May 2013

TESTS

2013 KTM 450 SX-F
2013 Husaberg FE 250
2013 Suzuki RM85LL2
Polaris RZR 570

FEATURES
Eastern Exotica — The bling of the best bikes being built... we showcase 'em all from Europe!
Style Check — This month we compare the bad boy duo of Rick “Too Hip” Johnson and Justin “Bam Bam” Barcia.
Track to Trail — Who's turning a motocrosser into a trail-friendly bike? We are, that's who!
The Pink Panther — the amazing story of the man who went from the highs of a world title to the lows of a horrific publicity stunt that went tragically wrong…  an exclusive interview with Jacky Vimond, the first Frenchman to win a world title.
Rediscovering Fun — The 2013 Ihatove dished out loads of fun for trials enthusiasts!
Five Minutes With… Ryan Marmont — G'day, mate! We chat to one of the fellas who jumped the ditch to race in NZ.

April 2013 - SORRY SOLD OUT!

2013 Yamaha YZ450F

2013 Honda CRF250R

2013 XT660Z Ténéré

FEATURES

Paul Edmondson Knows this Much
Giving 100%
Get Carter
The Word of Dog
Ze Goggles!

Five Minutes With… Josh Coppins 

Plus, the usual tips, tricks, columns and news from here and ‘round the globe!

March 2013

TESTS
Flat. Out. Rad. – The Kawasaki KX450F
The Ol’ Rekluse – We’ve had a trusty Suzuki RM-X450 fitted with a Rekluse CoreEXP clutch

FEATURES
Backyard Safari – riding the WR450F in Britton Adventures’ Yamaha West Coast Safari
A Thousand Words… – A look at an image from the '88 Motocross des Nations through the eyes of the guys who were in it.

Homecoming – We took the chance to sit down with Nick Franklin when we came past the office...
Gettin’ Rad – The whip - how to do one… properly, that is!
Zach Osborne Knows This Much – The wild-riding American, who has chased GP glory for five years.
Five Minutes With… Ben Townley
Plus, the usual tips, tricks and news from here and ‘round the globe!

February 2013

TESTS
King Conan – The 2013 KTM 450 XC-F is one versatile beast.
It’s Business Time! – the 2013 Husqvarna TC250R is no pretender, it totally means business. Completely redesigned in 2012, now comes with an extra 10% of grunt.

FEATURES
Fast Times With Ron Lechien – He was a Californian kid, who found himself at the pinnacle of the coolest sport, in an era of rad… what could possibly go wrong? Callum had series of exclusive interviews with Ron “The Dogger” Lechien!The Axeman – We caught up with the current US GNCC champion on his return to his homeland to talk ‘bout what’s happening in 2013 and what it took to get to the top of the off-road world.
Going Solo – David Knight, the British hardman of the off-road scene, sits down long enough to talk to us ‘bout what he’s doing for 2013.
Queenstown’s Favourite Son – Scotty Columb
Five Minutes With… Luke Temple – Now here’s a guy who gives back to the motorcycling community!
Surprise! – Roger De Coster is reunited with his last world championship winning moto, which brought a tear to his eye.

January 2013

TESTS
The 2013 RM-Z250 is not your typical little brother as Broxy explains.
The Wolf Pack – Husqvarna 2013

FEATURES
Le Naturale, Frenchman Gautier Paulin's meteoric rise in motocross
Graham Jarvis – one of the toughest competitors in off-road motorcycling. period.
One Young Gun – Regan Turner
The Founding Fathers – of cool!
Just About There – Callum Shaw
Work of Art – Troy Lee!
Five Minutes With… Jed Mildon – BMX-er, is slowing getting the hang of a motocross bike
Suspension Matters – Doctor Bob, educates us all on air suspension.
Trail Tips – Chris Power explains how to take your riding over the edge!

