Road Dirt Crew

Dual Sport and Adventure Motorcycles

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jun 2, 2022 | Bikes & Gear, Ride Life |

A reader emailed us recently with the question, “What do you see as the major differences between dual sport bikes and adventure bikes?” We thought that to be a worthy inquiry, so we will share our observations here. The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC.org) lumps both together in a category they call “dual-purpose” in regards to overall motorcycle sales, but are they really quite different motorbike types? Both are road-ready and dirt-worthy, so why not classify them together?

Road Trip Preparation

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | May 31, 2022 | Bikes & Gear, Rides & Roads |

Road tripping on your bike is an excellent way to visit scenic locations while celebrating your love for riding. However, bringing all the necessary supplies on your trip is essential to having the best experience. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most critical items you’ll need for your trip. Read on to learn our ultimate motorcycle road trip packing list.

BTR Returns At VIR

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | May 18, 2022 | Industry & Racing |

Women racers and builders are reaching new heights in road racing in 2022, as the groundbreaking Royal Enfield “Build. Train. Race.” (BTR) program prepares to launch their biggest season yet. Fifteen women from across the United States, from different age groups and varied backgrounds, will come together for the six-round exhibition series starting this weekend, May 20-22, as part of the MotoAmerica race season at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.

A Trip Back To The Bronx

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | May 6, 2022 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing |

Now we’ve caught wind that the Bronx project might not actually be dead in the water, but may have only been on suspension. Several clues from sources we’ve read indicate we might still see a Bronx naked sport in the not-too-distant future. Here’s hoping!

Tomac Takes Supercross 2022 Title

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | May 2, 2022 | Industry & Racing |

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac earned his second Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in front of a home-state crowd inside Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo. Tomac’s fifth place finish at round 16 of the 17-round series gave the 29-year old racer the championship on points, and the distinction of being the oldest rider to capture the Supercross Championship in the sport’s 49-year history.

Royal Enfield Expands BTR Road Racing for 2022

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Feb 11, 2022 | Industry & Racing |

The field is set for the 2022 Royal Enfield “Build. Train. Race.” (BTR) season, and as promised, the new program is the largest yet. The BTR Road Race roster doubles in size from the previous season, with 15 women on the grid, and the Royal Enfield exhibition is set to visit six MotoAmerica venues in 2022. Professional road racer and crew chief Melissa Paris also returns to Royal Enfield BTR as the mentor to the women through each phase of the program.

Legendary Bikes: Kawasaki Z1 900 Super Four

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 31, 2022 | Legendary Bikes |

With the recent advent of the 50th Anniversary Kawasaki Z line, we thought a look back at the makings of this iconic motorcycle might be in order. Our friends at the Throttlestop Museum in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin have a pristine original Z1 900, and some fascinating details about it’s rapid, desperate development that arguably produced the world’s first “superbike”. If you’re a fan of 1960s-70s motorcycles, this story with fascinate you. If you’re not, you just might become one after this tale.

Harley-Davidson Unveils 2022 ST and CVO Motorcycles

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 26, 2022 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing |

Harley-Davidson adds performance and factory-custom style to its 2022 motorcycle line with the reveal of eight new models, each powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117, the most-powerful factory-installed engine offered by Harley-Davidson. New models include the Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST in the Grand American Touring line, the more powerful Low Rider S, and the new Low Rider ST Cruiser models, and four super-premium models from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO).

Kawasaki Marks 50 Years of the Z

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 12, 2022 | Bikes & Gear |

Kawasaki just pulled the wraps off a set of four 50th Anniversary Z models, commemorating the iconic original Z machines- the Z900, Z650, Z900RS and Z650RS. Kawasaki has long utilized the “Z” moniker to make the statement that like the last letter of the alphabet, the Z line represents the ultimate in motorcycling. Whether that’s true or not is in the eye of the beholder (and rider), but the Z bikes have always been dominators in their respective categories. This family of motorcycles has certainly grown into one of the brand’s core lineups.