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The motorcycling world is full of stories, yet most of them have never been uncovered. And here we *hopefully* come into play!
So… What Exactly is Dirt Bike Hill Climbing?
Flying bikes, 1000cc monsters and swing arms longer than a limo. It's just a few of the commonly seen things in hill climbing, and even though they can look a bit odd... What is this sport? How does it work?
Thanks to Keegan from Goon Climbers for helping out with the research of this video!
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When Honda Took a 2 Stroke to Dakar!
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The Honda EXP-2 was a great race bike. For its first year, it dominated the 2 stroke classes and came in close on the overall rally standings. And still, after one year, Honda ended it. This dirt bike was meant to save the 2 stroke, but it was a bit too little too late. The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. What I use to make these v...
Too Slow for Dakar! - Yamaha XT600 Tenere
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The Yamaha XT600 Tenere is nothing less than an icon. And yet, an icon that never managed to achieve its original purpose. So... What happened? Thanks to Josef from Transylvanian Racer for providing this Tenere! His links are below! transylvanian.racer rust.and.dust.ro The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using the...
The Man Keeping Vintage Dirt Bikes Alive!
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It's easy to let go of old bikes once they're not up to modern standards. To discard them, and throw them into a pile. All the old Teneres, Honda, Yamahas... But one guy in Romania is trying to keep these beasts alive and running! transylvanian.racer rust.and.dust.ro The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them....
Remember AWD Dirt Bikes?
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The Yamaha WR450F 2 Trac was supposed to be the revolution in dirt bikes! With an AWD system that was clever and minimalist, it even got to launch on the commercial markets! So... What happened? Why did it disappear? Why did 2WD motorcycle never really catch on? The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. What I use to make these videos: M...
Dakar’s Best Kept Secret - How Map Men Shaped the Rally!
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In a race as big as the Dakar, teams will do anything to gain an advantage... as long as it's legal. The Map Men have always had a bit of a tabu status between fans, but in this video we'll clear out the air. What were they, who were they, and was it technically allowed? And who better to tell this story than the person who brought this practice in the digital era! The links below are affiliate...
How a Plane Crash Ended this Dirt Bike Company! - Highland Documentary
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When a Swedish racer found an engine platform, a spark was lit up and he went to found one of the most innovative dirt bike manufacturers, Highland Motorcycles! Unfortunately, not all stories have a happy ending, and this was no exception. 2:24 Humble Beginning 3:50 The Folan Side 5:58 The Bikes 12:07 All The Eggs in One Basket 13:19 The American Dream 16:00 The Revolution Begins 25:15 A Bright...
The Day Honda Ended KTM’s Dakar Domination!
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The day KTM's 18 year long Dakar domination ended was a day of joy for Honda. But not many know about the long, tedious efforts the manufacturer had to go through to get there! The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. What I use to make these videos: MacBook - amzn.to/4aE8wwL Fujifilm XH-2S (Main Camera) - amzn.to/3UiC6RJ Fujifilm XT-3 ...
I Tried Chasing My Romaniacs Dream!
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Finishing Romaniacs Bronze class has been a dream of mine for years on end, and in 2024, I finally decided to chase that dream! And it went... Well... 0:01 Intro 2:18 Prologue 9:24 Off Road Day 1 18:38 Off Road Day 2 39:10 How hard is Bronze class... really? The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. What I use to make these videos: MacBo...
The Unknown Story of Dakar’s Most Dominant Motorcycle! - KTM 450 Rally
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The KTM 450 Rally is by far the most dominant motorcycle to ever face the Dakar. The stats prove it. But for how well known it has become, its back story is even more interesting! The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. Rally Replica... Replica amzn.to/4g8OkX3 What I use to make these videos: MacBook - amzn.to/4aE8wwL Fujifilm XH-2S (M...
So … What Exactly is the Maico 700 Two Stroke?