Plus, loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

December 2012

TESTS 
2013 Suzuki RM-Z450
2013 Yamaha WR450F

FEATURES
Taking Care of Travis – catching up with the folk behind EVS
Five Minutes With… Cody Cooper – We caught up with Coops to hear what’s happening in 2013.
The Search of the Oregon Trail – An adventure bike ‘round the United States
A Moto Star – Did you know that Motostar lids were produced in New Zealand? One thing that you definitely won’t know is that a former DRD staffer was actually there on the groundfloor! Kev takes us on a trip back in time.
The Electric Company – It might be hard to believe, but electric dirt bikes are closer than you think, so we take a look at what’s on offer.
Game of Thrones – We had a chat with DK while he was taking in the sights around Europe after clinching the number one plate at the 2012 Veterans' World Motocross Champs in England.
Antoine Meo has quickly become one of the sports most enigmatic and likeable personalities, which is why we wanted to know more ‘bout the KTM enduro ace.
Santa’s Gift Sack – Need ideas? Here’s some for each of the people in your life!

Plus, loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

September 2012

TESTS

Mexican Standoff – We got together the who who’s of the New Zealand off-road scene, as well as a few average joes, to test the current crop of fuel-injected 450 enduro bikes…
All Bark, Even More Bite! – Broxy took Husqvarna’s current CR125, which is actually a 150, to the motocross track and had a blast in the perfect testing conditions.

FEATURES

DRD’s 10 Most Powerful List – We clashed, we argued, we hugged it out, but we finally figured out who we consider to be the 10 most powerful people in motocross are…
One Icy Adventure – Paul and Kevin went on an epic adventure in and ‘round Taupo in the dead of winter. It was freezing cold, on some very big adventure bikes, but they had a blast… an icy blast!
Total Romaniacs! – We have an insider’s guide to the gnarliest enduro ‘round!
24 – Not Jack Bauer, but Chris Power! 
Product Feature – Paul puts on his new set of armour from Leatt.

Plus, loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

November 2012

TESTS 

2013 Kawasaki KX250F – The first 250F motocrosser has landed in the country, which Broxy couldn’t wait to get aboard, so we had to let our man in the trenches test the sweet green machine.
2013 KTM 350 XC-F – Everyone’s favourite midrange bike was able to bridge the middle ground between a 250 and a 450, but how does it fair for 2013? Greg Delautour was just the man to find out…

FEATURES

The Flying Freckle – DRD brings you an exclusive interview with the man who helped put Kawasaki on the moto map, where he talks about his era, legacy and just what’s going on with James Stewart.
Josh Coppins Retrospective – His friends, competitors and peers, as well as industry folks, all give their thoughts on his career, retirement and legacy. You’re likely to shed a tear or two.
MX OE – Paul takes a trip to the Mecca of motocross that is Southern California to visit and speak with some of the stalwarts of the sport at its most famous spots. He reports back with an article that will make you green with envy…
Army of One – We check out One Industries new line of racewear for 2013!
One Million Dollars – We caught up with Levi Sherwood the very moment he stepped of the podium at the final round of the Red Bull X-Fighters.

Plus, loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

October 2012

2013 Honda CRF450R – It’s back and better than ever, which is why we have New Zealand’s first test on Honda’s all-new four-fit motocrosser! 
KTM Freeride 350 – We recruited a MTB and BMX professional to test KTM’s brand new Freeride, a bike aimed at the average joe or someone that just wants to have fun in any environment, and here’s what happened…
The Sportspro Special – We set Broxy loose on Sportspro’s “blinged” RM-Z450 in the sand of its local stomping ground at Woodhill to see how some bolt-on parts can not only make your bike look cooler, but much more fun to ride!

FEATURES

“Mind if we sit in on this?” – Fancy being privy to a candid conversation between some of the fastest racers, ever? Well, here ya go…
One Pesky Fella – Mike Fergus regales us with tales from trail riding in the central North Island.
The Lizard King – We caught up with Josh Coppins on the eve of his retirement and his first Aussie title for an in-depth chat ‘bout everything moto.
“That’s a Wrap!” – With the 2013 motos starting to land in NZ, Broxy takes a look back at the 2012 two and four-fifties to let’s us know the good, the bad and the ugly…   
Product Feature – We check out the Alpinestars Tech 3 boots

Plus, loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

August 2012

Exclusive: one on one with the Greatest of all Time Ricky Carmichael

2012 Bikes Tested:
Yamaha WR450F
Husky TXC250
KTM 125 SX

French Flyer: Christophe Nambotin

South Island Trials History: The Olivers

Everts vs. Herlings
No holds barred!

