Bike Reviews
ADV TEST: RALLY-RAID BMW G 310 GS
Out of the box, the BMW G 310 GS is best described as a soft-roader, with it’s reverse-head motor, plush suspension and 19/17-inch cast aluminium wheels.
LONG TERMER: 2018 Beta RR430
Being entrusted with an ADB long-termer is the closest thing to landing a factory ride a swapper like me will ever experience and is the biggest perk of the job.
FACTORY TEST: Motul Pirelli Sherco 450 SEF-R
In case you hadn’t noticed, desert racing is big in Australia. Finke and Hattah are massive, drawing a lot of competitors and huge numbers of fans.
REVIEW: 2019 Husqvarna TC250
There was a time when 250cc two-strokes reigned supreme. Where the smell of Castrol R castor oil and racing fuel filled the air at motocross and supercross events.
REVIEW: Gas Gas Enduro GP250
We caught our first glimpse of the Gas Gas Enduro GP250 early last year. In fact, we saw the GP before we knew anything about the 2018 Gas Gas range.
REVIEW: Suzuki DR-Z400E
At the after party for the KSP KTM Wodonga Alpine Rally one punter came up to me and asked, “So what bike were you riding, Grabbo?” I told him I was mounted on a mighty Suzuki DR-Z400E and he scoffed.
LONG TERMER: 2018 Suzuki RM-Z450
I’ve just got news that my time with the RM-Z450 is coming to an end. As disappointing as this is, I am happy to be parting with the Suzuki on the best of terms.
FUNBIKE TEST: YCF 190
Have you ever wanted to ride like Jeffrey Herlings? You know, hold the bike wedged while swinging off the clutch, valve-bouncing your way from corner to corner on a factory bike?
REVIEW: 2019 Yamaha YZ250F
For the launch of the 2019 Yamaha YZ250F, we headed north to Queensland, hoping that the sun would shine on its latest entry in the 250 class.
REVIEW: 2019 Sherco Factory Range
ADB was in France for the international press launch of the 2019 Sherco enduro range including the blinged-up Factory models.
Punter or Pro? 2019 Yamaha WR450F reviewed from two perspectives
The 2019 Yamaha WR450F international press launch took place earlier this month in New South Wales and ADB Editor Mitch Lees and ADB Enduro Editor Geoff Braico both went along.
LONG TERM UPDATE: 2018 Beta RR430 Part 5
The RR430 has been good to me over the past month and, even though I haven’t been forking out cash hand over fist on flashy parts, the Italian rarely complains.