Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10 i Australian Adventure Bike

Front with “40 years GS” sticker The striking yellow “40 years GS” sticker on the front leaves no doubt about the origin of this bike. Hand guard in yellow as visual highlight The hand protector in striking yellow protects your hands and control elements from wind, weather, branches and debris. Black and yellow Option 719 cylinder head cover The high-quality black and yellow Option 719 cylinder head cover steers the focus onto the powerful boxer engine. Tank with “1250” lettering and “Option 719” logo Make it clear what this bike’s got. The expressive “1250” lettering in yellow and the “Option 719” logo make a strong statement. Seat in black-yellow The comfortable seat of the GS comes in an expressive black-yellow design and guarantees constant comfort on your trips. Gold handlebars…

SHOEI HORNET X2 SOVEREIGN TC-10 AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi Fibre) shell construction is smaller, lighter, more compact and extremely aerodynamic 4 shell sizes ensure a custom fit SM Shell: XS-SM helmets MD Shell: MD helmets LG Shell: LG helmets XL Shell: XL-2XL helmets Dual-layer, multi-density EPS liner accommodates a more compact design without compromising ventilation EPS liner has been engineered to provide varying densities of foam in key impact areas around the head, providing enhanced impact absorption CNS-2 face shield system is 3D injection-moulded and offers a distortion-free view Innovative ribs on the top ridge of the shield improve rigidity when opening and closing QR-N base plate system offers quick and efficient shield removal without having to remove the visor Thicker, more durable face shield gasket Improved shield…

4K (3840 x 2160) recording Using the XAVC S codec, the FDR-X3000 can record UltraHD resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p or 24p with bit-rates of 100Mb/s or 60Mb/s. Besides 4K, it can record Full HD 1080p at 50Mb/s in XAVC S and up to 28Mb/s in the higher-compressed MP4 mode High-frame-rate recording: Great for dramatic portrayal of action scenes, in 1080p and 720p resolutions, the FDR-X3000 is capable of recording high-frame-rate videos. Full HD 1080p video can be recorded up to 120fps, which offers a 1/4-speed playback at a smooth 30fps. Step down to 720p resolution for 240fps recordings for 1/4-speed playback at 60fps, or 1/8-speed playback at 30fps. Built-in Balanced Optical SteadyShot: Originally formulated for Sony’s HandyCam line, Balanced Optical SteadyShot (or B.O.S.S., for short) doesn’t compromise…

Roughly 400 kilometres into the 2020 Dakar rally, Toby Price’s rear tyre fell off. This isn’t something you’d want to happen at the best of times, but it’s especially inconvenient during a two-week rally raid through the harshest desert Saudi Arabia has to offer. While Price was unscathed, the freak incident resulted in the reigning Dakar champ (and two-time winner) giving up some 16 minutes to American Ricky Brabec — 16 minutes that, through the remaining 7000+ kilometres, he was never quite able to get back. Price ultimately came third overall, 24 minutes behind Brabec. Still, it was Price’s fifth time on the podium in as many attempts, and the stage was set for a dominant 2020 season for the off-road and enduro specialist. And then the pandemic happened. “WE…

SWM 650 SUPERDUAL X $10,490 + ORC WHAT WE THOUGHT “The SWM Superdual X is a good bike offered as a great package at a decent price. It’s a fine option for the rider looking to explore on reasonable-to-shitty dirt roads but who doesn’t want to be brought to a halt if the terrain gets trickier for a bit. It’s a great option for a rider who has trouble finding a bike that has a low-ish seat height but wants a fair-sized engine. It weighs in at a claimed 167kg, which isn’t bad and comparable to an adventure-ready DR650 (147kg stock). So you get a bike with a 600cc engine that weighs in at well under 200kg, with a good fuel range, a low seat and nothing to immediately add…

