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RACE REPORT | 2024 AMA PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship was stuffed with almost everything we could wish for – apart from a fourth Lawrence championship – as Chase Sexton…

27 September 2024

VIDEO | BILLY BOLT IS BACK!

Five-time world champion Billy Bolt is all set to return to racing at Sea to Sky, held in Kemer, Turkey, for round six of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro…

26 September 2024

HONDA AUSTRALIA SIGN DEAN WILSON FOR SUPERCROSS

Following their dominant performance in 2023, where Honda Australia secured victories in the SX1, SX2, and SX3 classes, the team is gearing up for 2024 with a blend of…

25 September 2024

JOEY SAVATGY JOINS HONDA AUSTRALIA

Two-time AMA 250SX Runner-Up and the 2019 450SX Rookie of the Year, Joey Savatgy, has officially joined the Firepower Honda Team and Australian Factory Honda for the remainder of this…

25 September 2024

2025 HUSQVARNA PRO MODEL REVEALED

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to reveal its exciting Pro enduro model for 2025 – the 2-stroke TE 300 Pro will be available in Australia in limited numbers from October…

18 September 2024

FIVE WORLD TITLES FOR METZLER TYRES

It’s been a big weekend for Metzler Tyres with the 2024 season of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship officially over on French soil, with riders equipped with Metzeler MCE…

18 September 2024

LUPINO TO RIDE SPAIN MXGP ON DUCATI DESMO450 MX

The Ducati will return to racing in the MXGP World Championship at Cózar (Spain), on September 28 and 29 with the Desmo450 MX. After its world championship debut…

17 September 2024

TRIUMPH ENDURO SIGNS JONNY WALKER

The Triumph Racing Enduro Team has announced the signing of elite enduro racer Jonny Walker. The Red Bull athlete is set to take on the full upcoming 2025…

17 September 2024

JYE DICKSON WINS 2024 AORC E3 CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday saw riders compete across 10 tests, in sprint formats featuring sections of a MX track and dry dusty enduro tracks. It was a stellar day for the entire Beta…

17 September 2024

LIAM EVERTS HAS SURGERY ON SPINE IN CHINA

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MX2 Grand Prix winner Liam Everts is on the mend after surgery at the Huashan hospital in Shanghai to repair a broken C5 vertebra…

17 September 2024

BRAD FREEMAN WINS E3 CLASS OF EWC

The picturesque setting of Brioude, France, hosted the seventh and final round of the 2024 FIM Enduro World Championship on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September. The…

16 September 2024

JONTE REYNDERS WINS 2024 AORC SEASON FINALE

The Motul Pirelli Sherco team closed out the 2024 Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) with a statement performance from team rider Jonte Reynders at Nowra, NSW, during the final two…

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Bike Tests

ENDURO TEST | 2025 SHERCO 300 SE FACTORY

After 32 hours of travel from Australia to a small village about two hours from Lyon, Sherco welcomed the Australian journo crew to a picture perfect French Chateau.

MOTOCROSS TEST | 2025 HONDA CRF250R

For 2025 Honda have come in all guns blazing with their new production bikes and if the recent global launch in America is anything to go by…

ADV TEST | 2024 YAMAHA TENERE 700

We don’t do a lot of adventure bike testing here at ADB so when one does come up I’m always keen for a ride. After contributing to…

ENDURO TEST | 2024 BETA RR 250

One of the standout characteristics of the 2024 Beta RR 250 is its exceptional agility. Weighing in at a dry weight of 103.5 kg, with a nearly perfect…

ADV TEST | SUZUKI V-STROM 800DE

We’re a bit spoilt for choice these days when it comes to bikes, with so many models and capacities to choose from. I’ve been into bikes long enough…

SEGWAY POWERSPORTS 2025 INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH

Last month I was invited to China by Segway Powersports who make ATVs and UTVs. Normally I’d pass up on a junket like this as it’s not…

LONG TERM TEST #9 | YAMAHA YZ450F

Finally we got a break in the rain, it hasn’t been long enough for the tracks to dry up and there is no telling when Mother Nature is…

