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

RACING V TRAIL RIDING

THE PROPERTY OF A DIRT BIKE RIDER.

JAMMIN’ WITH JEMMA • BRAVERY. AMBITION. SPEED. AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST MX WOMEN

KAWASAKI BRINGS THE KLX300 TO AUSTRALIA

SUZUKI’S ALL-NEW DR-Z4S

TRIUMPH ROLLS OUT TF 450-X FOR 2026

2026 SHERCO FACTORY ENDURO RANGE

DON RIVER DASH: RACING MEETS PARADISE IN BOWEN

2026 GAGAS OFF-ROAD RANGE

2026 HUSQVARNA ENDURO RANGE

2026 KTM CROSS COUNTRY RANGE

OFFLINE CAMPERS LAUNCHES THE RYDER: A TOY HAULER BUILT FOR RIDERS

2026 BETA RR X-PRO RANGE

AJ CATANZARO AND THE MOTO ACADEMY DOWN UNDER? • AJ Catanzaro is a former AMA Supercross racer who has transitioned from the pro circuit to coaching, founding The Moto Academy to help riders elevate their skills to the next level. Based in the US, the Academy offers in-person training nationwide, complemented by an online platform that provides riders with access to video lessons, feedback and a community of like-minded motocross enthusiasts. Catanzaro’s focus is on fundamentals, technique and building rider confidence, with programs designed for everyone from beginners to aspiring pros. Whether it’s mastering corners, jumps or overall bike control, The Moto Academy is about improving performance while keeping the thrill of riding front and centre. Word is that AJ is bringing the Moto Academy Down Under in 2026, and our guy in the States, Derek Albert, recently caught up with him for a chat.

2026 YAMAHA YZ450F THE BENCHMARK GETS A MAKEOVER • We’ve ridden the all-new 2026 YZ450F, and there’s one word that sums it up … intuitive! Yamaha has refined the ride, power delivery and handling to make it easier to ride fast — without losing any of the performance that made it a winner.

CDR YAMAHA’S AARON TANTI IMPRESSED BY THE STOCK 2026 YZ450F

A CHAT WITH LONG TIME YAMAHA LEGEND AND AMBASSADOR STEPHEN GALL

CATCHING UP WITH CDR YAMAHA’S JED BEATON

THE NEXT FLYING KIWI! • New Zealand has produced some of the world’s best motocross racers over the years — the King brothers, Josh Coppins, Ben and his son Levi Townley, and more recently Cole Davies, to name a few. Aft er dominating MX2 in Australia, another kiwi, Brodie Connolly, is set to blaze his path on the world stage in 2026, and Dirt Action’s Todd Reed spoke to him about his leap of faith.

PROMX: FIVE YEARS ON • Five years aft er replacing the MX nationals, the PROMX Championship has cemented itself as Australia’s premier Motocross series. It’s delivered consistent TV coverage, sharper promotion and renewed energy — but how is it really tracking? We asked industry insiders for their take.

WESTCOAST PONY EXPRESS • Willie Thomson has been the driving force behind Western Australia’s Pony Express Series since 1994. A serious accident in 2022 forced the series off the calendar in 2023, but it returned in 2024 — and in 2025 the racing is back stronger than ever, carrying three decades of tradition and grassroots spirit.

The SWEDISH CONNECTION • A story of how racing dirt bikes brought two people together while chasing their dream in the Scandinavian...