The new Zero Motorcycles XE and XB are shaking things up. Long known for crafting electric bikes that push boundaries but stretch wallets, Zero’s latest move is aimed at expanding access.
Their new “All Access” plan promises to deliver six new models under $10k, built for the entry-level market. Of course, you won’t get Zero’s top-tier specs at these prices, but they’ve packed plenty of punch into these budget rides.
Continue reading “Check Out the Zero Motorcycles XE and XB Affordable Bikes”Well, California’s gone and done it. After years of confusion, frustration, and dust-ups over off-highway competition vehicles, they’ve signed Senate Bill 708 into law. Governor Gavin Newsom put his pen to paper on September 22, ushering in a fresh permit program to replace the now-defunct Red Sticker Program, which was cut in 2021 by the California Air Resources Board.
Continue reading “California Signs Motorcycle Competition Permit Law for Sanctioned Events”Public lands—something we all cherish, right? Well, apparently not by everyone. If you’ve been paying attention to the news much, you’d know it’s more complicated than a Sunday drive. Utah’s legislature has been in a tug-of-war with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over 14 million acres. They’ve been itching to privatize it under the guise of “states’ rights,” and now the BLM has handed them a golden opportunity with its Bears Ears National Monument management plan.
Continue reading “BLM Will Close Access to Trails for Off-Roaders, Furthering the March to Mess Up Public Land”In the blistering heat of the Mexican desert, where the horizon shimmers and the sand never seems to end, the Ducati DesertX Rally found itself in its natural element—the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.
Continue reading “The DesertX Rally Takes On the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally”The Leatt Moto 4.5 X-Flow is a great option for off-road riders. It’s stylish and breathable and provides everything you need in an off-road jacket. Let’s take a closer look.
Continue reading “Leatt Moto 4.5 X-Flow Jacket”Watch this guy transform an engineless dirt bike into a functioning machine with an oddball engine.
I recently spent a little time riding dirt bikes at an off-road park in Indiana and had a blast. That got me thinking a lot about scramblers, dirt bikes, and other off-road machines.
Then I came across this guy who swapped a Predator 212cc engine from Harbor Freight into a dirt bike frame.
Continue reading “Predator 212cc Engine Swap Into Dirt Bike Frame”There’s a lot to love about Honda’s off-road and dual-sport bikes, and the CRF450L Rally Concept could be the company’s next addition to its lineup.
The concept bike is a little more suited for the road than the backcountry, but the Dakar-inspired bike still boasts a lot of off-road equipment. Continue reading “The Honda CRF450L Rally Concept Looks Awesome”
