Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine Issue 505
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.
in this issue
honda’s heroes
MANY OF YOU MAY NOT KNOW THIS BUT LEE HOGAN IS ACTUALLY A PROPHET.HE HAS A HEBREW NAME BUT WE CAN’T SPELL IT LAST MONTH WAS all about the Red Army. No, not our vodka-loving comrades, but our sake-sipping mates from the other side of the Pacific, Honda. We were the first in Australia to test the all-new CRF250R (on the cover and featured from p36 – 42) and announced updated colourways for their other more trail-focused dirtbikes. Honda’s Jett Lawrence won Round 8 of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla and when we went to print he was second in the championship only three points behind Yamaha’s Justin Cooper. Jett’s older brother Hunter, also riding for the same mob – Team Honda HRC – was in fourth…
12 hours in the desert
WE ALL KNOW Alice Springs is home to the Finke Desert Race and we also know that’s one serious event. The Coldzap 12-Hour Enduro, however, has a completely different vibe. It has a fun atmosphere and is the perfect race for anyone wanting to race the desert without going all-in at Finke. Our mate and Alice local Jacko Smart says: “I reckon the 12-Hour is as close to, if not on par with, Finke in the enjoyment category. The 39km track starts off super-fast and flowy but you find yourself riding smart and technical by the third or fourth lap. After so many bikes have been through it you have to look for the smooth lines. “There are always a few spots on the track where some spectators pop up and give…
manny records third romaniacs crown
KTM’S MANUEL LETTENBICHLER claimed his third consecutive Romaniacs win in dominating fashion. The German hard enduro ace finished a whopping 27min 28sec ahead of Sherco’s Wade Young, with Mario Roman holding tough for third. Young started the race in sizzling form, winning the prologue but it was the old fox, Graham Jarvis, who won the opening day of racing. However, Jarvis wrecked his knee, putting him out and Lettenbichler took off into the distance. Despite Young winning day three, Lettenbichler sealed the deal on day four. RESULTS: 1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 19:40.46 2. Wade Young (Sherco) 20:08.14 3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 20:13.46 4. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 20:19.00 5. Jonny Walker (Beta) 20:30.55…
limited edition sherco
SHERCO HAS RELEASED a limited edition 300ST Factory Replica with just 10 of these anorexic trials beasts to hit Aussie shores. Special features include a titanium exhaust elbow, lighter alloy fork, Reiger two-way shock absorber, lightened front rim, red-anodized billet hubs, Neken handlebar, S3 Hard Rock red footpegs, Galfer front and rear discs, Braktec hydraulic brake calipers and clutch, Oxia red anodised cylinder head and S3 #5 handgrips. The price has been set at $11,990 including GST. If you want one, you’d better be quick.…
cfmoto go adventure
CHINESE MANUFACTURING GIANT CFMoto has released its adventure models, the 800MT Sport and the 800MT Touring. The Sport comes in Starlight Black while the Touring is Ocean Blue, but both machines are powered by KTM’s 799cc parallel twin, which comes in black. Both machines come with cruise control, adjustable windscreen, fog lights, crash bars, USB/12-volt charging and KYB suspension. The Touring model’s fruit includes tyre pressure monitoring, heated seat and ’grips, centrestand, up-and-down quick shifter, handguards, alloy bashplate, steering damper and keyless start. The 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring are priced at $12,990 and $13,990 respectively, ride-away and both are scheduled to be available in Australian dealers by the end of the year.…
aj roberts – shop yamaha off-road racing team manager
“WE CAN’T EVEN try and pretend we know when we’ll go racing again but we have a plan and we are ready to go racing. We’ve been pretty productive with our time while there is no racing. Blake Hollis has moved to Queensland and we’ve been continuing to learn more about the bikes and progress. There hasn’t been any AORC racing since the first round, but our riders have all been busy racing State Championships. “Josh Green has been leading both the NSW and Victorian Off-Road Championships, but restrictions will prevent him continuing that. We’re all just waiting to see what the Government decides with border closures. We’ve actually been kept really busy in the workshop because postponed races have seen us prepare bikes three times with no races to go…
