READER RIDE | 1999 KAWASAKI KX250 SPLITFIRE

JOSEP GARCIA WORLD CHAMPION – THE DOCUMENTARY

Need to kill some time? Watch Josep Garcia World Champion – The Documentary on YouTube now! It's excellent viewing.

02 December 2024

JOEY SAVATGY WINS 2024 AUSTRALIAN SUPERCROSS

Honda secures seventh consecutive 450cc Australian Supercross Championship with Joey Savatgy on top after the AUSX Open!

02 December 2024

AARON TANTI IN FOR DEAN WILSON AT WSX FINAL ROUND

Former Aussie ProMX Champ Aaron Tanti will replace the injured Dean Wilson at Final WSX Round held in Abu Dhabi on 4 December!

02 December 2024

TODD KELLET DOMINATES 2024 SAND RACES

Todd Kellett in command to complete his domination of 2024 FIM Sand Races World Cup with his second successive Moto title.

28 November 2024

JOEL EVANS JOINS HUSQVARNA

Joel Evans has joined Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing Team the for AUSX Open, filling in for Rhys Budd in the SX2 class.

27 November 2024

KTM ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING PLAN

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer told his 5,000 employees about their comprehensive plan to overcome their current financial challenges.

27 November 2024

2025 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R

The 2025 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R has been announced with only minor tweaks coming for next year and an all-new look.

26 November 2024

AUSX OPEN FAN DAY ANNOUNCED

Meet the stars of Supercross, Jett and Hunter Lawrence and Cooper Webb, this Friday before the big race at the AUSX Open Fan Day!

25 November 2024

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS | MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Hunter and Jett Lawrence and Kyle Webster made history by etching Australia on the Motocross of Nations trophy. we speak with Jett and Kyle for this exclusive interview.

25 November 2024

MXGP OF AUSTRALIA TICKETS AVAILABLE

All ticket options are now available for the MXGP of Australia which is being held in Darwin in September 2025. We can't wait!

25 November 2024

JETT LAWRENCE READY FOR AUSSIE SUPERCROSS

World number one and two, Jett and Hunter Lawrence return home for the largest Supercross event outside of the USA. Here's all you need to know.

21 November 2024

2025 PROMX CALENDAR

The 2025 ProMX calendar has been released and Wonthaggi in Victoria will again host the opening round on 22/23 March.

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Bike Tests

05 December 2024

Kids

KIDS TEST | 2024 HUSQVARNA EE 3

This month Jax put his big boy pants on and hopped on a 2024 Husqvarna EE 3 that looks just like the FC 450!

30 November 2024

READER RIDE | 2021 KX450/1988 KX500AF HYBRID

ADB Reader Nigel Whittaker tells us all about his 2021 KX450/1988 KX500AF HYBRID dirtbike build and what it took to create.

26 November 2024

FACTORY BIKE REVIEW | KYLE WEBSTER’S HONDA CRF450R

We throw a leg over the bike that holds the 2024 Pro MX Championship No. 1 plate: Kyle Webster's Boost HRC Honda CRF450R.

24 November 2024

LONG TERM TEST #9 | SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

The Sherco 300 SEF Factory makes up for Geoff’s fitness concerns. Here's what Braico has been up to on his long term test bike.

23 November 2024

LONG TERM TEST #5 | BETA 300 RACING

Mitch experiments with a smaller front sprocket this time but isn’t quite satisfied. Here’s what he’s been up to on his MY24 Beta 300 Racing.

21 November 2024

Enduro

FACTORY RIDE | JAMIE MCCANNEY HUSQVARNA FC250

Manxman Jamie McCanney wrote EnduroGP history last year by winning the E1 category in Slovakia as a privateer.

18 November 2024

FACTORY BIKE REVIEW | CDR YAMAHA YZ450F

Lee Hogan throws a leg over Jed Beaton’s 2024 CDR Yamaha YZ450F mount and holds on tight. Here's what he thought of the bike.

15 November 2024

ADVENTURE BIKE COMPARO | 800CC-900CC ADV BIKES

We pit the best in the business for big-boy adventures against each other. Here's our 800-900cc adventure bike comparo.

14 November 2024

ENDURO TEST | 2025 SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

On the power side of the things, the 2025 Sherco 300 SEF Factory now revs to 14,000 RPM which is 300rpm higher than its predecessor1

13 November 2024

KIDS BIKE TEST | 2025 GASGAS MC-E 2

After watching her older brothers test bikes for ADB for three years, Bonnie's finally allowed a crack thanks to the miniature GASGAS MC-E 2.

12 November 2024

MOTOCROSS LAUNCH | MY25 HONDA CRF450R

Our MX Editor Lee Hogan gets his first look at and ride of the 2025 Honda CRF450R and loves it. Here's our local test.

11 November 2024

ENDURO TEST | 2024 BETA RR 300

The 2024 Beta RR 300 could be the ultimate trailbike for two-stroke enthusiasts. Here's our test on the most underrated bike.

05 December 2024

Kids

KIDS TEST | 2024 HUSQVARNA EE 3

This month Jax put his big boy pants on and hopped on a 2024 Husqvarna EE 3 that looks just like the FC 450!

30 November 2024

READER RIDE | 2021 KX450/1988 KX500AF HYBRID

ADB Reader Nigel Whittaker tells us all about his 2021 KX450/1988 KX500AF HYBRID dirtbike build and what it took to create.

