Australian Adventure Bike Magazine

14/07/2025

GET YOUR MOSKO MOTO ON WITH THE BIKE BUTLER!
Are you keen to get a close-up look at the massive range of Mosko Moto luggage?
And would you like to try it before you buy it?
If so, the Bike Butler is ready and waiting!
They’ve got a full range of Mosko Moto luggage from tanks bags to gear haulers.
And how’s this: the Bike Butler is offering an exclusive try before you buy service.
Then if you want to buy it, the hire fee is deducted from the purchase price. Awesome.
The Bike Butler is located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, and there’s stacks of parking at the door.
Check it out at the www.thebikebutler.au website and give it a try.
The Bike Butler Sydney

13/07/2025

JACOPO CERUTTI & APRILIA PARTNERS THROUGH TO 2027
Aprilia Racing and Jacopo Cerutti have announced the renewal of their contract through until 2027.
Since the launch of the 'Back to Africa’ project, the collaboration between Aprilia Racing and Cerutti has led to the creation of a winning team in rally raids competition internationally.
Cerutti and April have enjoyed success in events that include the Italian Motorally Championship, the Africa Eco Race, the Hellas Rally Raid in Greece and the Baja Aragon.
“I am proud to be part of the Aprilia family and to renew until 2027,” says Cerutti.
"I am very happy with how these years have gone and I can't wait to have new experiences together, continue developing the bike and win as much as possible. I am truly proud of this great work group, both with Team Guareschi and with the entire Aprilia family. I really feel like I am part of the family.”
Aprilia

10/07/2025

DAKAR CHAMPION SAM SUNDERLAND TARGETS RECORD RIDE AROUND THE WORLD IN 19 DAYS
Dakar Rally champion Sam Sunderland has set his sights on a new world-record attempt – to become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe on a motorbike.
After a stellar rally-raid career that included twice winning the Dakar Rally in 2017 and 2022, the Dubai-based rider has set his sights on breaking the current record of 19 days, eight hours and 25 minutes set by Kevin and Julia Sanders back in 2002.
To reach his goal in the required time, the 36-year-old will need to ride nearly 1600 kilometres daily for 19 days.
He departs from London on his Triumph 1200 Rally Explorer this September and it will take him around 30 days, including flights and crossings, to cover 15 countries and the different global timezones.
The first leg of a six-stage global adventure will see him traverse Europe to Türkiye, then head into the heart of the Middle East, riding some 2000 kilometres from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to Dubai in the UAE, where he spends so much time.
After a long-haul transfer, the expedition continues through remote Australian outback and the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand then north to tackle the vast terrains of the USA and Canada.
Once done with North America, his path leads to Morocco -- his gateway into Africa -- before looping back into Europe through southern Spain and finally making his sprint home to the UK and, hopefully, a world record.
Sunderland's challenge will stay true to the parameters of the record set 23 years ago, as per these conditions, his target time excludes ocean crossings during which the official clock is paused.
His journey must be continuous and follow a single direction around the globe, start and finish at the same location, touch two antipodal points, and cover a minimum of 29,000km. He also must do all this on the same motorbike -- a trusty Triumph 1200 Rally Explorer.
The ultimate test of endurance, the challenge is a trial of both physical and mental strength, with the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid champion facing the elements, road conditions, and unknown terrain.
As not only a rider but also a father and an adventurer, Sunderland aims to inspire people across the world to adventure on their own, push past their limits, and redefine what they think is possible.
"I know this challenge will test me to the core – physically and mentally,” says Sunderland. "There will be days when I'm out there for 15 or 16 hours in the cold and rain, heat and humidity, fighting the wind, battling exhaustion, and mental fatigue. This, plus jetlag, and crazy time zones – it's going to be brutal."
The Dakar Rally covers around 8,000km over somewhere between 10 to 15 days. In comparison, to break the world record, he needs to ride double the daily Dakar mileage over more days and across 13 different time zones.
Kevin Sanders, who is helping Sunderland prepare with key insight alongside wife Julia, said: "Records are meant to be broken. We did this more than 20 years ago -- Sam's going to face a whole set of new challenges compared to back then. As people with a business within the motorcycle community, it's always exciting to see riders take on new challenges or challenge old ones! We're really keen to see how Sam does.”
Triumph Motorcycles Australia