Honda has filed the design of the CB125X with the European Patent Offi ce, suggesting that the bike, which was introduced as a concept at the 2018 EICMA show, could be taking a step towards appearing on dealers’ floors. Based off the CB125R platform, a 125cc adventure bike might not be on the wish list of the majority of people, but we can never have enough models that offer in-roads to new riders. It’s doubtable that this would be a big seller in Australia — we’d actually be surprised if Honda Australia brought it in — but there can be no doubt it does look sharp in this guise. With the bench seat, curious headlight, carbon bashplate/engine guard and case guard, it’s more offroad-centric than a production model is likely…

The Cardo Freecom 4+ Bluetooth communication headset is the ultimate four-way communication system, offering the ability to connect to any substantial Bluetooth headset up to a range of 1.2km. With the Freecom 4+ Duo Dual Pack, take the hassle out of connecting with other units with these pre-paired setups. The Freecom 4+ offers an all-new, always-on, natural voice operation where you will never have to press a button, turn a wheel or move a slider again. Whether you ride with a buddy or in a group of up to four, just say “hey Cardo” and your Freecom 4+ will do the rest. Bringing the ultimate sound experience to riders around the world, the JBL-Cardo partnership combines Cardo’s passion for the ride with JBL’s passion for sound. Specifically designed to work…

If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that when honey king prawns are an option, don’t eat the bat, and that when the freedom to ride when and where we want is restricted, life is not nearly as satisfying. I have had so few genuinely long rides this year that it’s a bit depressing, so when Clive Ward messaged me to see if I was up for a four-day run, I was as keen as a bag of bees. Clive has been the sweep rider and saviour of many a broken bike on the Ténéré Tragics rides for ten years. The idea was for the two of us, plus Clive’s mate Heath, to join up with Tragics front man Andrew ‘Clubby’ Clubb and fellow Tragics founder Lance Turnley for a…

ou can’t trust anything on film anymore. We’ve been altering photos for decades, but now it's easier than ever to edit video and convince people the craziest shit is real. All you need is an app on your phone to make it appear there was a UFO hovering over your grandad’s birthday party and it’ll make the nightly news. At first, what Pol Tarrés was doing in The Seeker seemed too outlandish to be real. All we could think was… how? How does a man ride a 200kg adventure bike like that? It must be some form of video-editing wizardry, right? We all know guys that can wheelie for miles or on the extreme end ride the sand like it’s a motocross bike, but Tarrés has gone well past anything…

It seems an age ago now, but there was a time where 90 per cent of my mates owned enduro bikes and we all went riding together every weekend. We rode all day, utilising hidden fuel drums or fuelling up with petrol and sausage rolls at a servo. Most of us were of a similar pace and none of us could imagine a better way to spend an entire day from sun-up to sundown. And now, I’m the last one of that group to regularly ride. Be it through family or career pressure, the rising costs of riding or the myriad things that can take up a man’s time, each of my mates sold their bikes and had their weekends filled with other activities. One of those blokes was Paul…

Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders has been a member of the Husqvarna enduro racing team for many years and in that time has firmed not only as one of the fastest riders in Australia, but the world. In 2019, Sanders won the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) outright in a display that left the best of the best in awe. He has Australian Offroad Racing Championship (AORC) titles under his belt and has won the brutal Hattah Desert Race. The only thing missing off a resume pioneered by Toby Price is a run at a Finke Desert Race win. Sanders is an awesome talent with an uncanny ability to adapt and learn quickly. His signing to the KTM team is not only a huge moment for Australian offroad racing, but a boost…

Just two years ago, KTM rewrote the adventure bike design book with the release of the 790 Adventure R. None of us had ridden anything like that before and it continues to stand alone through many of its engineering ideas. Alas, we didn’t know it was to be a surprisingly short journey for such an impactful model, which has now been superseded by the 890 Adventure R and the 890 Adventure R Rally. KTM has shifted both the Adventure and Duke model range up by 90cc, something that may concern those who were drawn to the bike’s capacity point in the first place. The new LC8 engine generates 105hp and 100Nm of torque, which is 10hp and 12Nm more than the 790. The crankshaft has 20 per cent more rotating…