We talk to the man behind the Atlas Brace

Tarawera 100 report

July 2012 - SORRY SOLD OUT!

Featured:
EFirst: Kiwi Fuel-Injected 500cc Two-Stroke
KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition
Honda CRF450X Baja Replica

Johnny Walker: Erzberg Enduro Extremist
Desert Storm 2012
4x4 Safari
Chick Flick: Morgan Edwards
Suspension Matters
Innovative Products: Scott Genius
How-To: Ride Over Logs
Riding With G.A.S: Power!

June 2012

Tested:
Pro Circuit Honda CRF250R
KTM 450 EXC
Polaris RZR 900

Features:
The Godfather of NZ MX - Tim Gibbes
East Cape Adventure
The Head, The Tail... Shedding light on the history of the Fox head
Innovative Product: EVS neck protection
DRD 2 Man
Riding with G.A.S: Got potential?

May 2012

TESTS

2012 Factory KTMs – See what the 2013 Katooms are goona look like.
2012 Gas Gas EC250F – Whytey gets on the Gas Gas!
2012 Husqvarna TC449 – The alpha dog of the wolf pack? Let’s find out…
2012 Honda CRF70 – Owen Lance tests out the second smallest Honda.

FEATURES

Jeffrey Herlings – He’s from Holland… isn’t that weird?
Red Bull City Scramble – Chris Power reports in!
2012 Ihatove Trial – Allan Boot dons some lycra and kicks back…
Shoei Off! – You won’t believe what goes in to making one…
Fuel and Oil – Give me fuel, give me fire… and, like, oil.

FREE HUGE POSTER! Plus, loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

April 2012

TESTS

2012 WR450F – Mr. Whyte gets astride the new blue machine!
2012 Husqvarna TXC 310 – The lone wolf of its class…
2012 Husqvarna CR50 – Young Mr. Whyte tests out the Husky 50

FEATURES

NZ MX Nationals – Reports from the first and second rounds!
"It as choice as, bro!" – The pros share their favourite moments
Speed Factory – Honda’s MXGP Italian home…
BRAAA-UP! – More on duex-strokes!
Basic Instinct – We put on a pair of Fox Racing's newest boots!

Plus loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

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March 2012

TESTS!

2012 Gas Gas Nambotin 300 — It’s time to get on the Gas Gas! 
2012 KTM 250 XC-F — Looking to put the cross country back in motocross?
WR250F & TE 250 – We take our staff bikes out for a stroll… 

FEATURES!

Mika Ahola Tribute – Vale Mika!
BRAAAP! – History of the Two-Stroke
Monkey Butt – How about a 4-day trail ride?
Secrets of the Swoosh – Inside Nike’s MX boot
Woodville GP – We have a report, photos and interviews…
Tips & Tricks: beer, goggles and more!

Plus loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

February 2012

TESTS!

2012 Honda CRF450R — The Red Bullet 
2012 Husaberg TE250 — Ice 'Berg
Husqvarna CR65 – cool for Kids
1985 CR500 – Vintage Iron

FEATURES!

Kieran Scheele
India[n] air
Natasha Cairns - Chick Flick
Crazy Cross
Root 100
Fox Visit
Braking - the law
Tips and tricks for a muddy summer

Plus loads more racin’, ridin', products, news and reviews.

January 2012 - SORRY SOLD OUT!

TESTS!

2012 Yamaha YZ450F — Once you hit 88mph, you’re gonna see some serious stuff!
2012 Husaberg TE125 — A lightweight that’s no pushover
2012 Mazda BT-50 — One beaut ute!

FEATURES!

You ol’ Giza — Stephen Collie tackles the 20122 Pharaons Rally
Roof of Africa — The Powers get up on the Roof!  
Coopside — We catch up with Cody Cooper
Auckland to Waitomo — There and back again…
Tough Decisions — Just when do you buy a bigger bike?

Plus loads more racin’, riding, products, news and reviews.

