2025 KTM 85 SX – STEP UP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

The 2025 KTM 85 SX is developed to be as close to a scaled-down version of a full-size KTM motocross machine as possible. After being tested internationally and in Australia, the finished product is an 85cc screamer that not only looks like it’s bigger brothers but behaves like them, sharing the same high levels of quality and attention to detail.

The KTM 85 SX has been updated significantly to enhance handling characteristics, boost rider confidence, and improve engine performance in the low to mid-rpm range.

New features include:

  • A completely new frame, subframe, and swingarm which provides the basis for the update over the previous generation. Based on the full-sized KTM SX frame concept, the high-strength chromium molybdenum steel frame integrates carefully calculated longitudinal flex and torsional rigidity parameters for unmatched rider feedback, energy absorption, and straight-line stability. Additionally, a 20 mm rear axle has been fitted to optimize and match the chassis flex characteristics.
  • The engine position has also been tweaked, with a rotation upwards to maintain a more direct connection point with the swingarm. This has allowed for the most effective weight distribution when hitting jumps.
  • The 2025 KTM 85 SX benefits from an all-new, fully-adjustable WP XACT monoshock mirroring the latest technology found in the full-size motocross range. Linked directly to the swingarm in a PDS format, the WP XACT monoshock has a different mounting point to the previous generation, allowing for a more compact rear shock design with a shorter stroke. This provides improved rider feedback and stability over larger jumps and rough tracks.
  • An updated engine has improved power in the low and midrange and increased torque for performance. This is made possible by a new cylinder head and spark plug, ignition, exhaust, shift drum, and updated carburettor settings.
  • Changes on the new generation KTM 85 SX have also extended to the overall looks, with all-new slimmer bodywork mimicking that of the full-sized KTM SX range. This new look is also functional, allowing for better contact with young riders’ boots when standing up. New footpegs, a larger radiator, and improved triple clamps round out the changes.

    The new 2025 KTM 85 SX will be rolling off the Austrian production line in July and will be available at authorised KTM dealers from August in Australia and September in New Zealand.

FREESTYLE KINGS – AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL CITY TOUR 2025  

there’s some massive news from the Freestyle Kings Team. Team FK’s biggest shows ever are coming to your city! Confirmed riders include Colby Raha and Patrick Evans alongside tour favourites Robbie and Kruz Maddison.

BRISBANE – Entertainment Centre / Saturday 10th May

SYDNEY – Qudos Bank Arena / Saturday 17th May

ADELAIDE – Entertainment Centre / Saturday 24th May

MELBOURNE – Rod Laver Arena / Saturday 31st May

Tickets officially on sale now at Ticketek! Visit www.freestylekings.com/australia-2025 for more information.

GAME REVIEW

DESCENDERS – THE DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING GAME

I’m Indi Hooper and I am reviewing Descenders. Some of you may know what this is and for those of you who don’t know, it’s an extreme downhill freeriding MTB/Mountain Bike game. It came out in 2019 and is still extremely popular. If you are on a console like XBOX, there is a fee when downloading the game but it is totally worth it!

IN GAME – In game you will be able to access many different compounds. Some compounds that you enter can be quite boring, but some are just amazing. Jump City is my personal favourite because there are so many different routes. You can access tricks by holding down the right button in front of the pedal button. Trust me, there are so many!

AUDIO/SOUND – To start off we will talk about the music. It depends what kind of gamer you are, but I’m the kind of person that hears it and goes straight to settings and completely disables it. If you prefer sound, you can choose how loud you want it or turn it off.

I have to be honest the sound is not very realistic but good for an MTB game. When you pedal it is really loud and when you beat a score, pop a wheelie or even do a trick there’s a voice that comes out of nowhere with an American accent that says “Totally sick man!” or “That was totally rad!”

OVERALL RATING – Graphics are OK and in the end, I would give it 3.5 stars out of 5 for graphics. I would rate the sound on the game 4.2.  For the game in general, I would definitely recommend downloading it and giving it a go. It’s a perfect game to play if you are stuck indoors and can’t get to the track for a ride!

My overall rating is 4 out of 5!