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.

IS AUSSIE DIRTBIKE RACING UNDER THREAT? • A NEW INSURER, JETT LAWRENCE INJURED AND OUR MXDN TEAM ANNOUNCED. IT’S BEEN A HUGE MONTH!

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

MY25 YAMAHA YZ RANGE REVEALED! • bLu cRu make significant changes to the YZ450F and YZ250F

MY25 GASGAS GETS NEW MODEL • GASGAS Strengthens 2025 Enduro Line-Up with New EC 125

MY25 KTM EXC LINE-UP WITH REFINEMENTS

SPECIAL KTMS

LAWRENCES COMING TO OZ! • Aussies Jett and Hunter Lawrence lead AUSX Open reboot at Marvel Stadium

STARK VARG KEEPS WINNING • Stark VARG Triumphs at Delta Awards 2024

2025 INDIAN SUPERCROSS REVEALED • CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League Announces Expanded Season 2 Dates and Venues

WSX COMING TO PERTH! • FIM World Supercross Championship to race in Perth in 2024

HUSQVARNA REVEAL NEW TC 85 FOR 2025 • New frame, improved engine, and multiple technical updates for TC85

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

CHUCKY JOINS THE JET SET • RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN AUSTRIA

AUSSIE ROAD TRIP

LAST HURRAH FOR 2024! • There’s one chance left to do a VIP Experience ride in 2024, don’t miss out!

Tuned In! • IN THIS MONTHLY SECTION OF ADB, WE CATCH UP WITH THE DIRT BIKE BURRITO PODCAST CREW TO SEE WHO THEY’VE HAD ON THE MIC THAT YOU CAN’T MISS!

THE ESSENTIALS

A French Connection • SHERCO DEBUTS THEIR NEW MODELS AND WE WERE THERE TO SAY “OO LA LA”.

TRUTH OR LIE? PUTTING SOME MUTHS TO BED

Something OLD IN Something NEW • COULD THIS BE HERALDING A RETURN TO TWO-STROKES?

THE GREAT DEBATE • ARE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES TAKING OVER AND WILL DIRT BIKE RIDING EVER BE THE SAME?

SLEETER BUSTS THE STARK VARG MYTHS

POWELLY PLAYS BOTH SIDES

The Middle Child • THE 2024 BETA RR350 IS NOT LIKE OTHER 350S. WE RACE ONE THROUGH THE BUSH TO SEE WHERE IT FITS IN.

ADV ITALIAN STYLE • Moto Guzzi has updated their Stelvio model to take on the big twin off-road tourers

HIGH DRAMA HATTAH • CALLUM NORTON TAKES THE HATTAH CROWN ON A FREEZING AND DUSTY DAY OF DRAMA

SEMMENS INJURED

Aussies at ERZBERG • Australia’s best hard enduro racers launched themselves at the Iron Giant in the name of fun

Bendethera OR BUST • IT'S THE DIFFICULTIES OVERCOME THAT MAKE A RIDE MEMORABLE

THE BUSINESS OF SUPERCROSS • Adam Bailey talks about making a living from supercross and his recent resignation from WSX

FIXING A HARD EARNED THIRST • Which is the best hydration pack for a variety of conditions?

Touring with the TENERE TROOPS • EVEN ANGRY WEATHER IS NO MATCH FOR RIDEADV’S ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

ALL HEALED AND BACK ON BOARD • THERE’S BIGGER NEWS THAN GEOFF’S HEALED RIBS

STILL RAINING • A BREAK IN THE WEATHER LETS BOYDY GO RIDING

BATTLING THE RAIN • FILL IN RIDER JEFF BRIGGS IS GETTING VERY WET PUTTING HOURS ON ADB ED MITCH LEES’ BETA 300 RACING MACHINE.

TOP PADDOCK • WE’VE HAD NOTHING BUT EASY RIDING ON THE CFMOTO CX-2E BUT JAXON IS FINDING IT A LITTLE...