Motocross Mania

Like a lot of riders, I’ve always had a strange fascination with TM motorcycles. There’s something about trick, limited-run off-road bikes that really grabs my attention, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t admire those lightning-fast Italians on their mysteriously blue (formerly pink) steeds. In fact, I spent two seasons as an amateur racer aboard full-size TM 80s (a 125cc chassis with an 80cc engine in it, much to the rulebook-twisting frustration of my local AMA referee, I might add), and my experience with the bikes was definitely a positive one. It’s safe to say that most riders don’t have anything against TMs, but perhaps due to apprehension or just a general distrust of the unfamiliar bikes the brand hasn’t seemed to gain much traction in the U.S.

Photo Gallery: 2011 TM EN 250 – Dirt Rider Magazine

You may think of Scott Sports as primarily being a goggle manufacturer, but there is a whole lot more to the Idaho-based company than just tear-offs and tinted lenses. In fact, the Scott Sports empire is divided into several sport-specific segments that encompass everything from trail running and mountain biking to winter sports and motosports, with new innovations and products being added to the ever-growing line on a regular basis. Dirt Rider recently visited Scott’s HQ in Sun Valley for a full look at the diverse range of 2012 products, as well as a peek at the inner workings of this longstanding company. Here’s what we came back with:

Photo Gallery: First Look: Scott Sports 2012 Product Line – Dirt Rider Magazine

At an airplane themed press launch in San Diego, California, Scott gear made the jump from goggles to full-line gear. Now intending to dress riders from head to toe, the most popular goggle company is looking for a bright future in moto gear.

Photo Gallery: Scott Gear Ready For Takeoff – Dirt Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: Scott Gear Ready For Takeoff – Dirt Rider Magazine

The Italian Trade Commission took us to the EICMA trade show in Milan, Italy this year, and we decided to bring you along.

Photo Gallery: IL Borsone (Gear Bag) – Dirt Rider Magazine

In the current state of off-road motorcycles, there are few firsts. New models from the popular stable of brands are molded, updated copies of copies with new originals brought in every third or fourth revision. With the addition of the BMW G450X, that sequence has been interrupted. Now there’s something completely new.

Photo Gallery: BMW G450X First Ride – Dirt Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: BMW G450X First Ride – Dirt Rider Magazine