- It’s what we do
- Arnhem Land – A very rare opportunity
- TBC – The Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro gets a weekend away
- Hassans Walls – Bob Wozga scratches a Lithgow itch
- Four elements – Earth, wind, rain and fire from Andrew Bicknell
- Rod Faggotter – Back from Dakar and as cheerful as ever
- Mount Augustus – adventure motorbike tour, news, magazine
- Overseas crash – Ian Macartney crash tests Aussie hospitals
- Triumph Explorer 1200 – Yee-hah!
- South Island, NZ – adventure motorbike tour, news, publication
- Tech Tip – Tube tyre repair
- A DRZ to ride from coast to coast – australian adventure motorbike magazine
- All class with Karen Ramsay
- How To Ride with Miles Davis
- Out with the old – A touch of Touratech magic
- Checkout
- Fit out
Put the product in your productivity!
Exped UltRa Light Synmat
Andy’s mattress of choice, so it must be good.
• About the size of two cans of beer and weighs less
• Can blow it up by mouth in about 20 breaths
• Can also be inflated with the Schnozzle bag (roll-top bag that doubles as a pump)
• Rated to minus-four degrees, so can handle Aussie cold
RRP: $198 plus postage
Available from: Andy Strapz
Phone: (03) 9786 3445
Web: andystrapz.com
Held air vest
An inflatable protective vest.
• High-breathability liner with 3D air-mesh panels on back
• Quick closure at front
• One outside pocket
• Turtle Air Bag certified according to current standards, unfolds entirely within 0.1 seconds
• SAS-TEC coccyx protector
• Velcro for optional chest protector
• SAS-TEC back protector certified to EN 1621-2
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, B-L, B-XL
• Colours: black; black and neon yellow
RRP: $850
Available from: heldaustralia.com.au
Toys2Go pannier racks for KTM 690 Enduro
Pannier racks with integrated rear carrier
• Strong stainless-steel construction
• Retains the use of the rear ’pegs
• Supports a number of soft-luggage systems
• Available in stainless or black finish
RRP: $493 – $535
Available from: Adventure Motorcycle Equipment
Phone: 1300 883908
Email: adventuremotorcycle.com.au
Antigravity lights
Lithium-powered and rechargeable torches and lanterns.
• Multifunction pop-up lantern: four-in-one lantern, wireless bluetooth music/audio player, speakerphone and flashlight
• Multifunction aluminium flashlight: all-aluminium, water-resistant, four-in-one flashlight, bluetooth music/audio player, speakerphone, and power bank
• Multifunction modular flashlight: modular, multifunction four-in-one flashlight. Bluetooth music player, speakerphone, and power bank.Use flashlight and audio at the same time, or swap the LED end-piece for a second speaker (included)
RRP: From $79.95
Available from: Carlisle Accessories
Web: ctaaustralia.com.au
Outback Motortek Africa Twin full suite
Good looking and functional. Crash bars, bashplate and rack.
• Canadian made
• Rack has laser-cut holes that allow direct mounting of RotoPax
• Made of five-millimetre thick aluminium
• Skidplate attaches to crash bars for added strength
• Embossed ridges on skidplate
RRP: Crash bars from $395. Crash bars/skidplate combo $755. Full suite (crash bars, skidplate and rack) $935
Available from: AdventureMoto
Web: adventuremoto.com.au
Cyclops KLR Gen 2 headlight kit
Improved for 2017. Now with 8000 lumens.
• LED upgrade kit
• Includes two 4000 lumen Phillips-chipped LED headlight bulbs and spacers to replacefactory adaptors
• IP68 Rated
• 5800K
• 30,000-hour bulb life
• One-year warranty
RRP: From $229.95 plus postage
Available from: Adventure Bike Australia
Web: adventurebikeaustralia.com.au
Shad waterproof rear bag
Fixes straight to all motorcycles thanks to the four included straps.
• Measures 42cm x 26cm x 17cm
• Capacity: 35 litres
• Four fastening straps and six attachment rings.
• Waterproof
• Converts to backpack: padded shoulder straps and back with EVA foam
• Chest straps
• Inner compartment
• Two side compression handles
RRP: $135
Available from: Moto National Accessories
Web: motonational.com.au
Klim Carlsbad jacket
The lighter, slightly less-ostentatious little brother of the Badlands jacket.
• Highly abrasion-resistant ripstop build quality
• Vastly improved venting and mobility
• Optional kidney belt
• Goretex reinforced with 500 denier Karboniteripstop on impact and high-wear zones
RRP: $795
Available from: AdventureMoto
Web: adventuremoto.com.au
Progrip 2017 Venom goggle
Made in Italy with a frame design to provide enhanced peripheral vision and better fit.
• Outriggers for perfect and even fit
• Triple-layer, sweat-wicking foam with coloured velvet
• Anti-UV, anti-scratch, no-fog lens
• Pre-cut and moulded channels for eyeglasses
• Extra-wide, triple-silicone-beaded, anti-slip strap
• Also available as Venom 3218 Roll-Off Goggle, featuring the Progrip X-Large roll-off system, 25 per cent wider than most other brands
RRP: Venom 3200 $99.95. Venom 3218 Roll-Off $149.95
Available from: Your local dealer
Web: jtr.com.au
Bob Cooper Help blanket
Developed by Australia’s survival expert, Bob Cooper.
