Riding in Victoria is good at any time. Graeme Sedgwick and a few mates enjoyed an early-winter run through the state’s west and discovered one of their group had some interesting history. Like-minded characters enjoyed the swervery motorcycles are built for. I joined some like-minded characters – Wayne and Steve who were planning a Flinders […]
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Making do with what you’ve got Rodney Brown has some thoughts on what makes an adventure bike. The author’s DRZ400 on the Oodnadatta Track. The word ‘adventure’ is used to describe many types of bikes. How else could you explain a WR250R and 1250GS both being marketed as adventure weapons? See what I mean? It’s
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Rod Taylor and mate David Tiller tackled a tough desert road. In the first instalment of this story they made their way to the start. While it was only knee deep, it was fairly wide. Let’s do The Tanami,” he said. Maybe it was my blank look, because then he added, “You know, the big
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Buying an adventure bike About to part with a big chunk of legal tender for a bike? Here’s 10 things which should figure in the purchasing decision. Budget The amount available to spend will probably be the biggest factor in most riders deciding which bike they’ll buy. If it’s to be a new bike, make
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Improving on the 790 was never going to be easy, but KTM has done it. The 890 Adventure R is one sensational motorcycle. Any stretch of open dirt road will disappear in a shower of roost and irresponsible behaviour. We went crazy-ape bonkers over the 790 Adventure when we rode it in 2019. We couldn’t
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Winter’s well and truly here, and one of the biggest hazards for riders in the cold is a fogged visor. Reduced vision is shit-scary dangerous. There’s some good preventative measures available these days, and here’s a few to consider. Poor vision from a fogged visor is one of the big hazards of riding in the
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BMW’s 2021 flagships are an incredible mix of high-tech performance wrapped in a salute to 40 years of the world’s premier dualsporter. The 40 Year Anniversary 1250 is a technically excellent bike with a retro look which salutes its heritage. Whether or not you’re a ‘BMW person’, there’s no denying the GS has had a
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Living in a rural area with no neighbours means I’m a little out of touch with things sometimes. After a year or so of sticking close to home I found myself staring at a busy travel schedule for this issue, and it was a little difficult to cope with all the rules and regimentation associated
Equipment ready for shipment. ADVWorx soft luggage New for 2021. • Made from robust TPU • Bright-blue internal liner • Pannier bags in three sizes to suit any size bike • Simple four-point system allows mounting to any pannier frame • Comes with straps for use as a pair or a single bag • Duffel
