Road Dirt

Month: September 2026

2026 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT SE: Final Impressions

Posted by Ted Edwards | Sep 8, 2026 | Bikes & Gear |

I remember how it felt the first time. At nine years old I threw a leg over a Honda Trail 90 and basked in the discovery of power, speed, wind and freedom, like God was pedaling my Schwinn Stingray, thrusting me forward with each twist of my mighty right wrist. I explored fields, streets and Pacific Northwest mountains just outside my back door with my smelly metal missile that opened up the world. Any motorcycle that recaptures that feeling of youth, the reason why we ride in the first place, is worth every cent. I never thought I would find it in a Honda Rebel.

Pin The throttle Uphill: Motorcycle Hill Climb Racing

Posted by Rob Brooks | Sep 3, 2026 | Industry & Racing |

We recently received a press release from the AMA about their August hill climb races. The sight of stretched swingarms, crazy knobby tires digging and slinging rooster tails of dirt, and the steep hills these bikes and riders were attempting to ascend as fast as possible, just arrested our attention. Motorcycle hill climbing is as wild as it looks.

Solo Moto: A Light In The Darkness

Posted by Neale Bayly | Sep 1, 2026 | Ride Life |

When God told Sergey Lysak to prepare for war on February 21, 2022, no one took him seriously. As Putin massed troops on the Ukrainian border, most people thought it was nothing more than a military exercise. Sergey knew war was coming though, and that he needed to be ready. Stockpiling food, money and other resources, Sergey brought his team to the family home in Hostomel. He knew fuel and transport would be needed, then made sure cars were fueled and people had cash.
He told everyone to be ready.