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The Maico 700, also known as the ATK Intimidator 700, or the Zabel 700. A bike platform that caught many names, and yet one that I think remains a bit misunderstood up to this day. The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. What I use to make these videos: MacBook - amzn.to/4aE8wwL Fujifilm XH-2S (Main Camera) - amzn.to/3UiC6RJ Fujifilm X...
How a 26yo CEO Saved Royal Enfield!
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Royal Enfield was on the brinks of bankruptcy. Multiple times. And yes, in the early 2000s, a young CEO took charge, and the way he did it managed to bring the motorcycling company back on track! The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. What I use to make these videos: MacBook - amzn.to/4aE8wwL Fujifilm XH-2S (Main Camera) - amzn.to/3Ui...
The Shocking Way Cagiva Lost the Dakar… in 20km!
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One of the greatest duels in Dakar history, a duel between Cagiva and Honda, between Hubert Auriol and Cyril Neveu. A battle that will forever be remembered in the history books, because people like Auriol have given this sport so much more! The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. Auriol's book "Un Histoire D'Homme": amzn.to/3A6Jg4T Wh...
The Unknown Truth Behind KTM's TPI!
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Check out Enduro Ride and book your tour in Bulgaria by visiting the link below! enduro-ride.com/ Also make sure to check their socials! IG: endurorideteam FB: enduroride The KTM TPI technology was years in the making, with the Austrians having to pivot multiple times in order to achieve the end product. But, as sometimes things go, nothing is straight forward... The ...
The Battle That Crowned No Champion! - BMW HP2 VS KTM 950 Super Enduro
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What happens when BMW feels like its falling behind, and has to try to reinvent itself in order not to lose the off road market? Well, a short but intense rivalry is born, where KTM and the Bavarians came up with some crazy machines in order to prove themselves! The links below are affiliate links, we get a commission every time you make a purchase using them. Check out the 2006 Erzberg Rodeo M...
The Day I Rediscovered My Passion for Riding Dirt Bikes!
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The Day I Rediscovered My Passion for Riding Dirt Bikes!
When Yamaha Took a 4 Cylinder Superbike to Dakar!
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When Yamaha Took a 4 Cylinder Superbike to Dakar!
When BMW Tried to Re-Invent the Dirt Bike! - G450X
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When BMW Tried to Re-Invent the Dirt Bike! - G450X
Not The Hero We Deserve… - Honda Transalp 650
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Not The Hero We Deserve… - Honda Transalp 650
Too Fast For Dakar! - KTM 950 Rally
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Too Fast For Dakar! - KTM 950 Rally
My Ultimate Enduro / Rally Dirt Bike Setup! - KTM 450 EXC-F 2024
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My Ultimate Enduro / Rally Dirt Bike Setup! - KTM 450 EXC-F 2024
I Bought KTM's Most Useless Bike! - KTM 450 EXC-F 2024
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I Bought KTM's Most Useless Bike! - KTM 450 EXC-F 2024
The Unsung Stories of a Dakar Legend! - Simon Marcic
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The Unsung Stories of a Dakar Legend! - Simon Marcic
I Used To Make Fun Of The BMW R1150GS…
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I Used To Make Fun Of The BMW R1150GS…
The Dirt Bike That Predicted The Future... 15 Years Ago! - Ossa TRI280 (Explorer)
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The Dirt Bike That Predicted The Future... 15 Years Ago! - Ossa TRI280 (Explorer)
The Dirt Bike That Followed No Rules! - Buell Griffin Project
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The Dirt Bike That Followed No Rules! - Buell Griffin Project
So... What Exactly is the HERO Dakar Rally Bike?
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So... What Exactly is the HERO Dakar Rally Bike?
Why Chinese Bikes Suddenly Became Good! - The KOVE & CFMOTO Story
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Why Chinese Bikes Suddenly Became Good! - The KOVE & CFMOTO Story
The European Takeover - Why Japan can’t build Proper Enduro bikes …
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The European Takeover - Why Japan can’t build Proper Enduro bikes …
I Tried Loving The 2023 KTM 790 Adventure…
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I Tried Loving The 2023 KTM 790 Adventure…
Be easy to do on an electric bike...
