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.

WHAT A YEAR! • LOOKING BACK ON AN EPIC 12 MONTHS IT SEEMS THAT THE DIRTBIKE WORLD HAS FINALLY RETURNED TO NORMAL

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

TRIUMPH REVEALS NEW TF 250-X • One of the biggest build-ups in recent memory, Triumph have finally released all the details and pricing for their all-new TF 250-X motocross bike.

JOSH GREEN RETIRES • After nearly 15 years racing at the highest level, off-road racing legend Josh Green hangs up the boots.

MANNY SIGNS ON

Taddy Balzusiak leaves GASGAS • Hard enduro legend Taddy Blazusiak farewells GASGAS and joins Stark!

Huge Month • BITE-SIZED INSIGHTS TO TAKE TO YOUR FAVOURITE WATERING HOLE

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

DAKAR BOUND • CHUCKY HOSTS THE GASGAS MY24 LAUNCH BEFORE HEADING TO THE USA

THE FRIESE SHOW

VIP EXPERIENCE READY TO GO! • The VIP Experience rides are about to kick off for 2024 and there's a few spots left!

First cab off the RANK • BETA GIVES US A TASTE OF THEIR FIRST RX 450 PRE-PRODUCTION FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS BIKE

STILL KING OF THE DESERT • If you're after a desert sled a KTM may just be what you need

READY TO RAID • YAMAHA HAS TAKEN THE TENERE 700 TO THE NEXT LEVEL

HUSQVARNA'S HLITTLEST THUMPER The all-new Husky FE 250 could be their best yet • The all-new Husky FE 250 could be their best yet

Sneaking a ride on a factory • CHUCKY LEAVES HIS SHED UNLOCKED AND GRABBO SIEZES THE OPPORTUNITY

Honda's WORDS & PHOTOS // MITCH LEES Hero • IT'S HARD TO BEAT HONDA'S CRF50F ON RELIABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE. WE PUT IT TO THE TEST.

KEEPING THE KX DREAM ALIVE • IT CAN COST A LOT TO KEEP LOOKING GOOD, AND TAKE SOME EFFORT TOO

THE SHOPPING LIST • Brock went all-out when parts shopping for his KX250 build. The list is long so we'll break it into three sections.

LET'S TORQUE ABOUT HORSEPOWER • WE PUT THE NEW 2024 YAMAHA YZ450F POWER TUNER APP TO THE TEST

POWER TO THE PEDAL

A tale of WORDS // SIMON MAKKER PHOTOS // JOSH LYNCH AND VARIOUS two series • TWO SERIES, THREE ROUNDS EACH, WITH A MIXTURE OF TIGHT INDOOR CIRCUITS AND FULL-SIZED STADIUM TRACKS

Beating the Yanks in their own backyard • YOUNGSTER TOM DRANE HAS MOVED FROM AUSSIE DIRT TRACK TO ROAD RACING AND AMERICAN FLAT TRACK AND HAS ADAPTED WELL TO THE DIFFERENT STYLES

Couch surfer • DUCATI HAVE QUIETLY REPOSITIONED THE MULTISTRADA AS A LUXURY TOURER NOW NOT OFF-ROAD ADVENTURER AND WE LOVE IT!

Captain FALCON • HOW A SMALL BOOTMAKER IN ITALY HAS TAKEN ON THE BIG GUNS!

JOIN THE TEAM! • Ever wondered what it takes to become a freestyle motocross rider? We catch up with Josh Burdon from Factory FMX to find out.

LIFE ON THE FARM • KAWASAKI GIVES THE FAITHFUL OLD AG BIKE AN UPGRADE

ALMOST TIME • MITCH FEARS THE WORST WITH HIS LONG TERM SHERCO AND WAITS FOR THE BREAKUP CALL

BUSH MASTER • MY FINAL RIDE ON THE 2023 BETA RR390 RACING WAS SO DAMN GOOD I DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE IT BACK

OZTENT KING GOANNA AND KING KOKODA CHAIRS

LEATT 2.0 HYDRADRI TITANIUM MOTO HYDRATION PACK

MOTUL AIR FILTER WASH KIT

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