2025 HUSQVARNA PRO MODEL REVEALED

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to reveal its exciting Pro enduro model for 2025 – the 2-stroke TE 300 Pro will be available in Australia in limited numbers from October…

LONG TERM TEST #7 | SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

Dirt bikes have definitely been on the back burner over the last month with the arrival of my little boy Harley. I mentioned that my wife Ash, and…

LONG TERM TEST #7 | CFMOTO CX-2E

We’ve been running the CFMOTO CX-2E for seven months and we’re really starting to get familiar with it. The motor’s torque and impressive top speed remain standout…

LONG TERM TEST #3 | 2024 BETA 300 RACING

This last month has been a blast on the Beta 300 Racing! The weather has finally come around and I’ve been able to get out and into…

LONG TERM TEST #3 | BETA E-KINDER 16 PRO

After six months of testing the Beta E-Kinder 16 Pro, it’s clear that this bike is a game-changer for young riders like Jax. We’ve put it through…

14 October 2024

ENDURO TEST | 2025 SHERCO 300 SE FACTORY

After 32 hours of travel from Australia to a small village about two hours from Lyon, Sherco welcomed the Australian journo crew to a picture perfect French Chateau.

13 October 2024

MOTOCROSS TEST | 2025 HONDA CRF250R

For 2025 Honda have come in all guns blazing with their new production bikes and if the recent global launch in America is anything to go by…

12 October 2024

ADV TEST | 2024 YAMAHA TENERE 700

We don’t do a lot of adventure bike testing here at ADB so when one does come up I’m always keen for a ride. After contributing to…

11 October 2024

ENDURO TEST | 2024 BETA RR 250

One of the standout characteristics of the 2024 Beta RR 250 is its exceptional agility. Weighing in at a dry weight of 103.5 kg, with a nearly perfect…

03 October 2024

ADV TEST | SUZUKI V-STROM 800DE

We’re a bit spoilt for choice these days when it comes to bikes, with so many models and capacities to choose from. I’ve been into bikes long enough…

01 October 2024

SEGWAY POWERSPORTS 2025 INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH

Last month I was invited to China by Segway Powersports who make ATVs and UTVs. Normally I’d pass up on a junket like this as it’s not…

25 September 2024

LONG TERM TEST #9 | YAMAHA YZ450F

Finally we got a break in the rain, it hasn’t been long enough for the tracks to dry up and there is no telling when Mother Nature is…

25 September 2024

2025 HUSQVARNA PRO MODEL REVEALED

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to reveal its exciting Pro enduro model for 2025 – the 2-stroke TE 300 Pro will be available in Australia in limited numbers from October…

24 September 2024

LONG TERM TEST #7 | SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

Dirt bikes have definitely been on the back burner over the last month with the arrival of my little boy Harley. I mentioned that my wife Ash, and…

23 September 2024

LONG TERM TEST #7 | CFMOTO CX-2E

We’ve been running the CFMOTO CX-2E for seven months and we’re really starting to get familiar with it. The motor’s torque and impressive top speed remain standout…

22 September 2024

LONG TERM TEST #3 | 2024 BETA 300 RACING

This last month has been a blast on the Beta 300 Racing! The weather has finally come around and I’ve been able to get out and into…

21 September 2024

LONG TERM TEST #3 | BETA E-KINDER 16 PRO

After six months of testing the Beta E-Kinder 16 Pro, it’s clear that this bike is a game-changer for young riders like Jax. We’ve put it through…

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Product Reviews

PRODUCT TEST #1 | PIRELLI SCORPION MX32 & VEE RUBBER

We have taken delivery of a batch of Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tyres and Vee Rubber Ultra heavy duty tubes to test out for the next few months.

PRODUCT TEST #2 | GYTR AKRAPOVIC TITANIUM EXHAUST

The GYTR Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust system is sold by Yamaha as a racing part designed to increase the horsepower and torque right through the entire rev range…

PRODUCT TEST #2 | FOX COMP K BOOT

Is there a more synonymous name to kids moto gear than Fox? When I was a kid, it’s the main brand I remember on all my favourite riders.

