MOUNTAIN HIGH
Two awesome TRAIL ZONE reader rides in the South Island of New Zealand are proof the best mountain trail riding anywhere in the world is so close to home.
CONTINENTAL DRIFT
Part 3 of Dave and Darren’s epic 22,000km ride from London to Sydney on a pair of KTM 690 Enduro R thumpers. From the lofty heights of the Himalayas to the wide open spaces of outback Australia, these guys have conquered it all.
TAKING AIM
When your kids get old enough to want to get serious about their off-road riding and/or racing, book them into a riding clinic with the pros at Y-Aim.
HIGH COUNTRY TRAIL NZ PICTORIAL
With scenery this good, you bet we burned up the pixels in New Zealand.
NULLARBOR CATS
In the latest stage of their Tigers Around OZ series, Philth and Gundy prove the run across the Nullarbor can be anything but long and boring.
ADVENTURE BIKE: BMW R 1200 GS
The ‘Wasser-Boxer’ is here and it comes loaded to the max with all the technology aimed at keeping its crown as the king of the big-bore multi-cylinder adventure bike world.
TRAIL BIKE: HUSQVARNA TR650 TERRA
Is this bike Europe’s answer to the Suzuki DR650? It might well be just that – and a whole lot more.
ENDURO BIKE: HUSQVARNA WR300
What’s the fastest way to tear up the E3 class but keep a couple of grand in your pocket? Ride a Husqvarna WR300.
DEALER EXPO TO EXCESS
With an air-ticket to Indianapolis, Lance ‘Russ’ Turnley gets to check out America’s biggest motorcycle show of the year, the Indy Dealer Expo.
PROJECT BIKE: YAMAHA XT660Z TÉNÉRÉ
Captain Ténéré has just taken delivery of a brand new machine and it’s taking him all the way north to outback Queensland for the 2013 Ténéré Tragics Longreach Long Haul Run.
TECHNICAL: THE CHAIN GANG
What’s the final link in your bike’s drive-train? The chain, so be sure to look after it.
TECHNICAL: YAMAHA WR450F 12 MONTHS ON
After a year and 12,500km of abuse, our extra-long-term Yamaha WR450FB goes under Dr Phil’s microscope.
TECHNICAL: MOUSSE TUBES
What’s the real story on just how tough mousse tubes are to fit and what are they like to live with? We decided to check ’em out for ourselves.
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TRAIL BOSS
From the Editor's desk.
TRAIL MAIL
The mail must get through.
ASK DR PHIL
You ask, the good Doctor answers.
TRAIL TALK
Check it out for the latest news.
IN THE ZONE
Smile for the camera!
OFF-ROAD EXPLORER
The adventure riding column.
TRAIL PACE
Check out our trail tours buyer’s guide.
SPARE PARTS COUNTER
Good gear and gadgets.
YOUR RIDE
Win a Zacspeed Sprint armour system.
ON THE COVER
Stephen Gall has still got the style that made him a legend of Aussie MX racing. And hey, how’s that view behind him?! Photo: Clubby.
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