available on the Yoshimura website. Or make your own map with a laptop and a USB cable! An optional handlebar switch is also available for easy map sw
Feb. 11, 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
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