The Scott Prospect Enduro goggle is designed specifically for the modern enduro rider. Boasting the same great features as the Prospect, it also comes with a double lens with Air Control System that prevents fogging and gives the enduro rider extra-clear vision in low-speed situations. In addition, it features an innovative Scott Lens Lock System and NoSweat face foam. To avoid slipping of the goggle, it is equipped with an extra-wide, no-slip silicone strap. This strap, together with the articulated outriggers, highly contributes to the improved helmet integration. FRAME TECHNOLOGIES Lens Lock System Articulated outriggers NoSweat 3-layer moulded face foam Extra-wide, no-slip silicone strap LENS TECHNOLOGIES Scott TruView double lens ACS Air Control System NoFog anti-fog lens treatment EXTRAS Microfibre goggle bag Noseguard GOPRO HERO 9 5K VIDEO Shoot stunning…

Hey there, folks. How you doing? You good? How’s this crazy year, huh? Seems like the bad news avalanche will never cease. But have you seen that photo of the baby sloth called Kermie? If that doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what could. Adorable. Can we do things a little differently in this feature? I’m asking like I’m giving you a choice. This is kind of a stream of consciousness thing, so bear with me. In this test of the KTM 390 Adventure, I don’t want to have to repeat that it’s not very fast compared to a 790 or Africa Twin. I’ve seen this done too many times and I’m left wondering if the writers have taken too many hits to the head. Take everything I say…

This is a somewhat frustrating tale. It’s one of excitement and of great promise, ultimately dampened by a single, yet very important, factor. There are many moments of redemption, but I know full well there is more to this story than I can convey. This is a bike I truly lusted to test ride — more so than even the Ténéré 700, which arrived at a point when I’d contracted Sneak Peek Fatigue from three years of Yamaha’s teasing. The 900's new look clearly follows the lead set by its 1200cc brother, but the aesthetics represent just a fraction of what Triumph is offering. This is a very different approach by the company and they haven’t done this by halves. The ‘Tiger’ moniker actually dates back well before 2010, with…

It could very well be that the meaning of life is simply to have as much fun as possible while you’re on this planet. As author Leo Buscaglia once wrote, “Nobody gets out of this world alive." So while we're here, shouldn’t we put a heavy emphasis on enjoying it to the fullest? Alas, there are boundaries and modern life is often a series of choices made within the parameters of wants and needs. I need a Mazda 2 but I want a Tesla Model S. I need to drink more water but I want a Balter XPA. I need a banana but I want a doughnut. Nobody needs 158 horsepower to go on an adventure ride. KTM’s 1290 Adventure R therefore has a lot of what you don’t need,…

I DIDN’T HAVE THAT KIND OF COIN TO DROP BUT THE GUYS AT DEUS WERE COOL. THEY SUGGESTED I VISIT BACKYARD CUSTOMS, A CUSTOM SHOP CREATED BY A FORMER DEUS PRODUCT DESIGNER WHO’D BRANCHED OUT ON HIS OWN The first moment I laid eyes on the W175, I knew I had to have one. The latest addition to the ‘W’ family — a line of motorcycles built by Kawasaki since 1965 that shares some characteristics of classic British vertical-twin standard motorcycles — it had all the hallmarks of a timeless retro beauty but didn’t cost much more than the characterless automatic scooters most people use to commute around my adopted home of Bali. The small frame and low ground clearance made light work of the thick traffic that curses the…

1. Which one of these is a common tracking device? A - ImlostB - SpotC – Findmeplz 2. What was the very first product Husqvarna produced? A – MusketsB – BreadC – Car tyres 3. Which of these companies currently builds a two-wheel-drive motorcycle? A – KawasakiB – RokonC – Can Am 4. Which of these is slipperiest? A – Greased snotB – WD40 on grease on glassC – Wet red clay 5. Which of these bikes was a 400cc fuel-injected two-stroke rally racer, built in 1995? A – Honda EXP-2B – Suzuki DRI-2C – Yamaha XTI-4 6. The Alpinestars airbag system is called the… A – Bag O AirB – Air TechC – Tech Air 7. Which one of these is not an Australian company? A – BarkbustersB –…