08/07/2025

YAMAHA RETAINS TOP SPOT AS #1 RETAILER IN AUSTRALIA, JANUARY TO JUNE 2025
Yamaha Motor Australia would like to congratulate its high performing dealer partners and thank its loyal customers for their support that has resulted in the tuning fork brand retaining top spot on the Australian motorcycle retail charts this year.
Yamaha’s #1 status on top of the retail charts for the first half of 2025 is an extension of the stellar #1 result for the whole of 2024.
Yamaha retails remain strong against the current flat market, with impressive sales figures across a wide range of diverse and high value products. In every major category, Yamaha retails are currently outstripping the overall market. In fact, Yamaha says its total retail sales are up a sizeable 15 per cent.
Nine of the top 20 selling motorcycles are Yamahas, with the Ténéré 700 top of the adventure touring ranks and the WR450F and WR250F the top two selling enduro bikes.
“We thank our staff and dealers for this team effort that shows we have the best network in the country,” said Yamaha’s Land Mobility General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Matthew Ferry
"This result builds even more confidence to maintain our upward direction, and with new models such as the YZ450F and 70th Anniversary MX models arriving in the second part of the year, we are well placed to keep pushing for the win.”
Yamaha Motor Australia

07/07/2025

THERE’S A BEAR IN THERE
And now for something completely different … we’ve been styling around town on Royal Enfield’s Bear 650 scrambler.
Okay, okay, it’s no adventure bike, but we have to say it’s a blast to ride.
It sure is fun and it’s one of those bikes that makes you feel good when you get out on it: the wind in your face and all that jazz, and channeling your inner Virgil Hilts — the Cooler King — from the Great Escape (Google that name if you don’t know who it is.)
All we needed to find is a barbed wire fence in a lush green paddock!
There’s a fair chance the 650 twin-cylinder powerplant from the Bear might just form the basis for Royal Enfield’s upcoming all-new 650/750 twin cylinder adventure bike, and we’re itching to find out more about that one
In the meantime how many windy back roads do you reckon can we find on a run up to the Grumpy Baker at Bilpin?
Okay Bear, let’s go!
Royal Enfield Australia & New Zealand

04/07/2025

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES NEW COLOURS FOR 2026 MODELS
Triumph has been hammering the colour selection chart, announcing a range of new paint colours for its 2026 models, including the Tiger 900 adventure bike range.
Available in Triumph dealerships from July 2025, the new colourways have seen the Tiger 900 GT and GT Pro models gain two striking, yet subtle, colour schemes – each with bold accent colours edging the radiator cowls and beaks.
The new standard colour option sports vivid Carnival Red accents on its Sapphire Black beak and radiator cowl finisher, plus Sapphire Black front mudguard supports and side panels, a Graphite rear radiator cowl, and a grab rack in Matt Phantom Black.
The premium paint scheme, Snowdonia White and Sapphire Black, has been updated with Triumph Performance Yellow accents on its Snowdonia White beak and radiator cowl, complemented by Sapphire Black front mudguard supports, tank end panel and radiator cowl finisher, plus a Matt Phantom Black grab rack.
The Tiger 900 Rally Pro gets two new colour schemes that enhance its rugged, go-anywhere appeal. The new standard paint scheme, Snowdonia White and Graphite, has refined, technical look that highlights the Tiger’s all-road capability. The new design features diagonal bands of Snowdonia White, Graphite and Sapphire Black across the fuel tank, side panels and radiator cowls, and is finished with a Matt Phantom Black grab rack.
Adding a flash of energy to the Tiger’s purposeful stance, the new premium design features bold accents in Triumph Performance Yellow, across the Sapphire Black beak, seat panels and mudguard, complemented by an Ash Grey lower radiator cowl. Finished with a grab rack in Matt Phantom Black this scheme screams capability and confidence.
Check them out at your local Triumph dealer now!
Triumph Motorcycles Australia

03/07/2025

AAB ISSUE 33 — ON-SALE NOW!
Happy days, ladies and gentlemen of the ADV world!
It’s new issue of AAB day and we’re rapt to announce that AAB issue 33 is on-sale now.
We’ve got another mighty issue for you, headlined by Kiwi KTM hero Chris Birch blazing off the front cover while plundering a cool, clear Kiwi creek on the KTM Adventure Rallye Southland through the amazing South Island of New Zealand. And yeah, we’ve got a full wrap on that ride, courtesy of our old mate Sprocket, who scored the ride of a lifetime to head to the land of the long white cloud to sweep ride for the rally — awesome!
And speaking of rally rides, this issue features the annual Yamaha Ténéré Rally, which for 2025 headed for the Vicco high country with the crew from RideADV. Were good times had there on Ténérés? You bet!
Miles Davis has done a little busting out this issue, dishing up a feast of ADV riding tips and advice, which we’ve had to spread over the next two issues — so be sure to check out part 1 in AAB issue 33.
For a change of pace we take a look at the increasing ranks of Chinese-made adventure bikes arriving in Australia. And it certainly looks like there will be more to come.
Rocket Rod Faggotter stopped by when we were way out west recently and gave us a look at his Ténéré 700 Rallye Adventure special. This black beast is built for racking up 1,000km days through the middle of nowhere, and that’s just the way Rocket likes it.
Ever been to the Baja peninsula of Mexico? It’s an ADV riding paradise, until it isn’t and the deep sand kicks your butt and fries your clutch. Let’s just say our old mate Big Rich and his buddies had a ride to remember, and he’s dished up the story in this issue.
And who remembers Hungry Creek Motorcycle Park? If you rode a dirt bike in the late 1970s or early ‘80s, chances are you sure will. It was a dirt bike riding Mecca just north of Sydney, and 40 years after its hey day, we headed back to see what’s there.
And all that’s just for starters, as there’s a whole lot more in the latest massive issue of AAB.
We sure have a hell of a great time making the magazine for you, and we sure hope you love reading it — so grab your copy and check it out, yee haa!
KTM AUSTRALIA Yamaha Motor Australia BMW Motorrad Australia