• Designed for, and tested in, Australian outback conditions
• Provides signal colours and large ‘HELP’ message for emergency situations
• Includes ‘ABC For Survival’ information panels
• Works as an emergency windproof, waterproof shelter
• Reflects 80 per cent of body heat, ideal for cold conditions and/or shock scenarios, including motorcycle accidents
• Ultralight weight (less than 50g)
• Suitable for use in all conditions and environments
RRP: $19.95
Available from: Overlander Adventure Equipment
Web: overlanderae.com.au
Forma Elite men’s urban touring boot
Not a full adventure boot, but a great boot for low-risk rides with a casual/urban look.
• Lug sole cannot be crushed sideways from any reasonable impact
• Oiled, full-grain leather upper
• Urban non-slip gum rubber sole
• Drytex® waterproof and breathable lining
• Padded collar
• Lace closure
• Ankle TPU molded plastic protection
• Dual Flex midsole with anti-shock EVA
RRP: $229
Available from: All good Forma dealers or the Forma website
Phone: (03) 5792 3888
Web: formaboots.com.au
Macna Vosges jacket
An all-roads, all-seasons adventure jacket.
• Super-tough Durylon construction
• Ventilation panels in sleeves, chest and back
• Safe-Tech, CE-approved shoulder and elbow armour
• Removable 100 per cent waterproof and breathable Raintex liner
• Removable, thermal liner
• Easy Cuff liner attachment system
• Colour options: black, black/flouro or ivory/grey.
RRP: $499
Available from: Selected stockists
Web: linkint.com.au/macna.html
Helinox Ultralight Table
An ultra-compact table for two – anywhere you like!
• Perfect companion for Helinox Chair One
• Packed size: 41cm x 11cm
• Weighs just 690gm
• Table surface: 40cm x 60 cm
• Sturdy, heat-resistant, washable mesh surface
• Features two recessed cup holders
• Five-year warranty
Available direct from helinox.com.au for $128 with free delivery
Web: helinox.com.au
Bikeservice chainbreaking and riveting tool
Comprehensive tool kit for drive-chain replacement and repair.
• Provides the ability to break, rivet and press drive-chain master links
• Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel
• Kit contains three-position handle assembly, press plates, punches and anvils
• Suits chain sizes 415, 420, 428, 520, 525, 30 (50),532, 630 and 632
• Instruction manual included
Special Bonus! Free BS1164 (drive-chain tensioner) and BS3500 (chain-link extractor) with every BS35101 order. Enter code ADVR2 at checkout. Code valid until May 31, 2017.
RRP: $248.49
Available from: motoplace.com.au
Web: motoplace.com.au
Barkbusters auxiliary LED indicator and position lights
LED lights for attachment to Barkbusters handguards.
• Extra-bright LED technology for indicator and running/position lights
• Each light consists of 15 super-bright LEDs
• Long lifespan LED with power consumption of only 0.4 amp per indicator light and 0.2 amp per running light
• Easy installation with complete mounting instructions provided
• E mark approved
• See website for compatibility with different Barkbusters models
RRP: LED light sets $69.95. Resistor sets $14.95
Available from: Your local bike shop
Web: barkbusters.net
Acerbis Adventure apparel
Jacket and pants from the Italian adventure specialists
• Jacket designed for drink system
• Takes Clay level-two back protector, sold separately
• Use of magnets to adjust ventilation
• 10 pockets; zip to attach pants
• Pants have inner quilted lining
• Baggy fit over the boots
RRP: Jacket $449.95.Pants $259.95
Available from: Your local dealer or mx1australia.com.au
Touratech tool kit for Japanese and European bikes
Top-grade tools in a sturdy, roll-up pouch. Total weight 1.5kg.
• Combination wrenches: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm. Adjustable 200mm wrench
• Curved-jaw, locking pliers
• 1/4”-drive socket set: 48-tooth mini ratchet, 58mm extension, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
• 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm hex keys
• 6-in-1 reversible screwdriver
• Spark plug socket and plug gap gauge
• Tyre gauge
• Loctite, oil
RRP: $240.99
Available from: shop.touratech.com.au
Web: touratech.com.au
Wild At Heart sidestand supports
A bigger footprint to support the weight of your motorcycle when parking on soft or uneven surfaces. Made in South Africa and available for:
• KTM 950/990 Adventure and the 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure
• KTM 1190 Adventure 2014+ and KTM 1290 Adventure
• BMW F650/700/800GS
• BMW F650/700/800GS Twin
• BMW R1200GS 2008-2012 and BMW R1200GSA 2008-2013 air-cooled
• BMW R1200GS LC 14+
• Triumph Tiger 800XC
RRP: $46 Exclusive to Rocky Creek Designs
Web: rockycreekdesigns.com.au
Rad Guard Ducati Multistrada 1200 radiator and oil-cooler guard
Protection you need.
• Protects your radiator and oil cooler from rocks and other debris
• Allows adequate air flow
• Easy to fit
• Made from high-grade aluminium
• Three-year warranty
RRP: $229. On special now for $175
Available from: Rad Guard
Phone: (02) 6658 0060
Web: radguard.com.au
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