Innehållsförteckning för February 2019 från Dirt Action

JAN 5 Angel Stadium | Anaheim, California JAN 12 State Farm Stadium | Glendale, Arizona JAN 19 Angel Stadium | Anaheim, California JAN 26 Oakland-Alameda Coliseum FEB 2 Petco Park | San Diego, California FEB 9 US Bank Stadium | Minneapolis, Minnesota FEB 16 AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas FEB 23 Ford Field | Detroit, Michigan MAR2 Mercedes-Benz Stadium MAR 9 Daytona Intl. Speedway | Daytona Beach, Florida MAR 16 Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis, Indiana MAR 23 CenturyLink Field | Seattle, Washington MAR 30 NRG Stadium | Houston, Texas APR 6 Nissan Stadium | Nashville, Tennessee APR 13 Broncos Stadium at Mile High | Denver, Colorado APR 27 Metlife Stadium | East Rutherford, New Jersey MAY 4 Sam Boyd Stadium | Las Vegas, Nevada…

We took the 2012 Honda CRF250R out to Appin in NSW with national-level professional Cody Mackie — who raced a CRF250R in the 2011 Rockstar MX Nationals — to see if the improvements for 2012 have changed the way the Honda CRF250R is perceived. WHAT’S BEEN UPDATED FOR 2012? The 2012 has some updates to get excited about. The motor has a new cylinder head, a new 46mm throttle body and a new cam, all of them aimed at getting some low- to midrange thrust into the red beast. The chassis also gets some love with updated suspension settings front and rear, wider footpegs and updated front wheel clamps to improve rigidity. WHAT IS THE BIKE’S STRONGEST POINT? I would have to say the way it turns. It really made…

ZIEGLER & BROWN GRAND TURBO 6 BURNER Style: Outdoor kitchen Type/fuel: LPG Natural gas conversion Available Dimensions: Height hood open 1600mm Dimensions: Height hood closed 1180mm Dimensions: Width 1665mm Dimensions: Depth 735mm Control panel: Stainless steel Number of main burners: 6 Main burner type: RQT Main burner megajoules (Each): 90 Side burner type: Integral 17 megajoules (MJ) side burner with lid Burner other: Side burner Rotisserie motor (optional): 240V motor with light Main burner ignition: Flame thrower Flame tamer: RQT Grease tray: Vitreous enamelled steel Primary cooking area dimensions: 510mm x 485mm and 800mm x 485mm Warming rack (included): Chrome-plated steel Warming rack dimensions: 770mm x 125mm 480mm x 125mm Roasting hood: Gloss vitreous enamelled steel Temperature gauge included Temperature gauge type: Recessed celsius Cylinder storage: Internal storage Storage: 1…

Having the opportunity to ride a factory race bike is not to be taken lightly — it’s a very cool experience. Riding this particular race bike was on another level. This FE450 just wrapped up an Australian Championship and gone undefeated in its class. Luckily for us, we had the chance to ride Daniel Sanders’ Husqvarna FE450, the bike that took him to a perfect E2 season in the Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC). Sanders is an incredibly talented rider, so I was intrigued to ride this machine to find out about the style of bike he rides. WIPE THE DROOL First and foremost, Sanders’ Husqvarna FE450 is a seriously trick-looking machine. Up front you’ll find WP Cone Valve forks, a complete FMF exhaust, X-Trig triple clamps, a billet Husqvarna clutch…

Supercross is the bomb. Sure, the gritty nature of the outdoor motocross racers is awesome, but tight racing under the bright lights — well, there’s not much better. Each year that the Aus-X Open has rolled around I have bought a ticket to the action, and I wasn’t missing it in 2018! I rolled into the parking area at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday, the day before the action really kicked off. There was a media shoot — the only chance us photographers would get a chance to capture bikes on track due to the strict rules surrounding an event of this calibre. After a chat with GYTR Yamalube Yamaha Team Manager Scott Bishop and dropping a helmet I had wrapped to KSF Ecstar Suzuki rider Jesse Madden, it was…

For many years, two manufacturers have led the way when it comes to power in the 250 class. But not anymore. Already this year we have seen the blue machine lift its game, and now Yellow Magic has stepped up too. DIRT ACTION travelled south to Park4MX for the launch of Suzuki’s all new RM-Z250 and we weren’t disappointed. Run — Turn — Stop were the fundamental performance elements and similar to other brands, engine performance and weight reduction have been high on the list of refinements. THE POWERHOUSE Suzuki has made a number of changes that have brought this bike up to a race-ready level with the other colours in the class. In years past there has been a clear winner when it has come to the way the…

