Table of contents for Issue 246 in Dirt Action

Erzberg is a brutal and physically demanding race that has broken the minds and machines of so many racers. What are the secrets to survival, enjoyment, and ultimately success at the Iron Giant? “It’s certainly a unique race, there’s nothing else like it really. It’s a lot shorter than most people imagine, and it’s really intense. Fitness, for me, is the key to doing well. The race has a bit of everything, but it’s the technical sections like Carl’s Dinner where you need the technical skills, the ability to select the best lines and that’s obviously where my experience comes in. To finish, to try and win, everything has to be right on the day. There’s no room for big mistakes.” How do you even begin to prepare for a…

LOOKING AT THE KAWASAKI KX250X ON THE STAND, IT’S DARN SEXY. BLACK RIMS, CLEAN GRAPHICS, ALL GREEN PLASTICS AND A SET OF RENTHAL FAT BARS ARE ALL STANDARD. The Kawasaki KX250X is a purpose- built competition enduro 250F. Before we start the “If only it was registered” conversation, yes, that would be great. We will get that one out of the way first and foremost. In Victoria these bikes can be recreationally registered, but for the rest of Australia, this beast is an absolute weapon on private property or in race conditions and for us, it fits our needs perfectly. So, what are the needs? Why did we choose the Kawasaki KX250X to be a DA long-termer? I live on 10,000 acres, there are more trails, trails, rocks, hill climbs…

01 APPLY PRESSURE When you catch someone, apply some pressure so they know you’re there and then start thinking about what you might do. This doesn’t mean half-baked passing attempts; just simply being on their rear wheel is enough. Quite often this results in a small mistake, which may save you the trouble of making the pass happen. 02 SET IT UP This is probably the commonest mistake riders make when trying to pass a rider. If you catch someone, you’re obviously faster than they are but sometimes getting around them is a whole different ball game. Plenty of riders will stick a wheel up the inside 10 times a lap but never really have a legit chance of making the pass stick. When you do this, all you do…

Welcome to Camp and Ride. We love getting out in the great outdoors, ripping dirt bikes, cooking a killer feed and shooting a few yarns over a couple of beers, so, let’s dedicate these pages to all things camping and good times! MOTOSTAR WEEKENDER TRAILER The Motostar Weekender has been designed not only to be used for carrying motorbikes but for your kayaks, push bikes, surfboards and more, on that family holiday without having to load up your tow vehicle. Check out the extensive range of upgrade options. BASIC PRICE INCLUSIONS: » Removable wheel stop divider & lashing rings » PA door with water & dust proof seals » Ramp with water & dust proof seals » LED Lights, 4 tail, 10 clearance, 1 number plate » 7 pin flat…

What you see on the pages in front of you is a lovingly built and restored Honda CR500 by Cameron Boyle. “My love for dirt bikes and racing started at a young age, starting racing at five and growing up watching the baddest dudes to do it, watching Peter Melton and Mick Cook tearing the track up on their 500 two-strokes. It really didn’t get much cooler than that!” In a time when so many are building epic 250 two-strokes, or screaming 125s, Cam went the big birtha road, purchasing a Honda CR500. “The 500 two-strokes have always appealed to me and I’ve always wanted one. So, I sold my new YZ450F last year to buy this 1998 Honda CR500 and got to work on it. With the help of…

Mandy is an MXStore employee who rides with her son Asher and purchased this bike so she could chase him around on his PW50. Mandy’s thoughts on her bike in current condition, “she’s had a hard life, kind of like me”. Follow along as Dyl completely transforms this 150 with a bunch of hand-picked trick parts all completed in the MXstore garage. Giving the bike a complete overhaul and a new lease on life, this 150 won’t know what hit it. WHY THE HONDA CRF150R? Mandy chose the 150 as she is not the tallest gal, so the ride height and weight were major factors. The 150 is light and produces an insane amount of power so this bike is more than enough to chase her son around local southeast…

01 LOOK AHEAD Once you have both wheels in the entry of the turn, you should be looking around the turn to the exit. Look all the way around and out past the exit as early as possible, even if the turn continues for another 10 metres. Where you look is where you’ll end up, so keep that vision up and look ahead. 02 LEG UP Keep your leg nice and high, to stop from dragging and unsettling your corner and body position. Keep your toe pointed so that when it hits the ground it will slide on the sand and not dig in. If you’re lazy with your leg it will cause you problems. Keep it out and use it as a guide around the turn. 03 SIT TOWARDS…

WHAT IS NEW FOR 2023: » New bodywork with specifically tailored ergonomics for easier movement on the motorcycle » New hydro-formed chromium-molybdenum frames significantly improve anti-squat behaviour » New topology-optimised die-cast aluminium swingarm provides optimal rigidity and low weight » New throttle body fuel injection on two-stroke engines ensures class-leading power and rideability » New FC 250 and FC 350 DOHC engines deliver class-leading torque and peak power » New Quickshift sensor ensures seamless upshifting on all four-stroke models » New electric start on both two-stroke models » New aluminium-polyamide hybrid subframe construction provides specifically calculated rigidity and advanced durability » New WP XACT 48mm front forks with AER technology offer more progressive end-of-stroke damping » New WP XACT rear shock design with CFD-optimised main piston and tool-free adjusters »…

Like everyone else, I get really excited about riding dirt bikes. So when I was invited to Spain to test the Varg in the Stark worldwide launch, it was a no brainer that I would be attending. Instantly the nerves set in; I was going to travel solo, half-way across the world for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I would be lying if I said I had a good night’s sleep in the week leading up to the launch. Nervous as anything, I arrived at the airport super early to calm my nerves. I found myself pacing the airport; just knowing I’d be cramped up for the next 30+ hours until I arrived in Barcelona was stressing me out. Fortunately though, for my first flight leg of 14 hours, I found myself…

I’m sure we have all searched Market Place or Gumtree at some stage, in the hope of coming across an early 2000s two-stroke for a reasonable price, and man did I find one! A 2008 RM250 for $2800?! I’ll take it! It had been about four years since I had a dirt bike after my step away from racing in 2015 and this old Gumtree banger brought all my love for bikes right back. I’ve always been a two-stroke guy, my dad has always instilled in me that they’re superior for corner speed technique, for me I just loved how they felt. It was later in my riding years that I could appreciate the technique I had learnt from riding two-strokes. My junior racing was two-stroke filled, my first being…

COLOUR ME IN! Colour in this motocross helmet to give it your very own look. YCF 50E ELECTRIC BIKE YCF 50E is the perfect first bike! The 48V 1200W ‘50cc’ engine is whisper quiet and ready to go — but with the added parental control of a keyed ignition, you can choose when the fun starts and stops. The hydraulic disc brakes ensure stopping is as easy as getting going, while the USD forks and progressive rear shock give a smooth and compliant ride. FEATURES: » Only 36kg » 550mm seat height » 250mm ground clearance » 10” wheels » Hydraulic disc brakes NEW LOOK FOR THE 2023 YAMAHA PW50 Fresh graphics for the Yamaha PW50 will give the 2023 a new look for a new year. So many of…