NEW WORLD ORDER
Why is Aussie off-road ace Matt Phillips smiling? Because he’s just busted through for a win in the E3 class of the Maxxis World Enduro Championship.
WATTS UNPLUGGED
Legend larrikin Aussie off-road star Shane Watts is busier than ever, travelling the world to teach riders how to ride their dirt bikes better.
ORANGE APPEAL
We might only be halfway through the year but it’s already time to check out the first of next year’s KTM EXC off-road bikes. And yeah, they look good ... real good.
HIGH COUNTRY HI-JINX
Mother Nature always wears the pants, as the RideADV crew found when things turned frosty on their recent Victorian high country nav ride.
TASMANIAN DEVILS
How good is the adventure riding in Tasmania? So good! Three days around the Apple Isle on BMW’s new R 1200 GS Adventure just left us wanting more.
CONDOMONIUM
Rally events like the Condo 750 in central-west NSW are a guaranteed good time, as our ol’ buddy The Bear discovered when he ventured out for a look.
DAKAR DAZED
Shane Diener and Troy O’Connor are another couple of unheralded Aussies who made the finish of this year’s Dakar Rally. On ya, boys!
TRAIL SKILLS SCHOOL
Riding schools are not just for motocross racers, thanks to Stephen Gall sharing his time and his skills with the trail riders on TZ’s Tour of Duty NZ ride.
TOURATECH TRAVELS
On the trail with a pack of ADVers for this year’s Touratech Travel event in Victoria.
SOUTHERN COMFORT
Philth and Big Cox wrap it up with the final leg of their epic journey around the South Island of New Zealand. Great work, boys.
ADVENTURE BIKE: YAMAHA XT1200Z SUPER TÉNÉRÉ
Four years down the trail, Yamaha’s new XT1200Z Super Ténéré gets an overhaul.
PROJECT BIKE: YAMAHA WR250R
The pint-size Yamaha is rally ready and good to go. Bring it on!
PROJECT BIKE: TRIUMPH EXPLORER
Russ gets another dose of the best of British with Triumph’s Explorer.
TECHNICAL: KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R
Danny Wilkinson delivers the real story on what life’s like living with KTM’s off-road superbike – so hang on tight!
TECHNICAL: THE ACID ON BATTERIES
Tech Editor Clive Ward reveals all you need to know about batteries.TECHNICAL: TRAVEL CONTROL VALVES
If your bike needs a front suspension upgrade, chances are Travel Control Valves should be on your action list.
TECHNICAL: CHARGE ME UP
What’s the best way to look after your bike’s battery? Keep it fully charged.
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TRAIL BOSS
From the Editor's desk.
TRAIL MAIL
The mail must get through.
ASK THE PROFESSOR
Professor Clive’s help desk.
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.
CLASSIC IRON
Another blast down memory lane
SPARE PARTS COUNTER
Good gear and gadgets
YOUR RIDE
Win a Zacspeed Sprint armour system
ON THE COVER
Team KTM’s Matt Phillips is taking aim at the top of the E3 class standings in the FIM World Enduro Series. Photo: Future 7/KTM |
