ADB Long Term Update: Beta Xtrainer

LONG TERM TEST #9 | YAMAHA YZ450F

My time with the 2024 Yamaha YZ450F long termer has been thoroughly enjoyed. Right from the first ride I felt at home on the YZ. It’s a…

Another hectic month has come and gone, and I’ve managed to sneak a few rides in on the 2024 Sherco 300 SE-F Factory, so that is a plus.

LONG TERM TEST #8 | CFMOTO CX-2E

After nearly 12 months with the CFMOTO CX-2E, we’ve had plenty of time to put the bike through its paces, and it has been a reliable ride…

LONG TERM TEST #4 | BETA 300 RACING

After snapping my ankle six months ago, the 2024 Beta 300 Racing found itself in the capable hands of my mate Jeff Briggs. He’s been using it…

MOTOCROSS TEST | 2025 GASGAS MC85 BIG WHEEL

The 2025 GASGAS MC85 has been refreshed significantly with its all-new frame, striking all red bodywork and WP XACT shock. These changes ensure that the bike…

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…