Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

For 37 years, Australasian Dirt Bike magazine has been the definitive source of information for off-road motorcyclists – from beginners wondering where to ride and what gear to wear, to seasoned riders getting their monthly fix of racing action and bike hot-up advice. The stories cater to junior riders, ’weekend warrior’ trail riders, full-blown racer-heads and the technically-minded. Bike tests, riding tips, equipment guides, race reports and rider profiles are all delivered with full-colour professional photography.

SHOOTOUT TIME! • OUR FIRST OF THREE ENDURO SHOOTOUTS IS IN THIS ISSUE WITH A 300CC HARD ENDURO AND 450CC SHOOTOUT TO FOLLOW

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

ON POWERSPORTS OZY 30X • A locally-designed, electric enduro with big claims and it's more affordable than you might think!

Torrot Urban Wolf • Torrot Unleashes Limited-Run ‘Urban Wolf’ Electric Minibikes for Young Riders

SHERCO REVEALS 2026 FOUR-STROKE ENDURO RANGE • Sherco's 2026 SEF range keeps its proven platform intact, adding a few smart upgrades

YAMAHA ON TOP • PW50 powers ahead as most searched for dirtbike in Q1 2025

EXTREME SHERCO ON ITS WAY! • Sherco 300 SE XTREM locked in for Australia with confirmed price tag

DUCATI'S FIRST PODIUM! • Seewer claims historic first MXGP podium for Ducati at Swiss Grand Prix

Hemsworth goes MXing!

VALE JOEL EVANS • The privateer that lit up the sport: 10/11/1994 – 27/04/2025

THE INDUSTRY REACTS

Your Shout • HAVE A RANT ON US, COS WE'RE COOL LIKE THAT

LONG AS IT'S SLIPPERY • GLENN KEARNEY TELLS A TALE OF DETERMINATION TO FINISH DESPITE THE ODDS

BIT OF PUSH AND SHOVE!

THE ESSENTIALS

300 cubes of speed! • WE PIT SEVEN OF THE BEST 300CC TWO-STROKE ENDURO BIKES AGAINST EACH OTHER IN THIS TRAIL/RACE SHOOTOUT!

THE TEST CREW

HUSQVARNA TE 250 HERITAGE EDITION • THE LITTLE HUSKY'S ONE-CYLINDER, LIQUID-COOLED TWO-STROKE ENGINE DIDN'T GET LEFT BEHIND

TESTERS THOUGHTS

KTM 300 EXC CHAMPION EDITION • THE CHAMPION EDITION SPEC ALSO ADDS A FEW TRICK EXTRAS STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY

TESTERS THOUGHTS

TM EN 300 CARBY CORSE • AS FOR PERFORMANCE, THE ENGINE IS AN ABSOLUTE WEAPON WHEN UP TOP

TESTERS THOUGHTS

FANTIC XE 300 • IT'S AN ENGINE THAT LOVES TO BE RIDDEN AGGRESSIVELY

TESTERS THOUGHTS

SHERCO 300 SE FACTORY • IT'S EASY TO SEE WHY THIS BIKE REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR 300 TWO-STROKES AROUND

TESTERS THOUGHTS

BETA RR 300 RACE • THE FRONT-END GIVES EXCELLENT FEEL WHEN YOU'RE PUSHING HARD

TESTERS THOUGHTS

GASGAS EC 300 • THE GASGAS EC 300 EASILY WINS THE ‘TRAILBIKE’ AWARD AMONG THE GROUP

TESTERS THOUGHTS

WINNER, WINNER! • OH BABY, HERE WE GO! SO, WHICH BIKE IS THE 2025 ADB 300 TWO-STROKE ‘RACE AND TRAIL’ SHOOTOUT WINNER?

BETA STEPS UP! • Beta has entered the 450cc motocross fray with its impressive RX 450. We test it at a perfectly groomed QMP track

Serious Clout • Lee Hogan throws a leg over Luke Clout's race-winning Empire Kawasaki KX450

AFFORDABLE ADVENTURER • Big-bore adventure bikes might get all the glory, but the mid-size adventure class is where the real action is – and CFMOTO has just entered the fray with its new budget-friendly 800MT-X

WHAT IS CFMOTO?

ELECTRIC FIX • Electric bikes might require less maintenance than petrol-powered ones but they still need regular attention. We look at the KTM SX-E 5 to see what can go wrong and how to avoid problems.

THE SEASON OF CHAOS • BREAKING DOWN THE 12 DEFINING FACTORS OF THE 2025 MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP.

HIGH COUNTRY LEGENDS • Yamaha legends join the 2025...