Issue 247

Dirt Action

All things dirtbike from Australia and around the world.

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Aussies Against The World
What a time for the Australian moto scene. Jett Lawrence has claimed the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship for the second time in a row, with his brother Hunter landing third place overall. The Australian junior and women's teams both finished thir
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The Long And The Short Of It
At the final round of the ProMX Championship, I believe a world record was set. Can you name me a taller MX2 podium ever in existence than Levi Rogers, Nathan Crawford and Bailey Malkiewicz? I don't think you can. I don't think you ever will. These a
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All-new Yamaha Yz450f
Lighter, more compact and with increased power across the entire rev range, the all-new 450cc engine maintains the YZ450F's exceptional pulling power and renowned ease of use, all while boosting the rev limit by 500rpm for even more top-end power. Ch
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Wilson Todd
Entering the seventh round of the 2022 Australian ProMX Championship with a commanding lead in the MX2 class, HRC Australia's Wilson Todd did more than enough to clinch the title with a round still remaining. “I am so happy to win the MX2 title. The
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Matt Moss Signs With Bud Racing Kawasaki
After an impressive end to the 2022 Pro MX Championship, Australian Matt Moss has signed with the Bud Racing Kawasaki team for the World Supercross Championship. Moss will race alongside former French SX and European MX champion Cedric Soubeyras, plu
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Jett Goes Back-to-back
Aussie Jett Lawrence wrapped up his second consecutive 250 class National Championship in September. Jett took 11 moto wins and nine overall victories, stamping his authority with a 45-point advantage. Hunter Lawrence also stood on the overall podium
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Aaron Tanti Australian Motocross Champion!
On board his CDR Yamaha Monster Energy team YZ450F, a nervous Tanti navigated his way through two gruelling 30-minute motos in the deep sand of Coolum to secure enough points to give him his maiden Australian Championship and one that he won't soon f
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Wanderer Extreme Heavy Duty Single Swag With Carry Bag
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 opt
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CAMP & RIDE
Welcome to Camp & Ride. We love getting out in the great outdoors, ripping dirtbikes, 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! The Dune 4WD 270 awning p
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Chipotle Pork And Grilled Pineapple Tacos
2 x 250g pork loin steaks, butterflied, approximately 2cm thick 440g tin pineapple rings (or fresh pineapple) 1 lime, halved 8 corn tortillas 1 cup grated purple cabbage ½ red onion, finely sliced ½ cup loosely packed coriander leaves 1 red chilli, f
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Wacaco Minipresso Ns
The Wacaco Minipresso NS is a convenient, portable and handheld espresso machine. The Minipresso NS is compatible with Nespresso capsules. Thanks to this handy espresso machine, there is little room for error so you have a delicious espresso every ti
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Simplified Swedes
Back in May, Husqvarna released details of its 2023 range of motocross bikes to the public. Without doubt, the introduction of fuel-injected two-strokes stole the show and it's been a hot topic ever since. The four-strokes weren't without major chang
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Not Just Another Y Z 2 5 0
The platform is a 2009 YZ250 two-stroke with some parts you don't always see on a Yamaha. The bike is completely fit out with Mettec titanium including front and rear axles, linkage bolts and swingarm pivot. Looking even closer, there's a mixture of
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Ride Red
Here at DIRT ACTION, we're fortunate enough to have access to experts with a wide range of industry knowledge. For this launch we had myself, the pro racer with a couple of years testing under my belt, and Matty Warren from MCD, suspension technician
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Crossed In The Country
A few months into our time with the Kawasaki KX250X and it's been all guns blazing. The Kwaka has been put through its paces across a range of terrain conditions and riders. Lots! The KX250X is an awesome machine and it's been super reliable. I live
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Honda Heartbreaker
Cam Boyle knows how to build a seriously impressive motorcycle, and his latest Honda CR250R is no exception. “I bought this 2007 Honda CR250R off a guy down near Port Macquarie,” Cam explains. “It was in really good condition, so I didn't have to do
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World Travellers
Tom and Caroline share their experience and hard-won lessons below. Get inspired and find out what you would need to pack to survive your own global adventure, and how to find your way around the globe. For those who don't know what you did during yo
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Husqvarna Technical Parts Fitted
Long-range fuel tank: This adds 12 litres to the fuel capacity and extends the range to easily over 500 km. This is a no-brainer for us as the standard 13-litre tank is just not enough to make it to the next petrol station in some remote areas. Also,
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Racing-x
The non-ADR enduro bike market is becoming tightly fought in Australia. With the opportunity of recreational registration in Victoria, and the booming enduro, Amcross, and Transmoto events around the country, bikes such as the Honda CRF250RX are ceme
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New Gear
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Kidz Zone
DANGERBOY DEEGAN MOTOCROSS HONDA SUPERCROSS CHAD REED YAMAHA ■
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Fox 180 Nuklr Teal Kids Racewear
Driven by the idea of elevating athletic performance through progressive innovation, everything Fox develops is done with the rider in mind. No matter the terrain, condition or environment, Fox designs and engineers its gear with the goal of making e
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STACYC 16” eDRIVE
» Frame: Aluminum TIG welded and heat treatment » 16” composite wheels with pneumatic tyres » Seat Height: 17” » Weight: 9kg with battery » High-output brushless motor » 20 per cent more power than original 16eDRIVE » 10 per cent more efficient than
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6d Atr-2 Helmet
I've been fortunate to get my hands on a fresh 6D ATR-2. There's no doubt the new colourway gets a lot of attention at the track and the new designs for 2023 are up there with the best on the market. 6D hit the market in 2013 with the ATR-1 helmet. T
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Troy Lee Designs Scout Jacket
Enduro jackets aren't created equal. I have worn the best of the best and the cheapest of the cheap. The Troy Lee Designs Scout jacket is certainly in the best category. With a relaced torso and a drop-tail design, the jacket is incredibly comfortabl
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Stop Fearing Strength Training.
There are many myths associated with strength training for motocross: “Weights will make you big and bulky.” “Weight training promotes arm pump.” “Don't lift heavy weights, only light weights with high reps.” The list goes on, but these couldn't be f
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Howto Navigate Large Waterholes
OK, you've come up to a mammoth waterhole on your dirtbike and it looks deep. The entry and exit look steep and there's no way around it. So what do you do? There are multiple approaches to consider. Banzai your way in pinned to the stop and make a l
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5 Sand Riding Tips
You need to keep moving forward in sand — it's almost as simple as that. While the bike is driving forward, the weight is transferred rearward, keeping the front light and on top of the sand. The instant forward momentum is halted, the weight of the

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