Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

For 37 years, Australasian Dirt Bike magazine has been the definitive source of information for off-road motorcyclists – from beginners wondering where to ride and what gear to wear, to seasoned riders getting their monthly fix of racing action and bike hot-up advice. The stories cater to junior riders, ’weekend warrior’ trail riders, full-blown racer-heads and the technically-minded. Bike tests, riding tips, equipment guides, race reports and rider profiles are all delivered with full-colour professional photography.

FROM COSTA RICA TO CARNAGE • ADB ED MITCH LEES GOES ON HOLIDAYS AND SWAPS ’BARS FOR BOARDS

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

ALL-NEW 2026 YAMAHA YZ450F UNVEILED • “Easier to ride faster, for longer” is Yamaha’s claim for its latest 450 weapon

SAM SUNDERLAND TO RIDE AROUND THE WORLD IN 19 DAYS • Dakar Rally legend Sam Sunderland has announced a record-breaking attempt to ride a motorcycle around the world in under 19 days, 8 hours and 25 minutes

NEW KTM RANGE ARRIVING SOON • KTM’S SMALL-BORE LINE-UP EXPANDS WITH SUPERMOTO, ENDURO AND ADV MODELS

LAWRENCE BROTHERS TO HEADLINE 2025 AUSX OPEN • Jett and Hunter Lawrence return home to light up Marvel Stadium.

WEBB VS ROCZEN RIVALRY HITS AUSTRALIA

KTM ADVENTURE RALLYE HEADS WEST FOR 2025 • Five days of orange-infused adventure in WA’s wild Southwest.

JUNIORS TO STAR AT 2025 MXGP OF AUSTRALIA • MA Motocross State Challenge brings the next generation to Darwin.

Your Shout • HAVE A RANT ON US, COS WE’RE COOL LIKE THAT

DESERT RAT • SOME MAINTENANCE AROUND HOME BEFORE HEADING OFF TO PORTUGAL

X5: THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER • With smarter tone mapping, longer battery life and new tools like the GPS Remote and ND Filter, the Insta360 X5 is now even more powerful - wherever your ride takes you.

MONEY SHOT

Trench WAR FARE

Husqvarna FE450

KTM 450 EXC

Yamaha WR450F

BETA RR 430 Race

Sherco 450 SEF Factory

GASGAS EC 450F

Final thoughts…

TWO STROKES OF GENIUS • BETA’S RR 200 X-PRO AND XTRAINER 300 TAKE VERY DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO TRAIL RIDING - BUT BOTH DELIVER MAXIMUM FUN. WE HIT THE DIRT TO FIND OUT WHICH ONE PUTS THE BIGGEST GRIN ON YOUR FACE

WINNER’S EDGE • We swing a leg over Jack Simpson’s #17 TF 450-RC to find out what sets it apart in the ProMX paddock.

Race AGAINST TIME • SHERCO HAS TURNED BACK THE CLOCK AND BROUGHT BACK THE 300 SE RACING TO PLEASE MONEY-SAVVY RIDERS.

IN THE PACK

Tweaked TENERE • YAMAHA’S POPULAR MIDSIZE ADVENTURER COPS A SUITE OF UPDATES FOR 2025, WITH IMPROVED ELECTRONICS, SUSPENSION AND RIDER COMFORT. WE PUT THE REFRESHED TENERE 700 THROUGH ITS PACES ON A TWO-DAY BLAST ON THE BITUMEN AND IN THE BUSH.

McMAHON’S MOMENT • KOREY McMAHON LEADS KTM PODIUM SWEEP AT THE 2025 HATTAH DESERT RACE

BETA ACHIEVER

ABOUT HATTAH

REACTIONS

WOMEN’S AND JUNIOR STANDOUTS

Meeting made in HEAVEN • DUST OFF THAT OLD BIKE AND RELIVE YOUTHFUL GLORIES WITH HEAVEN VMX AND A NATURAL TERRAIN TRACK THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

RANDOM RIDERS’ THOUGHTS

Throttle WIDE OPEN • BOWEN’S DON RIVER DASH IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S GNARLIEST AND FASTEST-GROWING OFF-ROAD RACES. WITH DEEP SAND, SERIOUS HEAT AND A STACKED LINE-UP OF LEGENDS AND LOCALS, THIS WILD RIVERBED SPRINT IS PUTTING NORTH QUEENSLAND ON THE DIRT-RACING MAP.

TOP 10 TIPS TO SELL YOUR DIRTBIKE • Want to get top dollar when selling your dirtbike? Follow these expert tips to maximise your return…

DIRT, CAMERAS, ACTION • HE’S BUILT A GLOBAL AUDIENCE, REVIEWED DOZENS OF BIKES, AND MADE A FULL-TIME CAREER OUT OF RIDING DIRTBIKES WITHOUT EVER LINING UP FOR A RACE.

TIME TO GO • SIX MONTHS ON THE HONDA...