December 2011

Kawasaki's 2012 KX450F - Ballistic Missile

World Beaters - EWC Class Winners Tested!
Salminen's Husky TE 250
Meo's Husky TE 310
Ahola's Honda CRE 480F
PLUS Aubert's KTM 350F EXC

Josh Coppins Interview "The Mafia made me a top rider"

How To:
Multi-day Enduro
Keep it clean
Braking

Movers & Shakers:
Luke Smith
Kieran Leigh
Greg Atkins
Shaun Prescott

November 2011 SORRY SOLD OUT!

SCOOPS!

2013 Honda CRF450R — DRD gives you the first look at the future!
Dungey on a SX-F — The first magazine in the world to print photos! 

TESTS!

Berm Busters — The team gets some ride time on the 2012 RM-Zs.
Factory KTM Test — We test Roczen and Cairoli’s 250 and 350, respectively.

FEATURES!

The New Zealand Story — What really happened at the MXdN?
Camtastic — Record your awesomeness!
Slow and Steady — Catching up with trials hotshot Jake Whitaker.
Girls Allowed Part Deux! — More machines for the maidens.

Plus loads more racin’, riding, products, news and reviews.

September 2011 SORRY SOLD OUT!

SORRY SOLD OUT!

Featuring:
KTM EXC Range
KTM 350 XC-F Perfect Match? MX Attitude / Enduro Manners
Yamaha WR250F new NZ clothes for Trail Riding Legend
Romaniacs Kiwis Ultimate Adventure
Pro Circuit Replicas
Abu Dhabi Challenge
Red Horse Safari
Club Can-Am

How To:
Jumping for Beginners
Sticks & Slash

Plus Racing Inside...
Nelson Motorcycle Club Champs
24 Hour Enduro
2011 Taranaki Nut Cracker
2011 Bay Honda Tarawera 100
Yamaha NZ Enduro Champs
Mighty Manawatu Champs

August 2011

Featuring:
MX GP Bikes The Machines The World's Best Riders Compete On
In A Class Of It's Own KTM 350 EXC-F
Can-Am CRF250R

How To:
Trying a Discipline: Trials for Beginners
Getting it Right with Gavin and Steve
Brake Control

Inside...
Jason Davis
Leatt 4 Hour
Trail Riding Fiji
Adventure Riding in Laos
Ladies Training
Leatt Neck Braces

July 2011

Speed's Demon - Cody Cooper's MX-winnning Suzuki RM-Z450
New Era KTM 250SX-F
Honda CRF250R
Ben Townley Talks about his fight back from injury

How To:
Slower Can Be Faster!
Trying a Discipline: Enduro for Beginners
Ruts with Gavin and Steve

Inside...
X-Fighters Insider
Rory Mead
Brazil MXGP
Suspension: Setting Static and Rider Sag
Read all about it: Neck Braces

June 2011

Featuring:
Smoked 'em - Championship winning Rockstar Yamaha YZ125 & YZ250! tested
Honda CRF450X
Can-Am Outlander
Gas Gas TXT PRO 125

How To:
Ride Flat Corners
Line Selection

People:
Ivan Cervantes - Talks about his move to Gas Gas
We Catch up with DK

Inside...
Four-Day Trail Ride
Junior Nationals
DRD 2 Man
X Country
Plus more in this month's mag, out now

May 2011

Featuring:
Hard Nut - KTM 300 EXC
Husqvarna 449ccCan-Am Commander
MX Nats 2011 - Rounds 3 & 4Franklin's Ride - What's special about a FMXer's bike

How To:
Getting Started in Motocross
Go Your Own Way

People:
Pierre Alexandre Renet - French MXer turned Endurance racer
Shaun Fogarty
Jesse Te Kani
Team DBG - Kiwis in Europe

April 2011

Featuring:
Farm Jam 2011
Valley Champs
Enduro Nats
GNCC
Smoke and Mirrors - Power Bands - True or False
Deep in Convo with Christophe Nambotin
Golden Opportunity - A Peek Into Öhlins Backyard

2011 Test Bikes:
Gas Gas EC300
Honda CRF250X

Franken-Bike - The Kawazuki RM-DX

Ride Better: John Nick on Cambers

March 2011

Featuring:
Race Bikes: Karl Powers Honda CRF250R
NZ Enduro Champs
Woodville International GP
Desert Storm
WR250R Test
KTM 250 EXC-F
Husqvarna Factory Visit
Kids Campouts
John Nick Secrets
Papua New Guinea
Plus heaps more!