Very nice video !!! Very usefull information !!!
My wife's company makes protection wears for sport (its a big company you will all know the name of), and a part of that includes offroad, MX segment - which is steadily decreasing every year here in the US and Europe. Off road & dual sport is a decreasing market - buyers are more interested in simple urban transportations - like scramblers and ADV bikes which they never take on serious off road. Also, 60% of motorcycle buyers NEVER buys new bikes - they only buy used (per insurance companies). So bike manufacturers are not only competing with each other, they have to compete against used market. Thus, Japanese 4 has moved into urban mobility (scooters and smaller bikes) market and also hugely invested in the developing countries in the 90s. To give you the idea, the smallest of the Japanese 4, Suzuki's case: As of 2022/23, their annual PROFIT (not sales) in one major developing market of India matches the entire global revenue/sales figure of KTM. KTM and BMW are so far behind that of Japanese 4 in developing countries that they have to share factories with local manufacturers such as CF Moto / Bajaj in order to break into their markets - not only losing out on profit but also on cost of market as well. So don't worry about Japanese 4 - they know what they are doing and it's not like they don't know how to make a good bikes - they will wipe out KTM if they choose to (they have quality and tech on their side...and huge logistics that KTM will never catch up with). Its just that the off road market (and Sports bike market too) is no longer worth putting lots of resources to when you have much larger piece of pie available to you. Especially true when we have Euro 6 kicking in soon with much stricter access to trails and parks these days.
Kudos to the guy in the stock Suzuki who finished the impossible climb
Someone had to document the weird bikes / Cineva trebuia să documenteze și motocicletele dubioase 😂 🎉
My Maternal grandfather was a hill climber and cross country racer on Indian motorcycles in the 1920’s and 30’s in Southern California, Nevada and Colorado at Pikes Peak. That is until he lost part of his right foot in a crash while racing the Reno to Vegas in the 30’s. Grandma put her foot down demanding enough was enough. Lol!
Found you about a month ago and I absolutely love your videos ❤
Why is the guy filming himself in the dark ? To not being seen ?
Your channel reminds me of fort nine, high quality educational videos. i hope it works out well for you one day as you definitely put in the work !
I’m a pretty bad rider on trails and dirt, but a few years ago I had the chance to ride a Christini Honda with a bunch of much more experienced riders. The confidence boost was miraculous and I was able to keep up with the group in very gnarly single track trails, water crossings, and mud. However I understand why better riders don’t need the advantage. Which makes me wonder why not put the system on ADV bikes? Bikes that are often ridden by less experienced older riders who haven’t been riding trails since they were teenagers (like me). A Tenere 700 with 2wd would be a dream
Call it wonky but I’ve always built what I wanted. Whether a downhill BMX bicycle with a road bike crank set for it’s bigger chain wheel or my saw for cutting seasoned oak for grilling only. Don’t get me started on air cooled boxer engines. I could build one in my sleep.
Your videos are phenomenal. The only channels putting out videos on the same level as yours have millions of subscribers
Will be there soon im sure
Love your videos❤
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I try to search all of this secret in 4 years in google, wiki,scribd, internet archive and i dont get anything information of this bike technical engine. its interesting to learn how the fuel proagation in the cylinder bang the gas and reducing a half or more emission than conventional 2 stroke. This exp 2 engine is so unique and so misterious like B2 bomber. Honda technology back then was two step ahead than any other competitor of 2 stroke engine. I search it in a year until i found this videos. Thanks dude. 👍 Edit : arggh the extinction of two stroke engine still make me sad. And this engine got forgotten in decades.
Great video Sir. You’re nearing professional documentary level with your format and quality! Loved this vid because I learned much and because it was so well made! Keep up the good work. I’m now a new subscriber. Also, I hope KTM recovers, I’d hate to see them have to leave MotoGP for financial reasons.
