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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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17 January 2026

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LONG TERM TEST #2 | YCF W50

When Jax turned six, we brought the YCF W50 to the party – and it was the surprise hit with the city kids. Here's our test after 4 months.

16 January 2026

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LONG TERM TEST #1 | 2026 YAMAHA YZ450F

After years of racing and testing bikes across every brand, we grab Yamaha’s latest YZ450F and test it over 12 months.

15 January 2026

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LONG TERM TEST #4 | 2025 SHERCO 300 SE RACING

A full day behind the bars of the 2025 Sherco 300 SE Racing at the Transmoto 8-Hour proved just how capable this bike is. We're six months in.

14 January 2026

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LONG TERM TEST #4 | RFN WARRIOR KIDS SX-E500

The RFN SX-E500 continues to impress, with one minor hiccup, a suspension setup we’re still trying to soften up.

12 January 2026

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ENDURO/ADV TEST | 2025 KTM 390 ENDURO R

The KTM 390 Enduro R is a lightweight, road-legal dual-sport that’s just as happy commuting to work as it is tearing through singletrack.

06 January 2026

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ENDURO TEST | 2025 FANTIC XE300

A rare mix of Italian flair and Yamaha DNA, is our small market too small for the Fantic XE 300 to become a mainstay? We test it to find out.

05 January 2026

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ENDURO COMPARO | GASGAS EC300 V BETA 300 RACING

Does spending extra on factory-level parts make you faster, or just lighter in the wallet? We compare the 2025 GSGAS EC300 and Beta 300 Racing.

30 December 2025

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USED BIKE | 2014-2017 HUSQVARNA FE350

If you're thinking about buying a 2014 - 2017 Husqvarna FE350, see what ADB Tech Ed Mat Boyd says to look out for before buying one.

29 December 2025

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ENDURO TEST | 2025 TRIUMPH TF 250-E

A strong first effort, the 2025 Triumph TF 250-E blends Euro grunt with Japanese-style handling. Here's what we thought.

28 December 2025

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KIDS BIKE TEST | RFN SX-E8

Forget mixing oil, the RFN SX-E8 is here to prove sparks can beat smoke in the 65s. We test their latest kids rocket.

27 December 2025

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READER RIDE | 1988 HUSQVARNA 430AE AUTOMATIC

ADB Reader Grant Field shows us his 1988 Husqvarna 430AE Automatic and we love them! Here's what you need to know.

21 December 2025

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LONG TERM TEST #1 | 2025 YCF 50A

We’re testing the 2025 YCF 50A petrol and W50 electric over a year to see which Jax prefers for trails, racing, and farm work.

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LONG TERM TEST #2 | YCF W50

LONG TERM TEST #1 | 2026 YAMAHA YZ450F

LONG TERM TEST #4 | 2025 SHERCO 300 SE RACING

LONG TERM TEST #4 | RFN WARRIOR KIDS SX-E500

ENDURO/ADV TEST | 2025 KTM 390 ENDURO R

ENDURO TEST | 2025 FANTIC XE300

ENDURO COMPARO | GASGAS EC300 V BETA 300 RACING

USED BIKE | 2014-2017 HUSQVARNA FE350

ENDURO TEST | 2025 TRIUMPH TF 250-E

KIDS BIKE TEST | RFN SX-E8

READER RIDE | 1988 HUSQVARNA 430AE AUTOMATIC

LONG TERM TEST #1 | 2025 YCF 50A

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