Road Dirt Crew

Goodbye, Ron Mass

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Feb 13, 2023 | Legendary Bikes, Ride Life |

We found out over the weekend that retired AMA Pro road racer Ron Mass died last month from complications of COVID-19 pneumonia. Ron was 74 years old.

High Tech Motorcycle Helmets

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 27, 2023 | Bikes & Gear |

In the modern era, protective helmets made their appearances outside of war in the fields of firefighting, horseback riding, skiing, and American football, to name a few. However, it wasn’t until 1953 that the first motorcycle helmet (made from rubber and cork) was patented for commercial sale.

Harley-Davidson To Celebrate 120 Years In Grand Fashion

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 20, 2023 | Legendary Bikes, Ride Life |

Harley-Davidson turns 120 years old this summer, and they are planning a massive party to celebrate. From new special edition models to world class musical acts, the party kicks off July 13-16 across multiple venues in and around Milwaukee, the birthplace of the brand back in 1903.

Dakar 2023 Dramatic Finale

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 16, 2023 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life |

We here at Road Dirt absolutely love following the annual Dakar Rally-Raid. It is the most incredible race on the planet. Crossing inhospitable, otherworldly, vast open landscapes, just finishing the grueling odyssey is an achievement in and of itself. From intense heat to freezing nights, dry desert dunes to drenching downpours, those who undertake this grueling contest are another level of courage or crazy.

Dramatic 2023 Supercross Season Opener

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 9, 2023 | Industry & Racing |

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took a wild and hard-fought victory at the opening round of the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, an event that also paid points as the opening round of the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship series. After a tough battle through the pack, Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb locked down second place inside a packed Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Southern California. After leading several laps late in the race, Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton took the third spot on the podium in this historical 50th year of the Supercross championship. In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence nabbed the opening win with a wire-to-wire victory.

Ricky Brabec Exits The Dakar 2023 Rally

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 4, 2023 | Industry & Racing |

The legendary Dakar Rally-Raid launched out on its annual run over the New Years weekend, and already two frontrunners and podium favorites have crashed out of the race- two time race winner Sam Sunderland of Great Britain, and 2020 Dakar champ Ricky Brabec of the United States. This opens the doors for hard chargers Daniel Sanders of Australia and young Americans Mason Klein and Skyler Howes to make their runs at glory in the harsh lands of the Saudi Arabian peninsula.

Eye Candy: MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Dec 14, 2022 | Bikes & Gear |

Now the Italians have upped the ante again, by debuting an all-new Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro. It’s limited edition, so out of reach numerically and economically for most, but who among us doesn’t enjoy gazing and gawking at a rolling piece of exquisite motorcycle art? This Serie Oro build most certainly is that. MV Agusta didn’t even debut it at EICMA, opting to unveil it at a “more intimate” gathering nearby, with company dignitaries and select media present. And of course, Ago himself in attendance.

New Royal Enfield 650 Coming to North America

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Nov 14, 2022 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing |

EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori), or the Milan Motorcycle Shows is an annual trade show in Milan, Italy featuring brands from around the world debuting their next model year motorcycles. The six day event heralds the end of one riding season while showcasing what’s coming in the next. From what we gather there weren’t a great many head-turning reveals, but a few notable exceptions caught our eyes, like the new Suzuki powerplant and bikes we discussed last week. We’ll share a few more interesting unveilings in the days and weeks ahead. We continue with this notable new bike coming from Royal Enfield in 2023.

Suzuki Unveils New Motor, New Motorcycles At EICMA

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Nov 9, 2022 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing |

Suzuki pulled the wraps off a completely new motor this week at the EICMA in Milan, Italy, and introduced the first two bikes that will utilize the mill, the 2023 GSX-8S and V-Strom 800DE. With this completely new mill for the brand, and two bikes it will first appear in, Suzuki seems committed to manufacturing a versatile powerplant that can be put to use in an ever wider array of motorcycles in the future.