As the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship descends upon Mt. Misery in Victoria this weekend for rounds three and four of the series, anticipation is high as riders prepare to conquer the outback terrain near Ballarat. Following earlier bushfires and a recent dry spell, the region awaits with dry conditions, but there’s a glimmer of hope in the weekend forecast with a chance of rain. In response to safety concerns stemming from the arid environment, the format shifts from Cross Country to Sprints, ensuring the well-being of the record 460 riders entered for this weekend’s challenge. Unfo ..read more

Ludicrously fast, red, road-going V-twins have defined Ducati for longer than most can remember. Yet here in 2024, Ducati premiered four new models on an east coast Australian tour that showcased just how broad the Bologna-based company’s view of motorcycling has become. And thankfully for us, off-road is becoming more and more a focus for them! Bringing top-shelf Italian style and hospitality, the Ducati 2024 Premiere Event Series hit up Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, as the Ducati Oz team hosted Ducatisti, Ducati dealers, media and special guests to share in pulling the covers of ..read more

So, what did the ragtag bunch of Aussie and Kiwi journos think about Royal Enfield’s all-new Himalayan 450 machine after sampling it for three days Victoria’s High Country; tearing around on the region’s epic tarmac twisties and a broad cross-section of off-road terrain? Here’s a cool video insight into the Australian press launch for this much anticipated new model from Royal Enfield. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Transmoto’s comprehensive ride impression of the Himalayan 450, and our answers to your frequently asked questions about this all-new – and very affordable – adventure tourer ..read more

Troy Lee’s journey from painting helmets in his family garage to owning a factory Supercross and Motocross team (making Troy Lee Designs the only gear manufacturer to do so) makes him an iconic figure in racing. He’s painted helmets for legends like Jeff Ward and Jeremy McGrath, as well as ventured into Indy Car with Scott Dixon. Chapter 300 of the Gypsy Tales podcast celebrated his influence in motorsport, marking a fitting tribute to his legacy. The post GYPSY TALES EPISODE 300 – TROY LEE appeared first on Transmoto ..read more

Paolo Ciabatti, General Manager of the new and upstart Ducati Corse Off-Road program, commented on the hiring and inclusion of nine-time FIM Motocross World Champion Tony Cairoli to help oversee and develop the Bologna, Italy-based motor company’s Desmo450 MX motocross bike. “Tony Cairoli is helping push the bike to the limit,” offered the 66-year-old industry veteran Ciabatti, a significant variable in the calculus of Ducati’s earned 2023 MotoGP and World Superbike World Championships. “Maybe Tony will do some races as well. That has not been decided yet. Tony decided to join the project, an ..read more

Step behind the curtain with Royal Enfield as we take a nostalgic journey through the inaugural season of MotoAnatomy x Royal Enfield in the prestigious Super Twins class of American Flat Track. Johnny Lewis and his crew encountered formidable hurdles, yet triumphed, pushing the Royal Enfield Twins FT race bike to unprecedented heights of performance. The post ROYAL ENFIELDS AMA FLAT TRACK EXPERIENCE appeared first on Transmoto ..read more

GASGAS Tech Talks are your ultimate guide to maximizing the performance of GASGAS products. Dive deep into the latest bike models and their cutting-edge components with this new series. Explore the intricate technology and features specific to the GASGAS range. In each episode, GASGAS break down specific topics, from parts and bike set-up to mastering your ride. In this episode, GASGAS through all the differences between the open and closed cartridge forks. They touch on why GASGAS has used the open cartridge system in the 2024 Enduro range, and the closed cartridge system in the 2024 Motocro ..read more

Beyond the Gate offers you an exclusive glimpse into the Monster Energy® Yamaha Star Racing team. Follow the team as they strive for Monster Energy AMA Supercross glory. Champagne’s popping in St. Louis as the team goes wild celebrating Jordon Smith’s and Cooper Webb’s podium wins, giving their title hopes a major boost. Eli Tomac is blazing back into action with his 52nd Supercross win, showing he’s still got what it takes to fight for this title. Watch the action unfold below! The post VIDEO: YAMAHA’S BEYOND THE GATE EP.12 appeared first on Transmoto ..read more

CDR Yamaha Team Principal, Craig Dack, has long played a pivotal role in the Australian motocross scene – first as a Pro racer, and then as a team owner in both Australia and the USA for more than 30 years … and counting! It’s been an illustrious career during which time Dack has been a hugely influential figure in the industry. And that contribution was rightfully recognised a few weeks ago, when Dack was inducted into Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. That HOF honour reminded us about one of our all-time favourite Mister Motocross war stories: the 1987 footy coach-style pep talk that insp ..read more

This epic video with Carson Brown and Red Bull involved riding the same line on a 1993 Honda CR125 throughout all four seasons, from winter to summer. It was a challenge that pushed Brown’s skills and endurance, resulting in exhilarating rides and a crazy edit. The post VIDEO: TWO-STROKE, FOUR SEASONS appeared first on Transmoto ..read more