WIN AN OGIO EXCELSIOR BAG THANKS TO SILKOLENE!

GIVEAWAY TIME! Switch to Silkolene and Win an Excelsior Backpack! Switch to any Silkolene product and enter for a chance to win this OGIO Excelsior Backpack giveaway. This versatile…

PRODUCT TEST #1 | STATES MX WHEELS

We got this States MX Wheels so we could keep a good set of tyres on them for racing while the worn tyres stayed on the original…

PRODYCT TEST #2 | OZTENT BI-FOLD TABLE

Whether I’m stopping for lunch or working on my bike, having a table at the track is essential. I can rest tools on it, eat my lunch, or…

PRODUCT TEST | QUAD LOCK MAG CASE

I’ve been using Quad Lock products for nearly a decade now and I love them. They’re not only an Aussie company but they’re quality too. I’ve even…

PRODUCT TEST | OZTENT KING GOANNA & KOKODA CHAIRS

Last time we were here testing these chairs it was the start of the camping season nine months ago and since then, these two chairs have done more…

PRODUCT TEST | ALPINESTARS TECHSTAR OCURI GEAR

Alpinestars is an easy brand to like. Perhaps the most prestigious brand in motorsport, Alpinestars made their mark in motorcycling with high-quality boots and now produce helmets,…

PRODUCT REVIEW | KLIM Ai-1 AIRBAG VEST

Last year ahead of the Finke Desert Race I bought a Klim Ai-1 airbag vest. Airbag vests are the latest motorcycle safety technology, and have been available…

PRODUCT TEST | GOODRIDGE BRAKE LINES #2

Braided brake lines eliminate the spongy feel under harsh braking and give better braking efficiency as well as providing resistance to damage. Goodridge stainless steel brake and clutch…

PRODUCT TEST | GYTR HYDRAULIC CLUTCH #1

The GYTR Hydraulic Clutch kit replaces the original cable operated clutch with a hydraulic system. It is a simple bolt on system that uses a Brembo master cylinder…

PRODUCT TEST #1 | PIRELLI SCORPION MX32 & VEE RUBBER

We have taken delivery of a batch of Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tyres and Vee Rubber Ultra heavy duty tubes to test out for the next few months.

PRODUCT TEST #2 | GYTR AKRAPOVIC TITANIUM EXHAUST

The GYTR Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust system is sold by Yamaha as a racing part designed to increase the horsepower and torque right through the entire rev range…

PRODUCT TEST #2 | FOX COMP K BOOT

Is there a more synonymous name to kids moto gear than Fox? When I was a kid, it’s the main brand I remember on all my favourite riders.

WIN AN OGIO EXCELSIOR BAG THANKS TO SILKOLENE!

GIVEAWAY TIME! Switch to Silkolene and Win an Excelsior Backpack! Switch to any Silkolene product and enter for a chance to win this OGIO Excelsior Backpack giveaway. This versatile…

PRODUCT TEST #1 | STATES MX WHEELS

We got this States MX Wheels so we could keep a good set of tyres on them for racing while the worn tyres stayed on the original…

PRODYCT TEST #2 | OZTENT BI-FOLD TABLE

Whether I’m stopping for lunch or working on my bike, having a table at the track is essential. I can rest tools on it, eat my lunch, or…

PRODUCT TEST | QUAD LOCK MAG CASE

I’ve been using Quad Lock products for nearly a decade now and I love them. They’re not only an Aussie company but they’re quality too. I’ve even…

PRODUCT TEST | OZTENT KING GOANNA & KOKODA CHAIRS

Last time we were here testing these chairs it was the start of the camping season nine months ago and since then, these two chairs have done more…

PRODUCT TEST | ALPINESTARS TECHSTAR OCURI GEAR

Alpinestars is an easy brand to like. Perhaps the most prestigious brand in motorsport, Alpinestars made their mark in motorcycling with high-quality boots and now produce helmets,…