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February 2011

Featuring:
2011 CRF250R
KTM's 450 Rally Machine
Coppins Returns
New Zealand SX Open & SX Champs
FMX Training
FMX Battles
Yamaha Pireroa Adventure ride
Boundary Ride
NZ Enduro Champs

Kids:
125cc Raptor
JR Summercross

January 2011 SORRY SOLD OUT!

Featuring:
X Factor: KTM 400 EXC
Red Devil: Honda CRF450R
Suzuki RM85L
Chris Birch Conquers another Roof of Africa
North Harbour & Dunedin Super-X
Mini Nationals
Honda M3DE
Kids: Become a DRD tester/BRTV reviewer
Money can't buy Nitro Circus prize!
DRD GNCC Round 2
The Year In Ink
Chick Flicks: back in 2011

December 2010

DRD Rides the 2010 ISDE in Mexico

Two Tanger Swansong - The last of the two-strokes from Suzuki

KX85

Labour Weekend Extravaganza

South Island Junior and Mini Champs

Doug Dubach: Doctor in the house

North Island Minis

November 2010

Red Bull MX of Nations

Suzuki's RM-Z450 L1 - MX1 Weapon

Kawasaki KX250F - 2010 vs 2011

Morley Honda 6 Hour

Womens & Vets Champs

Red Horse Safari

KTM Big Sky Adventure

October 2010

FEATURING

Extreme Specialist - KTM 300 EXC

RMX450Z vs 450 EXC

2011 Suzuki RM-Z250 - EFi Version 2.0

Yamaha YFM700 Grizzly

Yamaha TT-R230 - Easy Rider

September 2010

Cover Story:
Green with Envy
Features:
Green With Envy
2011 Kawasaki KX250F

3 Countries, 3 Podiums, 3 Months
How does DK do it?

Fantastic Mr. Fox

24 Hour Enduro - Third time lucky

Tarawera 100

History of... Steel vs Aluminum Frames

Kids Test: KLX 140 Range

August 2010

Cover Story:
2011 KTM Launch
Features:
2011 KTM Launch
Finding Middle Ground
KTM 350SX-F + 250 and 450

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Husqvarna TC250

Yamaha XT 660R

Trail Action:
Cape York Adventure
Enduro Virgin
Trail Skills
Trail Tech

Tech Bits
Air-cooled V H20
Loctite
Mudtrack

Kids
Josiah Natzke in the USA
Mini Nats
Holiday Fun with Broxy

July 2010 - SORRY SOLD OUT!

SORRY SOLD OUT!

Cover Story:
450cc Enduro Shootout
Features:
450cc Enduro Shootout
WR450F vs KLX450R vs CRF450X vs RMX450Z vs Husaberg FE450

Taming the Wild West - Trail Riding USA

2010 South Island ATV Nationals

Abu Dhabi desert Race - Kiwi Style

NZ Enduro Champs - Final Round

NZ Cross Country Series

Monoshocks: The Rise and Fall

Trail Guru:
Log Hopping
Bulletproof Your Bike

June 2010

Cover Story:
Kiwis Fly at the A4DE
Features:
Kiwis Fly at the A4DE
NZ's best ever results

ISDE Weapon - The Gas Gas EC300

Nitro Circus Live!
we were there

Jason Davis - Doing the hard yards

Darryl Hurley's latest goss

Lock it or Lose it - keeping your bike safe

EFi explained

Trail Guru: more tips and tricks

May 2010

May 2010
Cover Story:
Lites Fight
Features:
Lites Fight
4 bikes, 4 riders, 1 winner!
CRF250R vs KX250F vs RM-Z250 vs YZ250F

Yamaha Safari - Marlborough Sounds

Interviewed:
Paul Whibley
Ryan Laskey

The Trail Guru:
Tight Turns
Air Filers

NZ Enduro Champs

A Lap of Ruapehu

King of the North

April 2010

Cover Story:
450 vs 250
Features:
450 vs 250
We investigate the age-old question aboard the 2010 KX450F and KX250F

