INJECTION OF BLUE
It’s been five long years since Yamaha’s top-selling WR450F has had a major overhaul. Will a new EFI powerplant and YZ250F-bred chassis put it back at the head of the hotly contested 450cc trail/enduro pack?.
TENERINE TRAGICS
Just as we were set to kick off the 2012 Ténéré Tragics Mountain to Mountain Run, huge floods hit NSW and we had to postpone. But a few true Tragics still ventured out in the rain; just as well they were packing snorkels and flippers!.
THE ANZAC SPIRIT
For years we’ve been telling Aussie riders how good the trail riding is in the South Island of New Zealand: now thanks to High Country Trail NZ, the annual TRAIL ZONE sponsored Anzac Spirit Trail Ride is the perfect chance for Aussies to get across to Queenstown and do it.
HIGH COUNTRY HI-JINX
What goes on behind-the-scenes when you get a bunch of Aussie TZ readers together with a pack of Kiwis for one of the best trail rides anywhere in the world.
THAT’S NO BULL
The Old Bull Trailriders are a hard-core pack of off-road iron-men, so when we hooked up with them for a run down through the Snowy Mountains, there was never a dull moment.
MURPHY’S LAW
The Vinduro movement spreads its rusty tentacles north of the border for the first classic enduro of the year at Murphy’s Creek near Toowoomba in Queensland.
THE FUN FACTORY
If you’ve got teenage kids, you’ll know they will soon outgrow any bike you get them, as Dr Phil has discovered.
ADVENTURE BIKE RIDE
BMW’s popular 650cc single adventure bike is back in the shape of the new G 650 GS Sertao.
PROJECT BIKE: KTM 350 EXC-F
With its new Six Days Special kit, our 350 EXC-F sure stands out from the crowd.
PROJECT BIKE: TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
Russ comes to grips with a shiny new Tiger – and it’s love at first ride.
PROJECT BIKE: HUSQVARNA TE449
What’s red, white and black and rips it up? Our hot new Husqvarna TE!.
TECHNICAL: PROJECT LEADER
Dr Phil gets to chat with Masaki Kamimura, the team leader behind Yamaha’s new WR450F.
TECHNICAL: KIWI MULE
If you’re going for a multi-day trail ride, what tools and spares should you take and why?.
TECHNICAL: HIGH VOLTAGE
Dr Phil has a vital lesson in rectifiers and regulators for Aussie off-road riders. OPERATION WR-F IN APC
It’s time for Clubby and the Wolfman to get serious and get their act into gear for the APC Rally.
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TRAIL BOSS
When the riding delivers a natural high.
TRAIL MAIL
The mail must get through.
ASK DR PHIL
You ask, the good Doctor answers.
TRAIL TALK
Check it out for the latest news.
IN THE ZONE
Smile for the camera!
OFF-ROAD EXPLORER
The adventure riding column.
TRAIL PACE
Check out our trail tours buyer’s guide.SPARE PARTS COUNTER
Good gear and gadgets.
YOUR RIDE
Win a Zacspeed Sprint armour system.
PHOTO STOP
Win a DriRider Rallycross jacket.
ON THE COVER
Stefan Merriman does a little sand surfing. Photo: Ballard’s Yamaha. |
