Welcome to “absolute motorcycle porn”: a studio shoot featuring Ruben Chadwick’s Beta Hard Enduro race bike, a weapon primed for battle. Before it faces the total chaos of the Goldfields Extreme Hard Enduro round near Bathurst, NSW, explore our studio gallery showcasing the reigning champion’s weapon of choice, the Beta RR300 Racing. The post BIKE PORN: RUBEN CHADWICK’S BETA RR300 RACING appeared first on Transmoto ..read more

KTM’s Off-Road Product Manager, Fabian Gusta, offers a fascinating and candid insight into the ‘stiff frame concept’ design philosophy behind KTM’s landmark new 2024 enduro models. While a lot of attention has, understandably, been focused on the first-time appearance of a closed-cartridge WP fork on KTM’s 2024 enduro models, the most significant change to these landmark new models is arguably the all-new ‘stiff frame concept’, and the other design changes made to accommodate it. At the recent international media launch for KTM’s 2024 EXC and EXC-F models in Lesotho, Transmoto’s Andy Wigan sa ..read more

For well over a decade, Italian-based electronics company, GET, has been the world’s leading aftermarket Engine Control Unit (ECU) manufacturer; products used by a swag of factory race teams, but also available over the counter for the rest of us. As GET has just released a whole suite of new and improved products (including replacement ECUs for the KTM group’s new-gen, TBI-fed two-stroke engines), let’s learn a bit more about their line-up of bolt-on performance enhancers via answering your FAQs… What and who is GET exactly? The GET brand identifies the electronics division of the Athena Gro ..read more

Brian Deegan and Jase McAlpine from Gypsy Tales are in a fierce bike-build showdown, both transforming Yamaha YZ250 two-strokes into epic machines. But Deegan, always one to push the limits, has taken it a step further. He’s crafted a second masterpiece—this time, for his son, the young shredder from Monster Energy Star Yamaha, Haiden Deegan. Watch Haiden tear it up on this new ride! The post HAIDEN DEEGAN YZ250 BIKE BUILD appeared first on Transmoto ..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. In this episode, the team arrives in Philadelphia with a new venue, a fresh track, and unfamiliar dirt, adding a wildcard element to the mix as the Supercross season nears its end. Despite gritty performances, title contenders Cooper Webb and Haiden Deegan depart needing to close significant point gaps for a chance at the championship. Watch the action unfold below! The post YAMAHA’S BEYOND THE GATE EP.15 appeared first ..read more

The Gaerne SG22 hit the ground running some months back with the announcement of the all-new boot – an epic piece of kit dripping with features and safety. A couple of fresh colours have dropped and we are big fans! FEATURES New 3D Main Body Toe Box for faster shifting and reduced height between sole and rear derailleur Aluminum Superlight Buckles with adjustable upper locking lever and improved aesthetics Frontal Shin Guard with two positions and Air Vents for optimized fit and knee protector insertion Improved movement geometry for better ankle flexibility without compromising sa ..read more

WBR Yamaha has emerged as one of the country’s largest dirt bike dealers due to their deep involvement in racing. They epitomize the “race on Sunday, sell on Monday” ethos by exclusively offering the same models they race, backed by their extensive racing experience and expertise. In 2024, WBR Yamaha Bulk Nutrients Racing proudly represents Yamaha as the factory-supported MX3 team. Here’s a quick look at their racer weapons. Motor Head: WBR Motorcycles modified Piston: GYTR Piston Cams: OEM ECU: GET SX1 Exhaust: Pro Circuit Ti6 Fuel: VP Roo 100 Airfilter: Rush 02 Airbox: Increased air flow Lu ..read more

KTM’s head of off-road engine development, Florian Bretterebner, offers a fascinating insight into the key engine updates introduced to KTM’s landmark 2024 enduro models – both two-strokes and four-strokes. In the wake of this year’s international media launches for the 2024 enduro models from KTM and Husqvarna, there was lots of talk about the fact these bikes came with 95% new parts – including a radically different ‘stiff frame concept’ and WP’s all-new XACT closed-cartridge fork. And that’s thoroughly understandable because the new-generation chassis and suspension ensure these 2024 model ..read more

The Thor MX1, Pirelli MX2, and MAXXIS MX3 Championships are all shaping up to be fiercely contested at the upcoming Gillman round of the Australian ProMX Championship. Here’s a breakdown of the key contenders and storylines heading into the event: Thor MX1 Championship: Jed Beaton (CDR Yamaha Monster Energy) leads the championship with a slender five-point margin after an impressive second round. His consistency will be tested by the softer terrain that favours his rival Kyle Webster (Boost Mobile Honda Racing), who excels in such conditions. Nathan Crawford (KTM Racing Team) is holding ont ..read more

After a 24-year hiatus, the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) is set to make a thrilling comeback to Australia in 2025 following a significant agreement between the Northern Territory Government’s Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) and MXGP rights-holder Infront Moto Racing. Darwin will proudly become the first Australian city to host the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship alongside the major classes, as part of this exciting development. The Australian-exclusive deal, including Motorcycling Australia as a key partner, will see the MXGP round held in Darwin in Septem ..read more