David Knight Comes Full Circle

Pull out posters

Action from:
Auckland Champs
Valley Champs
Castrol Honda Six Hour
NZ Enduro Champs Rounds 2 & 3
Lawrence Trail Ride in the south

More from the Trail Guru

Kids:
Honda Kids Campout
Valley Champs Juniors

Chick Flick: Courtney Lindsay

March 2010

Cover Story:
Honda CRF250R - Honda's injected upgrade
Features:
Honda CRF250R
Hondas Injected Upgrade

Lighteight Contender
2010 Husqvarna WR125

MX/SX
49th Woodville MX GP
Tokoroa SX
Auckland SX

Trail
Desert Storm 2010
Boundary Ride - Pre Tussock Buster

The Trail Guru
Keep your bike dry
Hopping Obstacles

Mini Motorhead
Woodvillle Juniors
South Island Camp out

February 2010

Cover Story:
Smooth Operator - RMX450
Features:
Smooth Operator - RMX450Z
Suzuki launches back into the bush

Ricky Carmichael
The GOAT interviewed

Red Bull - No Limits!

Yamaha Tenéré - Big boys adventure bike

Race Scene:
Summer-X
GNCC - Whibs is back
FMX Nats at Wanganui

The Trail Guru:
River Crossings
Wheels

January 2010

Cover Story:
The Big Gamble - Yamaha's 2010 YZ450F
Features:
The Big Gamble
2010 Yamaha YZ450F
We test Yamaha's 'Ground Breaking' new 450 Motocrosser

2010 Suzuki RMX450Z EFi Enduro - First Ride!

Kawasaki KX250F

Polaris RZR S

Race Action From:
the SUPER-X in Hamilton
NZ MX Nationals Final Round
Tarawera 50
M3DE - Maramarua's Multi-Day

Chick Flick: Lucia Oles - Chargin' Slovakian

Help:
Myth-Busting with Broxy
Trail Skills - Braking
Trail Tech - Your Questions Answered

December 2009

Cover Story:
Yellow Peril - First 250F EFi Motocrosser tested
Features:
Yellow Peril
First 250F EFi Motocrosser tested 2010 RM-Z250

Aggressively refined!
Kawasaki KX450F

Limited edition!
Honda CR250R

HOT TAMALE!
The hot action from this year's Motocross Nationals

Mini Motocross - NZ Mini MX Champs report

Cross Country:
GNCC Round 2
Bel Ray Round 1

First Pics: the new KTM 350 SX-F revealed

Behind the scenes at the 84th ISDE

Chick Flick - Sarah Williamson

Need Help?
• Trail Guru
• How not to with Broxy
• Fighting fit with Jamie
• Fat to fit

November 2009

Cover Story:
The Dark Knight
Features:
The Dark Knight
Gas Gas EC125 Racing

KTM 250EXC-F
EXCellent shopping?

Husaberg FE 390

Suzuki LT-Z400 get fuel-injected

Motocross:
NZ MX Champs Round 1
Aussie Junior Nationals

Hawkes Bay 6 Hour
GNCC Matata
Nelson 6 Hour

Interviewed:
Samuli Aro
James Marsh

Tech:
Rake, Trail & Offset - what does it mean?
Changing Tyres in the bush

Ride Smart:
How 'NOT' To!
Which uphill
Fat to fit

October 2009

Cover Story:
Dirt Bikes Re-Invented
Features:
Dirt Bikes Re-Invented
Yamaha YZ450F - James' New Bike Revealed
Husaberg FE 390 - World Launch

DRD turns 50!
50 ways to pimp your ride
50 top trail tips
50 unforgettable DRD moments

Honda CRF300
The bike Jimmy Built

Rekluse Clutches
Tested in WR450F & CRF450R

Kawasaki KX65
Mini Green Machine

Features:
Fat to fit
Taupo 4 Hour
Chick Flicks - new feature on Women & their bikes - This month Cody Driscoll
Hamish Dobbyn Interviewed
MX Nats Preview
ATV MX Nationals