Heading into the final round of the DIRT ACTION Amcross series I had one thing on my mind: points. The top eight riders were all close and the opportunity was there to make up or lose a bunch of positions. The Macarthur Club had mapped out a tight and restricted Amcross-style track that was unlike any other in the series. It mimicked a motocross track layout with tight turns and double apex corners. I managed to get some great starts and stick up the front in the first two races. Unfortunately, while coming second in the last moto, a rut wall had collapsed in a fast corner, causing me to lose the front and slam onto some serious hard-packed dirt. A few weeks later and after a bit of bed…

ELECTRIC MINIS KTM and Husqvarna take the lead into the world of electric mini-bikes Based on the ever-popular KTM 50SX and Husqvarna TC50, the electric SX-E and EE5 have been announced. Utitlising the motocross-ready chassis with an electric motor, these electric mini-motocross machines are a clear step into the market for the European manufacturers. With low noise, zero emissions and minimal maintenance, the appeal of these machines is huge, not only when it comes to backyard riding but to races in populated areas. Both machines are claimed to be easy to ride, yet capable of full-blown motocross competition. The battery is designed to provide more than two hours of riding for beginners and 25 minutes for full-on mini racers. A full charge is achieved in one hour. FAST FACTS 5…

SYDNEY INDOOR MX DOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION The team behind the Sydney Indoor MX Dome has announced that construction is under way on their Eastern Creek-based facility. This exciting facility will aim to cater for the growing number of riders in the western Sydney area, with plans to expand to multiple locations around the nation. “Firstly, we would just like to thank you all for the support over the last few months as we have kicked off this project. We have had a few unforeseen setbacks that have slowed down our progress, but we have been listening to your suggestions and feedback and have been taking them on board. With such a large project, that is the first of its kind in Australia, the most important thing to us is that…

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Alpinestars has been at the top of the boot game for decades and for 2019, they have raised the bar yet again. The Tech 10, Alpinestars’ premier motocross boot has been completely re-designed, improving overall functionality, performance and safety, to decrease weight and to reduce the amount of material used. By focusing on this, the Tech 10 now has a greater range of movement and flexibility and an overall improved boot. The reduction of weight in the Tech 10 is obvious as soon as you strap the boot on; it’s noticeable with the first step you take, well before hopping onto the bike. Every single part of the 2019 boot is lighter than the 2018. To increase the performance and safety of the Alpinestars Tech 10, technologies include the Frontal…

It sat in the distance. The sun bouncing off the red fenders, the handlebars reminiscent of bull horns ready to gore anyone who got too close. The chrome exhaust pinged with light and despite being in fantastic condition, this Honda CR500 was made to be ridden. I walked up to the Honda CR500 owned by Dan Krusic, owner of Krusic’s Ride Park, and admired it. Dan noticed my interest and said something along the lines of, “That’s my pride and joy…” After two full days of riding, a tired body, minimal sleep and a mega car,-plane-car journey from Sydney to Krusic’s, some three hours from the airport, the next line that came out of my mouth was met with instant regret: “I have never ridden a 500 two-stroke.” ON WE…

WP Cone Valve forks 48mm WP Trax Link shock Pirelli Mid Soft tyres front and rear Renthal handlebars, sprockets (13-50 gearing) RK Chains FMF complete exhaust system Motorex Oils Rival Ink graphics kit Vortex ECU incorporating OEM map switch and traction control Husqvarna accessories Oversized front disc Solid rear disc Rear disc protector PHDS handlebar mounts Brake and clutch master cylinder covers Billet oil plug Outer clutch cover Water pump cover Blue chain slider TM Designworks chain guide Wave seat…

Ranking as the highest-selling enduro model in the country from January through to June 2018, the Yamaha WR450F was already a highly successful model for the Japanese manufacturer. You may be asking, why would you go ahead and completely overhaul your most successful off-road machine when it’s already doing so well? Your answer will be found within Yamaha’s history and their constant efforts to continue to push forward and evolve their extensive range of motorcycles. Was it necessary to update the previous model? No, it was already a very strong motorcycle as shown by the sales numbers. Was it inevitable that Yamaha would go ahead and reveal a completely new model, and are we super excited about it? Yes! So let’s go ahead and get things started as we go…