PRODUCT REVIEW | KLIM Ai-1 AIRBAG VEST

Last year ahead of the Finke Desert Race I bought a Klim Ai-1 airbag vest. Airbag vests are the latest motorcycle safety technology, and have been available…

PRODUCT TEST | GOODRIDGE BRAKE LINES #2

Braided brake lines eliminate the spongy feel under harsh braking and give better braking efficiency as well as providing resistance to damage. Goodridge stainless steel brake and clutch…

PRODUCT TEST | GYTR HYDRAULIC CLUTCH #1

The GYTR Hydraulic Clutch kit replaces the original cable operated clutch with a hydraulic system. It is a simple bolt on system that uses a Brembo master cylinder…

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Tech

TRICKS OF THE TRADE - AUGUST

CHEAP TRICK LOST KEY TROUBLE: Kid’s trail bikes nearly all seem to come with keys these days but they are generally the first…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE | JULY 2024

FREE TRICK PISTON CIRCLIP TROUBLE: I’m sure everyone has done this at some point but you are trying to remove the circlip holding in…

JUNE TRICKS OF THE TRADE

FREE TRICK: BRAKE PADS TROUBLE: Fitting a rear wheel can be difficult, especially when you trying to thread the chain onto the sprocket and…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE - FORK SEAL CLEANER

CHEAP TRICK – FORK SEAL CLEANER Trouble: When out trail riding your fork seals can become exposed to all sorts of mud and sand that…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE | APRIL

FREE TRICK: NEVER LOOSE SPACERS TROUBLE: Having a set of spare wheels to take with you to the track is much easier than having…

How To

PRODUCT TEST | GOODRIDGE BRAKE LINES

Goodridge brake lines feature the highest quality hose consisting of a PTFE inner and a stainless steel braided outer coated in a plastic protective coating in a colour…

How To

HOW TO TECH | 2024 KTM 450 EXC-F OIL CHANGE

The MY24 model KTM enduros are brand new. So does that mean you need to learn a new method for changing the oil on your four-stroke? Luckily…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE | APRIL 2024

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS? TROUBLE: Electrical faults can be time consuming to find. Quite often you can have plugs and wires disconnected everywhere testing things like…

TECH | WE DYNO A PIPE WITH DENTS IN IT

Enduro bikes live a tough life. One thing I never want to be reincarnated as is a two-stroke hard enduro bike. Those things get thrashed harder than the…

HOW TO | FIT A YZ AIR FILTER

The YZ’s have had the reverse style engine for over a decade now with the air filter fitted at the front of the bike where the fuel tank…

THIS MONTH'S TRICKS OF THE TRADE

FREE TRICK: BRAKE LINE FIX TROUBLE: Brake lines come wrapped in a tight plastic packet which forms them into an incorrect shape. This means they…

Back End

TRICKS OF THE TRADE | AUGUST

CHEAP TRICK ANGLED VALVE TROUBLE: Ten and twelve inch rims don’t leave you much room to get a standard tyre inflator…

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Where to Ride

WHERE TO RIDE | COSY CREEK CIRCUIT

Located in the Southern Forest Region, Cosy Creek is the proud home of the Manjimup Motorcycle Club (MMCC), established in 1949. Situated 307 kilometres south of Perth,…

WHERE TO RIDE | COSY CREEK CIRCUIT

Located in the Southern Forest Region, Cosy Creek is the proud home of the Manjimup Motorcycle Club (MMCC), established in 1949. Situated 307 kilometres south of Perth,…

WHERE TO RIDE | GAP CREEK MOTO

Gap Creek Moto is a privately owned dirtbike and camping facility located approximately 10 kilometres west of Cunningham’s Gap. An easy and scenic one and a half…

RIDE REPORT | 2024 KAIMKILLENBUN TRAILRIDE

The 2024 Kaimkillenbun State School P&C John Nation Memorial Trail Ride was based at Yamsion, nestled in the foothills of the Bunya Mountains. Views from the campsite…

WHERE TO RIDE | MT BULLER MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES

Mt Buller Motorcycle Adventures operates out of Victoria’s mountainous High Country, navigating from Mt Buller to Mt Hotham and Harrietville across challenging tracks, and hill ascents.

