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Most of us mere mortals see a single log on the trail and approach it with caution or perhaps even find a way around it. This guy, however, does not shy away. In fact, for a Red Bull video shoot, Manuel Lettenbichler went and found the log mother lod

I listen to a lot of podcasts. And I mean a lot; I’m basically wired in all day, every day. Some are entertaining, some are all about learning and of course there’s a bunch of motocross podcasts I listen to, my favourite being The Whiskey Throttle Sh

» Pierer Mobility Group is the parent company of KTM/Husaqvarna/GasGas. » Revenues: 1,520.1 million euro. Up 4% compared to 2018. » Ninth record result in a row. » Push with Husqvarna e-bicycles in Europe » December 31, 2019, the Pierer Mobility

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» 9 ROUNDS » 6 WEEKENDS » 4 MONTHS » 3 DOUBLE HEADERS » 1 Day Adults $30, Kids 5 to 15 $20, Family 2+2 $70 » 2 Day Adults $50, Kids 5 to 15 $30, Family 2+2 $100 » www.mxnationals.com.au » Rds 1-2: 4-5 April — Horsham, Victoria » Rd 3: 3 May

Motorcycling Australia and Shannons Insurance will be presenting the 12th incarnation of the iconic Broadford Bike Bonanza, this year over April 10 to April 12, at the renowned Victorian State Motorcycle Sports Complex in Broadford, Victoria With a h

The story of bike sales was, again, not a great one in 2019. The market fell 6.1 per cent over 2018 and it’s getting tiresome writing that surely this is the low point, only to find out it gets worse. Offroad bikes remained the strongest segments wit

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A first-of-its-kind, three-layer impact liner utilises multiple densities of material to more comprehensively disperse impact energy and works to reduce rotational energy transfer. Moto-9’s flexible, segmented liner achieves an adaptive, more persona

The subject of concussions in sport has gained momentum over the last decade. Some time ago, studies by doctors in the US uncovered troubling findings in the brains of deceased NFL players. Since that time, many other sports have been reviewing not o

Australia will host the FIM Oceania Junior Motocross Tri-Nations Cup. The event will see riders from Australia, New Zealand and France do battle at Horsham, Victoria, on April 4-5, which will piggy-back off the Motocross Nationals round held on the s

MXstore has signed on as major (Presented by) supporter of the 2020 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC). The series, which has seen solid growth and boasts some of the best riders on the planet, looks to grow even more with the support of

Knee pivot system: new double-pivoting hinge system incorporating, fast, easily exchangeable extension stops (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 degrees) to prevent hyper-extension injuries. Comes with 0 degrees fitted and we recommend trying additional deg

The Suzuki DR250 has been devoid of serious updates for donkey’s years. Why? Well, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. We took the DR250 for a quick bash through the trails and came back smiling. It’s a great little trailbike. Sitting on the bike, you’r

The numbers on show at the conclusion of the 2019 supercross season indicate that not only are the indoor races finding their fans again in Australia, but the largely self-imposed narrow band of coverage the Motocross Nationals offer in this country

» 34 SX WINS » 39 MX WINS » 7 TITLES — SX 4 MX 3 » 31 CONSECUTIVE PODIUMS » 2009-2017 ONLY 2 RACES OUTSIDE THE TOP 10 RD5 is still under-rated by some and that’s just insane. His record speaks for itself but numbers aren’t the whole story. He won

The Husqvarna 701 Enduro Trek is set to return for 2020 when the ‘Northern Explorer’ event takes place between 27 April and 1 May in New South Wales. This year’s edition follows on from the brilliant inaugural event held in the Victorian High Country

Broomy almost had his arm ripped off at the start after getting the holeshot and then crashing. Pretty much nobody could clear the finish-line No Fear tabletop that sent riders high but not long enough. A 19 year-old Chad Reed nearly ate shit after w

KTM’s 790 Adventure R is a beast. It’s arguably the most exciting, all-round-capable adventure bike in this galaxy. Its low weight, cleverly balanced by the unusual Dakar-inspired tank design, coupled with a firecracker of an engine and a suite of el

As Dakar turned its back on South America for the sands, horrendous social oppression, religious fanaticism and outstanding scenery of Saudi Arabia, you could almost sense a change in fortunes for the teams was in the air. Honda had suffered years of

Y arrive Konsky is the team owner of Penrite Honda. Towards the end of 2019, it was announced that he would support newly signed rider Luke Clout in an attempt at the AMA Supercross Championship, the most prestigious supercross series in the world. W

As we turn the bermed corner and line up the triple on a new decade, we’re faced with a whole new host of challenges, triumphs and tragedies to come. To gain some perspective and because we love those The Simpsons episodes that look back at old episo

There are a few racing-derived, special edition models on the market today. KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas and Sherco each do one, and each gives varying degrees of something extra for the punter happy to open their wallet a little wider. But we’ve never se

It was the last weekend of September 2016 and Mitch Evans was in emotional turmoil. He pushed his YZ250F onto the start line of the famed Maggiora circuit in Italy and his heart was pulsating through his chest. He was in awe, in shock, lost in the mo

Robbie Maddison ain’t slowing down. What’s left to prove? Nothing. But the Aussie legend just keeps pushing the boundaries of what’s insane and what’s entertaining. This time Maddo teamed up with Tyler Bereman to find a way to beat the famously shitt

So you’ve been off the bike for a while, busy with work, having a family, life. But you knew you would always return one day. What’s more, the kids are old enough now and you really want to get the next generation to experience the joys of getting di

I have finally come to terms with the fact that the WR250F trailbike is but a memory of an era that has now passed. The bike that was once so soft it felt like you were riding a fresh hot dog bun is gone. Trail is uncool. Enduro is where it’s at, app

01 Transitions photochromic lens adjusts quickly to ambient light levels. The lens has more than enough range to appear clear for night riding, which is something not all transition lenses can achieve. 02 Seven shell sizes, from XS to 3XL, ensure yo

DIRT ACTION: First up, can you explain the difference between last year’s Dakar program for you and this year? ROD FAGGOTTER: So the bikes are fairly similar, but obviously I wasn’t on a factory bike. But they’re continually working on stuff to mak

The RST Adventure Pro is a great choice for those hotter days. Featuring a heap of good-sized vents on the arms, shoulders, chest and back, the RST allows more airflow than most jackets. It’s not the lightest jacket you’ll find but it’s a comfortable

There was an interesting period where I had both the 350 EXC-F and the 2020 WR250F in the DA headquarters. Both are enduro bikes. One is built from a motocross base and doesn’t stray far from the formula that’s kicking arse in the AMA Supercross, the

We had a day on the beach with Josh Green and a Yamaha Ténéré 700. It was the end of two days of shooting that included a bush session where Greeny pushed the Ténéré harder than we’d seen anyone get close to. The totally stock bike performed and made

Check the depth first — it can be deceiving. Remember, clear water almost always looks shallower than it actually is, so get ready to get your boots wet and check before you dive in. Identify what’s under the water. It may be muddy, it may be have a