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First looks, comparisons, and ownership notes for dual-sport and dirt platforms.
GuideA practical pre-purchase checklist for used dual-sports: title/VIN, hours vs miles, oil leaks, wheel bearings, valve service history, crash damage, and a sane test ride. Evergreen guidance — not a price guide with invented values.
GuideA clear category explainer: plated dual-sports vs off-road-only dirt bikes — lighting, mirrors, emissions, weight, tires, and where each tool wins. Public category facts only; not a ridden shootout.
GuideA street-legal dual-sport shortlist comparison built from publicly known category facts — displacement class, typical use cases, and ownership tradeoffs. Dealer pricing is labeled check-dealer; this is not a ridden long-term review.
First LookFullnoise reports the MY27 Sherco Factory Enduro range landing in Australia with updated ergonomics, selected two-stroke transmission refinements, new seat/graphics/battery, and Akrapovic exhaust on the 300 SEF. AU-sourced facts only — no unverified U.S. pricing or street-legal claims.
First LookKTM’s HARDENDURO trim returns for 2027 with updated graphics and a factory component list that includes WP XACT closed-cartridge forks with preload adjusters, Metzeler 6Days Extreme tires, skid plate, wrap-around handguards, radiator fan, and a floating front disc. Production was set to start in September at Mattighofen.
NewsDucati North America press (September 1, 2026) highlighted three Desmo450 EDX class wins at Vegas to Reno: Hero Racing overall; Team Fohse Over 30 Pro; and Marley Racing Open Amateur. Bike/platform angle — race narrative already covered in our BITD results story.
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