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.
BACK IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT • 2022 IS SET TO BE A CRACKER, HERE’S WHAT’S COMING!
Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine
BENELLI TRK 800
ADVENTURE WITH APRILIA
TRIUMPH TIGER QUARTET
KAWASAKI VERSYS 650
KTM 390 ADVENTURE UPGRADED
MILNER TO ENDURO GP WITH FANTIC
TANTI JOINS CDR YAMAHA
FROM MOTO GP TO DAKAR
WILSON TODD TO HONDA AUSTRALIA
SUNDERLAND JOINS CHUCKY AT GASGAS RALLY
SEMMENS TO GNCC
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
Did you know
Your Shout • HAVE A RANT, ON US, COS WE’RE NICE LIKE THAT!
RADMX ROCKY RAISER FUNDS RAISED
Remembering Shigella • HOSPITAL, MUGGING AND THE THREAT OF GAOL, THE TRIALS OF WORLD TRAVEL.
ALL-INCLUSIVE DIRTBIKE DREAM! • GRABBO’S VIP EXPERIENCE RIDES ARE SELLING OUT FAST!
ALL-INCLUSIVE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
DATES AND PRICING
WEIGHT TRAINIG FOR MX • ADB’S HEALTH EXPERT STEPHEN GALL ON MUSCLING UP
DAKAR IS ON! • GASGAS FLY IN ADB’S BEN GRABHAM TO FINE TUNE CHUCKY’S RIDE
GET OFF THE SCREEN! • PHONE & IPAD’S VS A SSV FAMILY GETAWAY…
RIDING ESSENTIALS
A versatile BIG BORE PHOTOS MITCH LEES • THE FE 501 CAN HANDLE IT ALL
TOP THREE MODS I WOULD MAKE FOR EACH DISCIPLINE
MY FAVOURITE SETTINGS
2022 Husqvarna FE501
Spoilt PHOTOS // MITCH LEES for choice • GOT $16K TO SPEND? DO YOU GO TWO- OR FOUR- STROKES?
THE ULTIMATE RIDER AND SITUATION FOR EACH BIKE
Parting is such sweet sorrow • MAT HAS TO SAY A FOND FAREWELL TO THE GREEN MACHINE.
NEW BLUE FOR ‘22 • POWER IN PLENTY BUT WITH SMOOTH DELIVERY
My History with Yamaha and the YZF
Yamaha YZ450F
More GO-GO for the GASGAS • JUST HOW MUCH DIFFERENCE CAN AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST MAKE?
CHANGE TYRES LIKE A PRO, LITERALLY! • TUBE OR MOUSSE, GRABBO SHOWS THE WAY TO CHANGE EITHER WITHOUT SKINNED KNUCKLES OR OFFENDING THE NEIGHBOURS.
TIPS & TRICKS
It’s alright, I’m with him over there • IF YOU HAVE MORE FRONT THAN A DOUBLE DECKER BUS YOU CAN BLUFF YOUR WAY INTO ANY GROUP’S RIDE
FOUR-DAY’S FOUR-YEAR CURSE • CAN ERICA BREAK THE DROUGHT FOR OUR MOST FAMOUS ENDURO?
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS
FATHER OF FOUR-DAY
WHAT THEY SAID
SIDEWAYS AND SLIDING • ZANE MADE THE SWITCH FROM MOTOCROSS TO SPEEDWAY AND HAS NEVER LOOKED BACK
Latitude: Altitude! • RIDING TO THE STRATOSPHERE, ALMOST.
AT THE SUMMIT OF ATACAMA
ADVENTURE IN CHILE WITH JORDI
PLENTY OF FUN FOR YOU • THE 300SEF FACTORY PACKS MORE PUNCH THAN YOU MAY THINK
CUTTING LOOSE • WEATHER PLAYS INTO GRABBO’S HANDS FOR RIDING
WHEELIE GOOD TURN • THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF OUR U-TURN SERIES SEES US TACKLE THE EXQUISITE PIVOT WHEELIE
WHO’S IT FOR
SMALL STEPS
LARRY LOOP OUT
FLY RACING PATROL VEST
CENTURY DEEP-CYCLE N70T BATTERY
LEATT 4.5 ENDURO V22
CLEANING AN AIRBOX • MAKE IT SO SPOTLESS YOU CAN USE...