GREEN & GOLD AT DAKAR
The greatest line-up of Aussie off-road racers ever just took aim on the 2013 Dakar Rally in South America. Who did what and how did they go? Read on as we detail the highs and lows of racing the biggest rally raid in the world.
CONTINENTAL DRIFT
Part 2 of Dave and Darren’s butt-chafing 22,000km ride from London to Sydney on a pair of KTM 690 Enduro R thumpers. This issue they’re romping across eastern Europe and taking aim on China and the Himalayas.
TRACTION PACKED
After taking a close-up technical look at the latest Christini all-wheel-drive dirt bikes two issues ago, now it’s time to throw a leg over the American AWD machines.
WEST COAST TIGERS
In the latest installment of their lap around Australia on a pair of Triumph Tiger 800 XCs, Philth and Bob do battle with the searing heat of the west coast of WA.
SHOWING OFF
After a two-year hiatus, the Australian Motorcycle Expo recently returned to downtown Melbourne and we were there for all the fun of the fair.
TRAIL BIKE: HONDA CRF250L
Honda’s bargain priced new CRF250L really is a red light special. We put the pint-size thumper to the test to see how she stacks up.
ENDURO BIKE: HUSQVARNA TE250R
This small-bore Italian thumper has been creating quite some fuss of late, so we just had to try it on for size for ourselves.
ENDURO BIKE: KTM 250 EXC
The changes might be minimal for the 2013 model year but KTM’s popular two-stroke enduro machine still has plenty to offer.
MOUNTAIN TRIUMPH
Russ goes all the way to the top of the Victorian high country for a two-day adventure ride with a pack of eager Triumph Tiger riders.
VENTURE ON
In this issue’s Industry Insight profile, we catch up with AltRider USA boss Jeremy LeBreton.
TECHNICAL: INNER HEALTH
An old saying goes: Look after your engine and it will look after you – now they are words to live by if ever we heard ’em!.
TECHNICAL: OPERATION DR-Z
Suzuki’s DR-Z400E might be one of Australia’s best selling trail bikes but with a few well placed mods, it can become a capable trail/adventure machine.
TECHNICAL: RESURRECTION
Dr Phil goes back to his roots and breathes new life into a Yamaha WR250Z enduro iron – long live the two-stroke is all we can say.
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TRAIL BOSS
From the Editor's desk.
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.
ON THE COVER
Dr Phil grabs a fistful of all-wheel-drive and does a little timber cutting on the Christini 300 AWD. Photo: Clubby.
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