26 November 2024

FACTORY BIKE REVIEW | KYLE WEBSTER’S HONDA CRF450R

We throw a leg over the bike that holds the 2024 Pro MX Championship No. 1 plate: Kyle Webster's Boost HRC Honda CRF450R.

24 November 2024

LONG TERM TEST #9 | SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

The Sherco 300 SEF Factory makes up for Geoff’s fitness concerns. Here's what Braico has been up to on his long term test bike.

23 November 2024

LONG TERM TEST #5 | BETA 300 RACING

Mitch experiments with a smaller front sprocket this time but isn’t quite satisfied. Here’s what he’s been up to on his MY24 Beta 300 Racing.

21 November 2024

Enduro

FACTORY RIDE | JAMIE MCCANNEY HUSQVARNA FC250

Manxman Jamie McCanney wrote EnduroGP history last year by winning the E1 category in Slovakia as a privateer.

18 November 2024

FACTORY BIKE REVIEW | CDR YAMAHA YZ450F

Lee Hogan throws a leg over Jed Beaton’s 2024 CDR Yamaha YZ450F mount and holds on tight. Here's what he thought of the bike.

15 November 2024

ADVENTURE BIKE COMPARO | 800CC-900CC ADV BIKES

We pit the best in the business for big-boy adventures against each other. Here's our 800-900cc adventure bike comparo.

14 November 2024

ENDURO TEST | 2025 SHERCO 300 SEF FACTORY

On the power side of the things, the 2025 Sherco 300 SEF Factory now revs to 14,000 RPM which is 300rpm higher than its predecessor1

13 November 2024

KIDS BIKE TEST | 2025 GASGAS MC-E 2

After watching her older brothers test bikes for ADB for three years, Bonnie's finally allowed a crack thanks to the miniature GASGAS MC-E 2.

12 November 2024

MOTOCROSS LAUNCH | MY25 HONDA CRF450R

Our MX Editor Lee Hogan gets his first look at and ride of the 2025 Honda CRF450R and loves it. Here's our local test.

11 November 2024

ENDURO TEST | 2024 BETA RR 300

The 2024 Beta RR 300 could be the ultimate trailbike for two-stroke enthusiasts. Here's our test on the most underrated bike.

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Product Reviews

29 November 2024

PRODUCT TEST | SHOT CORE AND SHOT IRIS 2.0 GOGGLES

Clear vision is crucial while out riding and we've been testing the Shot Core and Shot Iris 2.0 goggles to see how they stack up.

28 November 2024

PRODUCT TEST #2 | STATES MX WHEEL SET

Right before our Tech Ed Mat Boyd hands back the 2025 Yamaha YZ450F long termer, we see how the States MX wheels are going.

27 November 2024

PRODUCT TEST #2 | FOX YTH 360 STREAK GEAR

Jaxon gives his FOX YTH 360 STREAK GEAR a workout for a year so we check in with ADB's littlest tester to see how it's going.

01 November 2024

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…

30 October 2024

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.

29 October 2024

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…

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…

22 October 2024

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.

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…

28 September 2024

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.

27 September 2024

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…

29 November 2024

PRODUCT TEST | SHOT CORE AND SHOT IRIS 2.0 GOGGLES

Clear vision is crucial while out riding and we've been testing the Shot Core and Shot Iris 2.0 goggles to see how they stack up.

28 November 2024

PRODUCT TEST #2 | STATES MX WHEEL SET

Right before our Tech Ed Mat Boyd hands back the 2025 Yamaha YZ450F long termer, we see how the States MX wheels are going.

27 November 2024

PRODUCT TEST #2 | FOX YTH 360 STREAK GEAR

Jaxon gives his FOX YTH 360 STREAK GEAR a workout for a year so we check in with ADB's littlest tester to see how it's going.

01 November 2024

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…

30 October 2024

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.

29 October 2024

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…

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…

22 October 2024

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.

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…

28 September 2024

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.

27 September 2024

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…

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Tech

02 December 2024

USED BIKE | 2020 – 2023 HONDA CRF450R

Looking to buy a 2020 - 2023 Honda CRF450R second hand and want to know what to look for? Here's the things to be aware of.

01 December 2024

TRICKS OF THE TRADE | OCTOBER

ADB Tech Ed Mat Boyd tells us all the tricks of the trade he's been using during the month of October in his workshop.

22 November 2024

HOW TO TECH | DERESTRICTING A PW50 EXHAUST SYSTEM

Helping your Yamaha Pee Wee 50 to breathe better. Here's a quick how to on derestricting a PW50 exhaust to help it run faster.

08 November 2024

TECH | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH V CABLE CLUTCH

The hydraulic clutch versus cable clutch debate has been around since KTM began to introduce them in the late 90’s. By early 2000’s all KTM motocross and enduro…

05 November 2024

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…

22 October 2024

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…

04 October 2024

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…

20 September 2024

HOW TO | TUNING THE RIEJU POWER VALVE

Tuning power valves is common place in todays’ two-stroke world. Once upon a time they were set by the manufacturer and we had no way of easily adjusting…

04 September 2024

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…

02 September 2024

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…

21 August 2024

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.

19 August 2024

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…

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Where to Ride

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

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