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Ducati Desmo 450 EDX: A Closer First Look

Posted on December 17, 2025 by MotoADVR

In late 2023, Ducati announced its intentions to enter the off-road racing scene. Ducati finished in the top 10 of MXGP in Europe this year, with announcements for the factory supercross team for 2026 here in the States. On the heels of the motocross bike, their cross-country (hare scramble) machine is just starting to hit dealer floors, and presumably an enduro bike shortly behind it. As an amateur XC racer, I was anxious to see the new Ducati up close, including a better look under the covers, considering this is one of the first “EDX” (Enduro-cross) machines to be unpacked in America. Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Dual-Sports

Posted on February 17, 2025 by MotoADVR

“A race bike with a plate a dual-sport does not make.” The American moto media has applied the label “Dual-Sport” to motorcycles like the Tenere 700 the same as it describes the CRF450RL. A club of baggers bros can ride … Continue reading →

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Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Winter Podcast update

Posted on December 12, 2023 by MotoADVR

After another summer of riding and racing, the Unscripted Podcast is back on the air. My apologies as life took a firm hand on the wheel last spring, but we’ve got a solid list of guests lined up this winter. … Continue reading →

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Racing Dirtbikes: Reflections on Cross-Country Racing

Posted on January 2, 2022 by MotoADVR

failure is an experience we want to avoid. Wearing mismatched socks, getting toilet paper stuck to your shoes, and dumping your motorcycle in the parking lot tend to induce feelings of embarrassment. Unfortunately, that aspect of human nature can also prevent us from taking risks; which in turn tends to prevent us from experiencing life’s greatest “highs”. Continue reading →

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