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ADB Long Term Update: Beta Xtrainer

The Beta Xtrainer is the newest member of the ADB Magazine long term test bike fleet. Digital Editor, Olly Malone, gives us the first update.

05 April 2017

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05 April 2026

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DUALSPORT TEST | 2026 SUZUKI DR-Z4S

We tested the 2026 Suzuki DR-Z4S to see if it truly is a bike that can do it all from commuting to enduro and adventure.

04 April 2026

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ENDURO TEST | 2026 SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

The 2026 Sherco 300 SEF Factory may not have had a huge change but it still stands out in the mid-cap battle. Here's what we think of it.

03 April 2026

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READER RIDE | 1992 KTM 125 MX

We dropped in on ADB Reader Pete Johnson to see the 1992 KTM 125 MX he built. Here's a brief overview of how he did it.

29 March 2026

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LONG TERM TEST #3 | YCF W50

A scorching hot summer, a cool electric bike, and one very determined six-year-old learning things the hard way. The YCF W50 is good in the heat.

28 March 2026

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LONG TERM TEST #4 | 2026 YAMAHA YZ450F

Melting under my helmet through the summer season on the 2026 Yamaha YZ450F has been a hot affair. Here's how it's been.

27 March 2026

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LONG TERM TEST | SHERCO 300 SE RACING

Wes Mills has been converted to the trail-side with the Sherco 300 SE Racing. After a year living with the bike, here's what he thought.

26 March 2026

Adventure

ADVENTURE TEST | KTM 390 ADVENTURE V ENDURO

We stuck a female beginner rider on both the KTM 390 Adventure and 390 Enduro to see which one she preferred.

25 March 2026

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YCF 12 AND 16-INCH E-BALANCE BIKES TEST

After more than a year with the YCF 12 and 16-inch E-balance bikes we check in to tell you what has survived and what hasn't.

22 March 2026

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PROFILE | BRAD LACKEY AND UNI-TRAK

Four decades ago American Brad Lackey was deeply involved in the development of the Uni-Trak suspension for Kawasaki.

21 March 2026

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MOTOCROSS TEST | 2026 BETA RX250

The 2026 RX 250 arrives with a ground-up engine redesign, updated chassis refinements and is still a favourite among ADB testers.

19 March 2026

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HERITAGE TEST | 2006 KTM 250 EXC-F

The 2006 KTM 250 EXC-F was one hell of a bush weapon and we got to test one based off Ivan Cervantes Championship bike.

17 March 2026

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KIDS TEST | 2025 YAMAHA TT-R50E

Piloting a 2025 Yamaha TT-R50E is a rite of passage for all Ausie dirtbike riders in the early stage of their riding journey.

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DUALSPORT TEST | 2026 SUZUKI DR-Z4S

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READER RIDE | 1992 KTM 125 MX

LONG TERM TEST #3 | YCF W50

LONG TERM TEST #4 | 2026 YAMAHA YZ450F

LONG TERM TEST | SHERCO 300 SE RACING

ADVENTURE TEST | KTM 390 ADVENTURE V ENDURO

YCF 12 AND 16-INCH E-BALANCE BIKES TEST

PROFILE | BRAD LACKEY AND UNI-TRAK

MOTOCROSS TEST | 2026 BETA RX250

HERITAGE TEST | 2006 KTM 250 EXC-F

KIDS TEST | 2025 YAMAHA TT-R50E

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