Dirt Action

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. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

Dirt Action

THE POWER SHOT

LIFE IS A MIND GAME

MOTOCROSS MYTH BUSTING

JAMMIN' WITH JEMMA • SKILL & CONFIDENCE

WHEN DREAMS REFUSE TO DIE: THE STORY OF DAKAR 2026

THE GREAT MXGP SHUFFLE: HERLINGS AND GAJSER END ERA-DEFINING PARTNERSHIPS

10 MINUTES WITH MTB/MOTO SHREDDER JOSH CARLSON

AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS LEGEND STEPHEN GALL LAUNCHES NO EASY WAY AUTOBIOGRAPHY

DUCATI PARTNERS WITH FREESTYLE ICON COREY CREED

A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION AND REFLECTION • The champions gathered at Melbourne's Grand Hyatt to celebrate Honda's dominant 2025 season

RANDOM PHOTOS THAT DON'T FIT ANYWHERE BUT HERE • Tag us on DA's Insta or send us photos of you riding your moto doing what you love most — racing, enduro, trail, adventure — and we'll run the best ones. Send hi-res images, including details about the photo, to gobrien@umco.com.au

NEW GEAR • Hot products for when you're on or off the bike

2026 KAWASAKI K X 450 STILL A CONTENDER? • Kawasaki's KX450 has been a contender in the 450 motocross class for years. The 2026 model carries over the comprehensive platform redesign introduced in 2024, which brought a new frame, engine, electronics, Brembo front brakes and updated showa suspension to the green machine. With two years of refinement under its belt, the current-generation KX450 promises an accessible, well-balanced package. But how does it actually perform on the track off the showroom floor? I spent a day at Appin putting the KX450 through its paces to find out.

2026 KX450: WHAT'S NEW?

BETA BIG BORE GOES • Beta has shaken up its RX motocross range for 2026, replacing the popular 300 two-stroke with a bigger-bore 350, introducing an all-new 250 two-stroke, and refining the 450 four-stroke with key engine updates. We were keen to get our hands on the new RX models and after a solid day on the track, this is what stood out.

THROWN TO THE WOLVES • Is the Indian-built KTM 390 Adventure R just an entry-level bike for adventure newbies or can it handle being thrown to the wolves when the going gets tough? We recently put it to the test in some harsh conditions, and 1500km later, we think we have the answer.

A DECADE OF AUSX OPEN • Ten years on, from humble beginnings to stadium sell-outs, Adam Bailey reflects on the journey, the challenges, and the triumphs of AUSX Open.

INSIDE TRIUMPH'S OFF-ROAD SUCCESS • Podiums in debut seasons don't happen by accident. We go inside Triumph's global racing operation with Ian Kimber to understand how AMA SX, MXGP and enduro competition are shaping the next generation of TF off-road machines.

YOU CAN'T BEAT STAR POWER • The third round of the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship delivered one of the most memorable nights of racing Australia has seen in years. A sold-out Cbus Super Stadium witnessed an all-star lineup featuring Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Christian Craig, Joey Savatgy and Haiden Deegan battling on the challenging Gold Coast track. Here are 10 key takeaways from an unforgettable evening of supercross.

DARK KNIGHT • As the small-bore ADV...