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Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

Issue 520
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.

THE SILLIEST SEASON • WE TALK ABOUT MUSICAL CHAIRS IN THE OFF-SEASON BUT KEN ROCZEN IS TAKING THE PISS AND WE LOVE IT!

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

ROCZEN WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPION

IBRAHIM KING OF WILDWOOD

WADE YOUNG ON THE ROOF

SUNDERLAND WORLD RALLY CHAMP

MONZA IMPORTS 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH

AMA REMAINS STALLED

ROCZEN ROCKS ON IN PARIS WITH MOSS THE PRINCE

Without Fear  of Failure • IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE DAKAR CHAMPION TOBY PRICE OR THE OFFICE JUNIOR, THE FEAR OF FAILURE IS REAL

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

By the numbers

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

TBRA MAKING HEADWAY! • THERE'S MOVEMENT AT THE TRAILRIDING STATION WITH PROGRESS BEING MADE

DAKAR, HERE WE COME! • CHUCKY IS ON THE MEND AND HAS HIS SIGHT SET ON THE DAKAR

SxS Adventures • Australia Wide

ALL IF YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE NEW 2022 YAMHA YZ450F THEN YOU'RE ALL IN FOR A BIT OF A SURPRISE! BLUE

YAMAHA'S DOWNLOADABLE POWER TUNER

What about the 350? • IS A 350 THE BETTER CHOICE FOR JOE AVERAGE?

Is this the last of its line? • COULD WE BE SAYING GOODBYE TO THE CARBED SHERCO? IS THERE AN INJECTED MODEL ON THE WAY?

The eagle has landed • TODAY WE HAVE THE 250F AND 450F RACING CLASSES BUT BACK IN THE DAY WE HAD 125, 250 AND 500 TWO-STROKE CLASSES. SO WHERE DOES THE 2023 KTM 300 SX FIT NOW?

KING HIT! • KYLE WEBSTER IS KNOWN FOR HIS WIDE-OPEN RIDING STYLE ON A 250CC FOUR-STROKE BUT DOES THAT RIDING STYLE AND BIKE SETUP WORK ON A 450?

KYLE WEBSTER INTERVIEW

Bye Bye Beta • TUFFY CALLS TIME ON 12-MONTHS WITH A BETA RR350

RAID • DUCATI HAS JOINED THE BURGEONING OFF-ROAD FOCUSSED ADVENTURE CATEGORY WITH A MACHINE THAT HAS THE FLAIR AND APPETITE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

DIFFERENT SPOKES

IN THE SAME WEIGHT DIVISION

OFF-ROADIN'

SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE • GRABBO LEADS A BUNCH OF TRAIL-HUNGRY PUNTERS INTO BATTLE AND THEY LIVE TO TELL THE TALE!

2023 RUMOURS • Grabbo confirmed that VIP Experience have extended their deal with GASGAS into 2023 and they have some pretty exciting rides coming up!

Is there a doctor in the house? • INJURIES ARE A PART OF RACING BUT CORRECT CARE MEANS QUICKER HEALING

Building a bike for a purpose • IT'S A LONG WAY TO FINKE, YOU DON'T WANT A DNF, SO ED HARTLEY IS DOING HIS HOMEWORK

BIG-BORE NATIONALS BLAST-OFF • BIG HORSE POWER BIKES ON A BIG TRACK WAS THE BEST FUN OF 2022

FIRST TIME 500 RIDER

BOG-BORE ROOST

2022 X'mas Gift Guide • ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS… THESE GREAT BITS OF KIT TO HIT THE TRAILS AND TRACKS IN THE NEW YEAR!

THE LITTLE BOY WHO SAID I CAN • THE APPLE DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE. ADB'S EDITOR MITCH LEES SECURES A SWEET RIDE FOR HIS SON, JAX.

BIG RED MIXES IT WITH THE REST • GEOFF FINDS MORE TO LOVE ABOUT THE HONDA

FAREWELL TO THE ACL • THE CONTINUING SAGA OF AN ILL-FATED TRIP

GASGAS IS GOODGOOD • GRABBO HAS BIG PLANS FOR THE FORK AND HANDLEBAR

SAND IN YOUR PANTS • AS TRAIL PUNTERS, WE'VE WATCHED JEFFREY HERLINGS MAKE...