WHERE TO RIDE | BENARABY MX TRACK

The Benaraby MX Track, situated in Benaraby, Queensland, Australia, is a premium facility for motocross riders. The 2.3km long track is renowned for its clay soil surface,…

TRAILRIDE | VIP EXPERIENCE, HAMPTON

It was with fervent glee that I managed to swing a gig at the first VIP Experience, Hampton ride for 2024. Sporting a brand new fleet of…

WHERE TO RIDE | NIUGINI DIRT TOURS

On the western edge of the Pacific lies Papua New Guinea, a land of unparalleled beauty and cultural diversity. Amidst its rugged terrain and dense rainforests, adventure beckons…

WHERE TO RIDE | NUNAWADING MOTOCROSS CLUB

Known to locals as Nuddas, Nunawading sounds like a name you would locate on a map somewhere in the Outback. Thankfully for Melbourne’s eastern suburbs dirtbike riders,…

ADVENTURE RIDE | SYDNEY DAY TRIP

One of the most common questions we get asked is where someone can go riding out of any of our capital cities. Unfortunately my expertise in where to…

WHERE TO RIDE | MOTO TREKKIN

Keen to go on an adventure ride through NSW where all the details are taken care of? Where the route, accommodation, food, everything is all sorted, all you…

WHERE TO RIDE | JAMALKA OFF ROAD RACING

How’s this for DIY, South Australian farmer Ben McNamara has built a 60-kilometre circuit for off-road racing on his farm! McNamara turned a section of his property, located between Tumby…

07 September 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | COSY CREEK CIRCUIT

Located in the Southern Forest Region, Cosy Creek is the proud home of the Manjimup Motorcycle Club (MMCC), established in 1949. Situated 307 kilometres south of Perth,…

11 August 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | COSY CREEK CIRCUIT

Located in the Southern Forest Region, Cosy Creek is the proud home of the Manjimup Motorcycle Club (MMCC), established in 1949. Situated 307 kilometres south of Perth,…

23 July 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | GAP CREEK MOTO

Gap Creek Moto is a privately owned dirtbike and camping facility located approximately 10 kilometres west of Cunningham’s Gap. An easy and scenic one and a half…

08 July 2024

RIDE REPORT | 2024 KAIMKILLENBUN TRAILRIDE

The 2024 Kaimkillenbun State School P&C John Nation Memorial Trail Ride was based at Yamsion, nestled in the foothills of the Bunya Mountains. Views from the campsite…

21 June 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | MT BULLER MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES

Mt Buller Motorcycle Adventures operates out of Victoria’s mountainous High Country, navigating from Mt Buller to Mt Hotham and Harrietville across challenging tracks, and hill ascents.

01 June 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | BENARABY MX TRACK

The Benaraby MX Track, situated in Benaraby, Queensland, Australia, is a premium facility for motocross riders. The 2.3km long track is renowned for its clay soil surface,…

26 May 2024

TRAILRIDE | VIP EXPERIENCE, HAMPTON

It was with fervent glee that I managed to swing a gig at the first VIP Experience, Hampton ride for 2024. Sporting a brand new fleet of…

06 May 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | NIUGINI DIRT TOURS

On the western edge of the Pacific lies Papua New Guinea, a land of unparalleled beauty and cultural diversity. Amidst its rugged terrain and dense rainforests, adventure beckons…

07 April 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | NUNAWADING MOTOCROSS CLUB

Known to locals as Nuddas, Nunawading sounds like a name you would locate on a map somewhere in the Outback. Thankfully for Melbourne’s eastern suburbs dirtbike riders,…

24 March 2024

ADVENTURE RIDE | SYDNEY DAY TRIP

One of the most common questions we get asked is where someone can go riding out of any of our capital cities. Unfortunately my expertise in where to…

12 March 2024

WHERE TO RIDE | MOTO TREKKIN

Keen to go on an adventure ride through NSW where all the details are taken care of? Where the route, accommodation, food, everything is all sorted, all you…

11 February 2024