Articles and reviews of essential adventure riding gear, including helmets, jackets, gloves, boots, luggage systems, and navigation devices.
Ian Bowden’s a proud Kiwi who loves his homeland. He especially loves it when he gets to show it off to others. Top trail on the way over Thompsons track We needed to cross from the North Island to the South, so the meeting point was to be the Wellington Cook Strait ferry terminal. After […]
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The folks at DSMRA had a few thoughts about Alex Kelly’s Locked Gates article in issue #29. Alex Kelly’s article in issue #29 of Adventure Rider Magazine raised a hot topic we’re sure we can all relate to: locked gates.As our sports’ adopted title suggests, our interests extend beyond just riding for the pure enjoyment
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A new adventure tyre that combines the requirements of mud enthusiasts and sand lovers. Primarily an off-road dualsport/adventure tyre (70% off-road/30% on-road) Open-tread profile provides self-cleaning on loose surfaces Alternating edge tread Support within the tyre walls for long-lasting, stable driving behaviour Optimised tyre contour for off-road riding Reinforced carcass with high puncture resistance High
HEIDENAU K60 RANGER TYRES Read More »
A fully rebuildable, gas-charged, single-tube shock for the DR650. 46mm bore Handmade in the Netherlands Precise tuning Threaded spring-preload adjuster rings 40-click rebound adjuster 32 clicks of high-speed and low-speed compression adjustment Five-year warranty RRP: From $990 plus postage Available from: Adventure Bike Australia Web: adventurebikeaustralia.com.au
TFX 140/141 DR650 PERFORMANCE SHOCK Read More »
A unique landscape position on top of the tank leaves enough space to stand without restricting movement. Five-litre storage capacity Comes with a 1.5L/50oz Hydrapak® reservoir with insulated hose Quick-release mounting system Durable 630D, high-density, 100% recycled-nylon body material with water-repellent finish Hypalon MOLLE panel Fleece-lined sunglass pocket Transforms into a hip-pack for on- and
MOSKO MOTO GNOME TANKBAG Read More »
An essential aftermarket part. For the hardcore adventure rider Easy to fit Fitting instructions provided Lightweight and doesn’t restrict airflow Made from 6060 T1–T5 aluminium Available in black or polished aluminium Three-year worldwide warranty Australian made RRP: $225. On special for $189 Available from: Rad Guard Phone: (02) 6658 0060 Web: radguard.com.au
RAD GUARD CF MOTO 800MT RADIATOR GUARD Read More »
Slim, rugged, dry bag-inspired panniers sized for overnight or multi-day trips. Welded waterproof fabric Roll-top closure Integrated mounting straps to fit virtually any side-luggage racks Suit both on- and off-road adventures Lockable Quick-mount/quick release convenience Compatible with a wide variety of bikes RRP: $819 Available from: Leading motorcycle stores or whitesmoto.com.au Web: whitesmoto.com.au
GIANT LOOP MOTOTREKK PANNIERS Read More »
An essential aftermarket part. For the hardcore adventure rider Easy to fit Fitting instructions provided Lightweight and doesn’t restrict airflow Made from 6060 T1–T5 aluminium Available in black or polished aluminium Three-year worldwide warranty Australian made RRP: $305. On special for $246Available from: Rad GuardPhone: (02) 6658 0060Web: radguard.com.au
RAD GUARD KAWASAKI KLR650 2022 RADIATOR GUARD Read More »
Designed to cover every eventuality. MAHALA men’s DCW Cordura cottonExclusive durable Cordura-weave cotton shellOuter shell treated with Durable Water Repellent (DWR)Reissa® waterproof and breathable liningRemovable, 125g, quilted, full-thermal liningD30® LP1 CE Level 1 armourPremium YKK® zippersManufactured to meet or exceed the new CE safety standard RRP: From $499.95Available from: All leading motorcycle dealershipsWeb: merlinbikegear.com.au
MERLIN MAHALA JACKET Read More »
Maximum field of view, undistorted optical perfection and tireless fog resistance. Frameless design creates massive FOV Multi-density frame seals out the elements OTG-compatible frame cutouts accommodate glasses Locking magnetic quick-release mechanism Moisture-wicking face foam Removable magnetic-latching nose guard Includes two-part goggle bag Available from: Adventure Moto Web: adventuremoto.com.au
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