September 2009

Cover Story:
2010 RM-Z450 Fresh off the boat
Features:
Fresh off the Boat
Suzuki's 2010 RM-Z450

Oz test: Yamaha's 2010 YZ250F

Honda MUV Big Red just got bigger

CRF50 vs TT-R50 clash of the miniature titans

Interviewed: Antonie Meo, WEC E1 contender

Junior Worlds - Full wrap-up from Digger McEwen

Öhlins Suspension - James Marsh springs a Honda CRF250R

Supermoto - A new generation

Another 24 Hours - Team Power reports from the Aussie 24Hr Enduro

Ride Smart:
• Back Training
• Get A Grip
• In control

August 2009

Cover Story:
BIG green Brawler
Features:
BIG green brawler
We get back on the Kawasaki KLX450R

More new 2010s
Check out the new offerings from Honda, Suzuki and Husqvarna

Go Bush
With the Honda CRF450X

Crash Test Yammy
Yamaha TT-R230

Mini Magic
Polaris Ranger RZR 170

EXPOSÉ
Two-stroke or four-stroke?
All the ups and downs explained

REPORTS:
Tarawera 100
Mini TT

INTERROGATED:
John Kirkcaldie
Mitchell Rees

July 2009

Cover Story:
250 Bush Brawl
Features:
250 Bush Brawl Shootout
CRF250X vs 250EXC-F vs WR250F

2009 Yamaha YFZ450R

Pocket Rocket: CRF150R

Interview:
The princess of 4 wheels, Emma Goldstone

2010 sneak-peek

Öhlins Dampers - do you need one?

Michelin XC Tyres tested

Race Reports:
Enduro Champs
Dash for Cash
The Red Bull City Scramble

Plus loads more features in this months mag, in a new bigger size!

June 2009

Cover Story:
Husqvarna TXC450 - Is this the perfect cross country weapon?
Features:
Husqarvna TXC450
Is this the perfect Cross Country weapon?

Trick race bike
Stefan Merriman's WR450F

DR-Z400 Revisited
Old reliable - the bike that never stops

Polaris 525 Outlaw Quad
New DRD longterm 4-wheeler

Flippin Champion
Levi Sherwood interview

A4DE
BEst Kiwi result ever

Farm Jam
Time to get some serious air

Junior Nats
Full report of the 2009 Jr MX Nats

Ride Smart:
Where to ride
Mean Uphills
Bubba-Scrub
Get fit

May 2009

Cover Story:
Axeman on fire
Features:
DK's Title-Winning YZ125
Not as factory as you'd think

Kitted Polaris RZR

Yamaha TT-R110

Where to now for
Katherine Prumm?

King of the North 2009

Tussock Buster
NZ's best trail riding terrain?

Ride Smart:
Avoiding Injuries
Steep Downhills
Rough Corners
Where to Ride
Fighting Mud

April 2009

Cover Story:
MX1 Championship-Winning Bike
Features:
Tested:
Damien King's
MX1 Championship-Winning Factory YZ450F

2009 Gas Gas EC250
Does the ISDE weapon work in NZ?

David Knight interview

Hello Suzi
DRD Project Bike RM-Z450

Race Reports:
NZ X-Country Champs
Enduro Champs
Castrol Honda Six Hour
Auckland Champs
GNCC Series Wrap Up

How To's:
Rocky Sections - With Birch
Judge Jumps - With Broxy
Not so Tech Tips - With DRD

March 2009

Cover Story:
450 Shootout
Features:
450
Premier Class Punch Up.
KTM 450SX-F vs Suzuki RM-Z450 vs Yamaha YZ450F vs Kawasaki KX450F vs Honda CRF450R

Merriman Migrates
Our Favorite Euro-Oz-Zealander returns

Surf and Turf
We splash mud and water on two very different Hondas

Bling Brother
Sportspro Throw the Catalogue at an RM-Z

Yamaha Safari
Climb every mountain, lie in every hotpool

Desert Storm
The Ride of the Year - now with added fun

How To's:
Big Rocks - with Birch,
Dragging Your feet - with Broxy,
Mind Matters - with Jamie.

Race Reports from:
Honda Woodville GP,
DRD Valley Champs,
Yamaha NZ Enduro Champs.