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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.

THE SILLIEST SEASON • WE TALK ABOUT MUSICAL CHAIRS IN THE OFF-SEASON BUT KEN ROCZEN IS TAKING THE PISS AND WE LOVE IT!

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

ROCZEN WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPION

IBRAHIM KING OF WILDWOOD

WADE YOUNG ON THE ROOF

SUNDERLAND WORLD RALLY CHAMP

MONZA IMPORTS 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH

AMA REMAINS STALLED

ROCZEN ROCKS ON IN PARIS WITH MOSS THE PRINCE

Without Fear  of Failure • IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE DAKAR CHAMPION TOBY PRICE OR THE OFFICE JUNIOR, THE FEAR OF FAILURE IS REAL

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

By the numbers

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

TBRA MAKING HEADWAY! • THERE'S MOVEMENT AT THE TRAILRIDING STATION WITH PROGRESS BEING MADE

DAKAR, HERE WE COME! • CHUCKY IS ON THE MEND AND HAS HIS SIGHT SET ON THE DAKAR

SxS Adventures • Australia Wide

ALL IF YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE NEW 2022 YAMHA YZ450F THEN YOU'RE ALL IN FOR A BIT OF A SURPRISE! BLUE

YAMAHA'S DOWNLOADABLE POWER TUNER

What about the 350? • IS A 350 THE BETTER CHOICE FOR JOE AVERAGE?

Is this the last of its line? • COULD WE BE SAYING GOODBYE TO THE CARBED SHERCO? IS THERE AN INJECTED MODEL ON THE WAY?

The eagle has landed • TODAY WE HAVE THE 250F AND 450F RACING CLASSES BUT BACK IN THE DAY WE HAD 125, 250 AND 500 TWO-STROKE CLASSES. SO WHERE DOES THE 2023 KTM 300 SX FIT NOW?

KING HIT! • KYLE WEBSTER IS KNOWN FOR HIS WIDE-OPEN RIDING STYLE ON A 250CC FOUR-STROKE BUT DOES THAT RIDING STYLE AND BIKE SETUP WORK ON A 450?

KYLE WEBSTER INTERVIEW

Bye Bye Beta • TUFFY CALLS TIME ON 12-MONTHS WITH A BETA RR350

RAID • DUCATI HAS JOINED THE BURGEONING OFF-ROAD FOCUSSED ADVENTURE CATEGORY WITH A MACHINE THAT HAS THE FLAIR AND APPETITE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

DIFFERENT SPOKES

IN THE SAME WEIGHT DIVISION

OFF-ROADIN'

SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE • GRABBO LEADS A BUNCH OF TRAIL-HUNGRY PUNTERS INTO BATTLE AND THEY LIVE TO TELL THE TALE!

2023 RUMOURS • Grabbo confirmed that VIP Experience have extended their deal with GASGAS into 2023 and they have some pretty exciting rides coming up!

Is there a doctor in the house? • INJURIES ARE A PART OF RACING BUT CORRECT CARE MEANS QUICKER HEALING

Building a bike for a purpose • IT'S A LONG WAY TO FINKE, YOU DON'T WANT A DNF, SO ED HARTLEY IS DOING HIS HOMEWORK

BIG-BORE NATIONALS BLAST-OFF • BIG HORSE POWER BIKES ON A BIG TRACK WAS THE BEST FUN OF 2022

FIRST TIME 500 RIDER

BOG-BORE ROOST

2022 X'mas Gift Guide • ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS… THESE GREAT BITS OF KIT TO HIT THE TRAILS AND TRACKS IN THE NEW YEAR!

THE LITTLE BOY WHO SAID I CAN • THE APPLE DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE. ADB'S EDITOR MITCH LEES SECURES A SWEET RIDE FOR HIS SON, JAX.

BIG RED MIXES IT WITH THE REST • GEOFF FINDS MORE TO LOVE ABOUT THE HONDA

FAREWELL TO THE ACL • THE CONTINUING SAGA OF AN ILL-FATED TRIP

GASGAS IS GOODGOOD • GRABBO HAS BIG PLANS FOR THE FORK AND HANDLEBAR

SAND IN YOUR PANTS • AS TRAIL PUNTERS, WE'VE WATCHED JEFFREY HERLINGS MAKE...


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