Dirt Action is Australia's most progressive and relevant dirtbike publication. Covering all aspects of motocross, trailriding and enduro, Dirt Action has something for every rider and every fan. The magazine covers everything from in-depth interviews and comprehensive race coverage to the most complete bike testing and technical advice in Australia. Dirt Action has a direct line to all aspects of the sport and delivers content in an informative yet entertaining manner. If you want real stories tied with the best images, Dirt Action has it all.
THE POWER SHOT
DIRT ACTION
GOT THE BUG
SUPERMOTO SENSATIONAL • Class-leading FS450 gets refined for 2022
CAMP & RIDE • Get out in the bush, camp and ride your dirtbike!
READERS’ RIDES • Your pride and joy in print — YZ edition!
THOR TERRAIN OFF-ROAD JACKET
DESTINATION DIRT • We profile one town to visit with your bike in tow
WE BACK, BABY!
NEW GEAR • New products to get dirty on the track or trail
FEATURED RIDER: KYRON BACON • Twenty-year-old Tasmanian Kyron Bacon is charging his way to the top of the off-road world. His rapid rise up the Aussie scene is just the beginning
2013 KTM FREERIDE 350
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TWO-TWO ORANGE • DA test rider Chris Urquhart heads to the 2022 KTM EXC and SXF range launch
WORLDS AWAY • A close look at how our European-based riders are faring on the international stage
BUILD-A-BEAST • We get the lowdown from Shop Yamaha’s AJ Roberts on what it takes to mount a competitive charge at the Hattah Desert Race
RED HOT • A bike that has worked its way back into the winner’s circle at the hands of Australia’s own Hunter and Jett Lawrence is all new for 2022
GAMING WHAT ARE THE RIDERS PLAYING? • In a world of lockdowns, gaming is becoming more popular than ever to pass the time. Let’s check out what riders are spending time on!
TIME MACHINES • Yamaha celebrates two iconic machines that define a generation
THE MIDDLE CHILD
KYLE WEBSTER • DA’s Mat McEntee sits down with good friend and Honda’s MX2 rocket Kyle Webster for a chat
HOW TO GET SPONSORED
PRESSURE OF X GAMES • Aussie freestyler Ben Richards was dealt a heavy blow in his X Games debut
GOING ONCE GOING TWICE... • Selling your bike? Here’s a few easy tips you can do to help make your bike stand out
5 THINGS WE LOVE
NEW GEAR • Hot products for when you’re off the bike
FEATURED CLUB SUNCOAST JUNIOR MOTORCYCLE CLUB
KIDZ ZONE • No parents allowed — moto groms only!
HOW TO CROSS STANDING WATER • Lifting the front wheel across a small puddle can seem harmless and usually is. But when the puddles turn into small lakes, beware of what lurks beneath
STANDING POSITION • Nail your central standing position in six easy steps
3 KEYS TO JUMPING • Jumping is a big reason plenty of riders race motocross. Here we run through three major factors in becoming a better jumper
DEALING WITH TOUGH TERRAIN • We take a look at the best ways to handle an unexpected difficult section of trail
REVIEWS
THE PARTING SHOT