READER RIDE | 1999 KAWASAKI KX250 SPLITFIRE

HONDA DOMINATE ROUND 3 OF AUSX

Honda reigns in Wollongong as Joey Savatgy Claims SX1 victory while Shane McElrath claimed victory in SX2 at Round 3 of AUSX!

02 November 2024

YAMAHA MXGP TEAM FOR 2025

Yamaha Motor Europe has confirmed an unchanged MXGP rider line up for 2025 Season with Calvin Vlaanderen leading the charge.

02 November 2024

THE SAVATGY SHOW IN WOLLONGONG

Joey Savatgy wins the Triple Crown format in Wollongong for Round 3 of the Australian Supercross Championship.

01 November 2024

MV RESPOND TO MA OPERATING DEBACLE

Motorcycling Victoria (MV) have released a statement in response to a press release from Motorcycling Australia (MA) regarding support.

31 October 2024

JAKE CANNON RACING OVERSEAS IN 2025

Honda's PROMX MX3 Champion Jake Cannon Set for Overseas Competition in 2025, Eyes Australian Supercross Title First.

29 October 2024

MA CUT TIES WITH MV FOR 2025

Motorcycling Australia have cut ties with Motorcycling Victoria for 2025 citing matters surrounding management and governance.

29 October 2024

LEVI TOWNLEY TO RACE FOR YAMAHA

14-Year-old New Zealand motocross sensation, Levi Townley, is poised to take on the world with Yamaha in the EMX125 Championship.

29 October 2024

JOEL SMETS TAKES OVER KTM FACTORY RACING FOR 2025

Five times FIM Motocross World Champion Joel Smets will become Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager for 2025.

28 October 2024

MANI LETTENBICHLER WINS 2024 HEWC

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

28 October 2024

BILLY BOLT WINS HIXPANIA

Husqvarna's Billy Bolt dominates the Hixpania Hard Enduro from start-to-finish to win the final round of the FIM HEWC!

24 October 2024

ALL-NEW 2025 GASGAS MC-E 2

The 2025 GASGAS MC-E 5 is now water-cooled for consistent performance with a new frame and a new WP shock position.

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Bike Tests

Enduro

HUSQVARNA PIONEER ELECTRIC DIRTBIKE!

Husqvarna Motorcycles adds the all-new Pioneer to its electric-powered motorcycle line-up expected to arrive in 2025.

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…

LONG TERM TEST #3 | MAZDA BT-50 THUNDER PRO

Three Months with the Mazda BT-50 Thunder Pro: No Complaints, Just Wins. We test the best way to transport our dirtbikes.

05 November 2024

Enduro

HUSQVARNA PIONEER ELECTRIC DIRTBIKE!

Husqvarna Motorcycles adds the all-new Pioneer to its electric-powered motorcycle line-up expected to arrive in 2025.

28 October 2024

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…

27 October 2024

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.

26 October 2024

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…

25 October 2024

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…

20 October 2024

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…

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

LONG TERM TEST #3 | MAZDA BT-50 THUNDER PRO

Three Months with the Mazda BT-50 Thunder Pro: No Complaints, Just Wins. We test the best way to transport our dirtbikes.

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Product Reviews

PRODUCT TEST #1 | KRIEGA TRAIL9 ADVENTURE BACKPACK

This could be the perfect all-rounder when it comes to hydration packs. The Kriega Trail9 Adventure Backpack is bigger than a race-style pack that provides little more…

PRODUCT TEST #2 | GYTR HYDRAULIC CLUTCH

The GYTR hydraulic clutch is sold by Yamaha Motor Australia to suit the Yamaha YZF range and replaces the standard clutch system with a hydraulic system.

PRODUCT TEST | BALLARDS RIDING KIT

Ballards riding gear is improving all the time. On a recent ride with GB, we spotted his handy pants with a pocket located at the front. ADB…

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…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 DXL

DEWALT has launched a new solution to jobsite storage, the TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 DXL. The world's first portable, stackable tool storage.

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…

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.

FACTORY TEST | KAYDEN MINEAR’S KTM 250 SX-F

KTM has been a global powerhouse for decades now rivalling the big four Japanese Motorcycle Manufacturers and Kayden Minear’s KTM 250 SX-F is proof of that. The commitment…

FACTORY TEST | BRODIE CONNELLY’S HONDA CRF250R

Honda is currently having a Purple Patch globally in MX racing. Not since the Honda domination of the 1980’s culminating in America’s Motocross Des Nations victory in 1986 with Team…

PRODUCT TEST #1 | KRIEGA TRAIL9 ADVENTURE BACKPACK

This could be the perfect all-rounder when it comes to hydration packs. The Kriega Trail9 Adventure Backpack is bigger than a race-style pack that provides little more…

PRODUCT TEST #2 | GYTR HYDRAULIC CLUTCH

The GYTR hydraulic clutch is sold by Yamaha Motor Australia to suit the Yamaha YZF range and replaces the standard clutch system with a hydraulic system.

PRODUCT TEST | BALLARDS RIDING KIT

Ballards riding gear is improving all the time. On a recent ride with GB, we spotted his handy pants with a pocket located at the front. ADB…

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…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 DXL

DEWALT has launched a new solution to jobsite storage, the TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 DXL. The world's first portable, stackable tool storage.

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…

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.

FACTORY TEST | KAYDEN MINEAR’S KTM 250 SX-F

KTM has been a global powerhouse for decades now rivalling the big four Japanese Motorcycle Manufacturers and Kayden Minear’s KTM 250 SX-F is proof of that. The commitment…

FACTORY TEST | BRODIE CONNELLY’S HONDA CRF250R

Honda is currently having a Purple Patch globally in MX racing. Not since the Honda domination of the 1980’s culminating in America’s Motocross Des Nations victory in 1986 with Team…

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Tech

TRICKS OF THE TRADE | SEPTEMBER

Bar Ends Trouble: When fitting bar ends you need to cut the end out of the grips so you can make a hole to fit the…

HOW TO TECH | FITTING A KAWASAKI RADIATOR HOSE

The modern Kawasaki KX450 and 250 are now fitted with spring band constant tension type radiator hose clamps rather than the worm gear style that we…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE AUGUST

TRAINING WHEELS FREE TRICK TROUBLE: You have you kids riding around on a PW50 with training wheels but you’ve…

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…

TECH | RIEJU FAQs

Back when we first posted a video of the Rieju MR 300 Pro on our social media accounts we were hit with some comments that left us…

HOW TO TECH | HOW TO FIT AN HOUR METRE

Some manufacturers incorporate an hour meter into the dash display and others it is recorded in the ECU which requires a computer or a phone app to check.

TECH | STARK VARG VERSUS HONDA CR500

Let the war begin. Has the emergence of electric dirt bikes ruined off-road motorcycling as we know it or, is the introduction of E-bikes the best thing to…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE JUNE

FREE TRICK: SPLIT HOSES Photo 1-5-2024, 9 49 32 AM TROUBLE: Dirtbikes get ridden through all kinds of mud and water that has a bad…

HOW TO TECH | BLEED KTM TWO-STROKE COOLANT

Two-stroke KTM motorcycles have a bleed screw on the cylinder head. This is to bleed the air from the cylinder and cylinder head so that the coolant…

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,…

TECH TALK | 2022 HUSKY TE300 TPI TSP MOD

Stock, the Husky TE300 TPI bikes are very good but like anything, there is room for improvement. The one gripe I had was how it would not…

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…

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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