Last year, we saw some big changes from parent company KTM Industries AG. The Husqvarna FC 450 frame was made stiffer and the power was made softer off the…
It’s a bike that can be shared among siblings and even mum can jump on the Yamaha TT-R110E for a spin. The low seat and manageable power means they are…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should be aware that the Yamaha WR250F and WR450F are enduro-spec YZ-Fs. Typically, two years after the YZ-F gets a major overhaul…
WORDS // LEE HOGAN | PHOTOS // Max Peters After some smart decisions by the R&D crew, which included scrapping the troublesome air fork in favour of a spring/cartridge unit…
The steel frame of the Kawasaki KLX 110 is sturdy and so is the suspension. The only time this bike seems to have trouble is when adults decide to give…
Ben Grabham tests the 2020 KTM 250 EXC TPI on Australian soil after ADB Digital Editor claimed the first ride at the world launch in Spain. WORDS // BEN GRABHAM…
We got an Aussie-first ride on the all-new Yamaha Tenere 700 in time for last month’s Dakar Special issue but, as is the case with any special deal,…
They are secured only in the centre, allowing the edges to slide and squish on impact. This technology has two key advantages, namely the reduction of rotational acceleration to the…
It’s the kind of bike the entire family can share so it’s no wonder that over 1000 have been sold in 2019. They are durable and robust and take a…
For MY19 the Suzuki RM-Z250 got a complete make-over that included major chassis changes, radical plastics, huge upgrades to the engine and a switch to the proven KYB 48mm spring-cartridge…
WHY’D YA BUY IT? This is a unicorn bike and I’d been chasing one forever. I never thought I’d be able to afford it because they can be quite pricey.
My first shot was at the world launch in Finland, way back in June. I then snagged the Australian launch gig as well because ADB Editor Mitch Lees was still…