01/07/2025

YAMAHA CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF MOVEMENT, MEMORY & MEANING
Yamaha has just turned 70, and of course the mighty Tuning Fork brand is celebrating 70 years of Yamaha Motor— where innovation meets emotion, and every engine tells a story.
This tribute, Heartbeat of a Generation, reflects on the soul of Yamaha: the pulse that powers movement, memory, and meaning.
From land to sea to sky, Yamaha has been the rhythm behind every journey.
Here's to the legacy — and the journey ahead.
Congratulations Yamaha!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrhHRGDJWWU
Yamaha Motor Australia

Join us in celebrating 70 years of Yamaha Motor—where innovation meets emotion, and every engine tells a story.This tribute, Heartbeat of a Generation, refle...

30/06/2025

SUNDERLAND, WALKER & TRIUMPH TIGERS SET TO GET THE CLAWS OUT AT RED BULL ROMANIACS!
British off-road heroes Sam Sunderland and Jonny Walker are gearing up to race this month’s Red Bull Romaniacs in new adventure bike classes.
And they will be doing it aboard Triumph Tiger 900s … purrrr!
Two-time Dakar Rally champion Sunderland and British and World Enduro champ Walker will be punting the big British cats around the famed hard enduro event come July 22 to 26.
“I’ve raced Romaniacs plenty of times,” says Walker, “so it’s cool to be going back in a completely different way racing the Tiger 900 which I’m really excited about. I’m pretty confident, I think it will be fun and of course the main goal is to win the Adventure Ultimate class. It’s going to be totally different to anything I’ve done before, and probably a bit more enjoyable on the big bike!”
As for Sunderland, he will be racing the Adventure Lites category.
“It’s super exciting to be taking on such an iconic hard enduro race,” says Sunderland. “I can’t wait to get out to Romania to get stuck in.”
Triumph Motorcycles Australia

29/06/2025

SKID SKOOL WITH MILES!
AAB columnist Miles Davis hosted a two-day Adventure Skid Skool late last week near his base in Bright, Victoria.
Perfect, freezing conditions, amazing scenery and plenty of good times! Small group, great vibes, lots of laughs and much improvement.
If you have a small group who would like a private training session send Miles a message.
Miles Davis
BMW Motorrad Australia

26/06/2025

CFMOTO ANNOUNCES LOW-SEAT 800 MT-X
CFMOTO Australia has announced a low-seat version of the new 800 MT-X adventure bike.
The new model has a revised seat height of 830mm, down from the 870mm of the standard 800 MT-X.
CFMOTO says the LS version is designed to instil rider confidence and is a great choice for those seeking a lower centre-of-gravity or enhanced low-speed handling.
Importantly, CFMOTO further explains the seat height reduction does not involve simply trimming the seat foam. Instead revised suspension components have lowered the seat height, with the new variant offering 190mm front and rear wheel travel and 200mm ground clearance.
The 800 MT-X LS is on-sale now at CFMOTO dealers in limited quantities, in the Nebula Black colour, and is priced at $14,990 ride-away, which is the same introductory pricing as the 800 MT-X.
CFMOTO Motorcycles Australia

25/06/2025

MIG MOTORRAD WINTER SALE
The crew at Made In Germany Motorrad must have copped one too many snowballs to the head … they’ve gone bonkers!
They’ve got a Winter Sale going on right now and the discounts are massive — you can save up to 25 per cent off a whole stack of gear, from now until August 31.
Like Held mens or womens Carese II jackets for just $475.
Or the Held eVest electronic airbag system for just $487.50.
Jackets, pants and gloves are all up for grabs at seriously discounted prices.
For more details, check out the migmotorrad.com.au website and grab a red hot bargain and beat the winter chills!
Made In Germany