Dirtbike racing is a unique form of motorsport. Not often can a rider or driver in another sport buy a bike or a car, spend a few-hundred dollars on suspension tuning and be competitive. At least, not on a local level. With Daniel Milner being the athlete that he is, I was intrigued as to whether his bike would be something special or simply an EXC with some fancy forks. When the rider is literally the best in the world and the KTM 500 EXC is an excellent motorcycle out of the crate, is it a fair assumption to say the bike doesn’t need a whole lot to carry a rider such as Dan to the top of the sport? I was correct and incorrect with this thought. The bike…

Not even a bike malfunction for team member Lyndon Snodgrass could stop Team Australia from dominating the overall standings in the International Six Days Enduro. The Australian team of Daniel Milner (who claimed the overall victory), Josh Strang, Daniel Sanders and Lyndon Snodgrass battled incredibly difficult conditions to beat the world. “We won in the World Trophy title back in 2015 but this year we were the fastest team and no-one could touch us, so it was fantastic to win fair and square! Our team was so strong and in the end it really was a team effort, and we couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support,” said Milner. “The team complemented each other really well. I have been riding with Sanders all year in AORC and we’ve been pushing…

The Yamaha WR450F Rally Edition piloted Australian Dakar Rally rider Rodney Faggotter through the brutal event. Featuring parts developed by GYTR, all internal engine modifications are designed for performance and rideability. A range of EFI fuel maps, along with an Akrapovič titanium exhaust which sweeps under the engine, complete the engine upgrades to the WR. The swingarm is 2cm longer for added stability at high speed. The offset of 25mm allows the riders to retain the feel of a regular enduro despite the extra size and weight of the 33-litre fuel tanks. The WR450F Rally features a KYB Factory rear shock and a 300mm front disc for added stopping power. ENGINE Engine type: Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves Displacement: 449cc Bore x stroke: 97.0mm x 60.8mm Compression ratio: 12.5 :…

I had goals to be on the overall podium at the end of the year and to make the MXoN. I know how hard I work and I knew it was achievable. I WANT TO BE RACING THE BEST IN THE WORLD, SO YOU HAVE TO PUT YOURSELF ON THE BIG STAGE. I was really stoked with how the year went. I had an up and down year, which was to be expected in my rookie year, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Burner (Michael Byrne) helped out a lot. Being a previous rider at MXoN and in the USA, he had a lot of experience and it was great that he could share a lot of it with us. The team that he runs over there, Rocky Mountain…

GET THERE If this event sounds like heaven to you, check out www.dusthustle.com.au .Dust Hustle 8 is heading to Queensland Moto Park for some grass-track and moto action. There are even specific Dust Hustle tracks being constructed for the event.…

It’s an interesting time to be Beta. The family-owned Italian company has been in business since 1905, when it was founded as a bicycle manufacturer. The switch to motorcycles came in 1946 and the off-road models first appeared in 1970. That’s a long time to be at this game and the brand is witnessing something of a recent surge, with one enduro world title after another coming over the last three years. In 2018 alone, Beta won four rider titles and three manufacturer titles — a massive effort for any brand in any year. Looking at some facts and figures, we can report that Beta’s greatest sales (53 per cent) come from enduro models, with 63 per cent of those being two-stroke. Most of the sales are in Europe with…

As the Monster Energy Aus-X Open drew closer, a new event was added to the race program - the 2-Stroke Cup. I have been involved with Aus-X for a few years from the perspective where I’m yelling at people through a very loud sound system. I love it. The atmosphere, excitement, the racing — it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. Supercross has always been a favourite of mine. It was where I excelled through my racing career and I still love the idea of hitting a serious set of whoops and big jumps. But I was content with the role I played at such an amazing event — until a certain rider was added to the line-up of the 2-Stroke Cup! ENTER THE 2019 YAMAHA YZ250 We approached…

01 BRAKING Chose your line early. If you are heading to the berm rather than the inside, make that call early. You can carry a lot more speed into a berm than you can into a flat turn. Complete all your braking in the standing position with your weight towards the rear of the bike. Keep your bike gripped with the knees and look towards the berm. 02 ENTRY At the entry of the berm, remain in the standing position. By now you will have washed off all the speed necessary. Look towards the mid part of the turn and prepare to sit. 03 MID-TURN Lift your inside leg off the peg and sit at the front of the seat. Keep your weight leaning with the bike, rather than on…