Beside the subject, great quality video remind me the Fortnine style of shots and edits, ofcourse is a compliment New sub and thanks for this awsome one!
46 years of riding on more than 30 bikes of all types. My R1150GS stands out amongst them all as my favourite by far !
so what exactly did HTC learn after their return...? you never went into details .
I remember this bike been waiting awhile for more information about it. Thanks
Everything is not easy.... You have to workhard
I have the same motorcycle I can describe it like a childhood crush unforgettable. My longest ride was 650km with one coffee stop it feels amazing once you have it you don't want anything else it's more than enough.
The switching of the narrator's voice is so irritating to me. I'm just trying to be honest from my stand point
who needs e-start lmao fuck that shit
the 2nd time pollutes more? yes and no, because it has not evolved as much, but a question the 4T consumes me and rejects less pollution but asks for more parts, + search, + engine oil + heat ...
Japanese makers are way too ignorant about india. Both Yamaha and Honda release outdated bikes in india.. especially Honda.
what a legend. Great to see a bit more of the unsung heroes of Dakar.
Manufacturers build according to community wishes. BUYERS community wishes. You express opinions. I BUY. And I love this bike and I am buying it right now. Fuck your community opinion. I love it as a black sheep. Fuck your opinion once again. Get some gym if u dont like it.
good one
Imagine this technology on a Yamaha 700 raptor. It would be a straight Hoss on muddy trails, and be way lighter than a Kodiak 700 or Grizzly 700.
Both wheel drive seems more appropriate
You can still plate a 2 stroke in the USA. My KDX is plated.
Another handful of interesting information about old motorcycles👍
Awesome video love from 🇮🇳
Today the would instal an electric motor to the front wheel. Like a hybrid.
its so weird that this came into my youtube feed, i just finished building an awd 3000w ebike this week, i started with a folding 1500w fat tire ridstar h26, but i added a second 1500w motor, battery and controller to the front wheel, the right hand does the rear throttle and brake and the left hand does the front throttle and brake, its crazy how easy it it to go over obstacles with instant torque control to each individual wheel, and as an added bonus i can ride it in the park and through bike lanes in traffic without arising suspicion "im just another bicycle" (as long as i dont ride like an asshole)
Good review/documentary. With todays tech and materials I think they could modify this system to work very good on dirt bikes.
Way cheaper with an electric front motor. Way more simple to work on and better control
Bring back strokers
now i want something i cant have because its a collectors item, i want a yamaha 2 trac
well done. cheers
4-stroke racing just sucks. I still miss the 2-stroke 500cc GP bikes, and even the 500cc motocross bikes.
hate to tell you a dirt is not the cure for so called globe warming issue
素晴らしい。
What a story!
This is remarkable. Thanks for presenting. Awesome the parallels to the stonework on the American continent
Fuck California fuck Europe they are genuinely ruining everything not only motorcycle and cars wise, everything
Im 59 now, was 14 when I first handled a Bullet which had the gear shift on the right and brake on the left. I was skinny and people would wonder how this kid rides this beast. Starting the bike needed some skill as you had to decompress and level the amp meter before you venture to kick start the beast, not done correctly and it would punish you! Along the way I made some good friends who were bullet owners and wanted to do some hands on maintenance and oil changes which I would readily do in exchange to get an opportunity to ride the beast! I could not afford to buy one.One of these friends changed my life for the better, I moved to the Gulf. Had to keep biking on the back burner as I got employed, got married, kids. The time has come, as kids have grown up and I have retired. Here I am scouting to buy the Royal Enfield classic, to fulfil my dream and ride the beast .....once again! Thank you Sid, for bringing glory to this brand which was kind of almost forgotten.
I had a Yamaha 1982 IT250H. Loved that bike.
Raiders of the **** ARC !! But. But. But. But. In 2025, with modern electronics, what if they wafted a small mist of hydrogen gas into the cyclinder when the ARC envelope was exceeded? Would that not revolutionise the burn cycle?