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RIDER TRAINING
IF YOU’RE LOOKING to
immerse yourself further in
the dualsport/adventure
riding scene, then Maschine is
a good company to check out.
As well as running epic tours
all round the country (and the
world), Maschine runs great
training events that will help
develop your big-bike skills intricky terrain. There are a
variety of options including
hillclimb and sand master
classes, as well as beginner,
intermediate and advanced
training. As for tours, well
you’ll have to check out the
website because there are
some absolute belters! Head
to maschine.com.au for more
information.CUBICCENTIMETRES–
A cubic centimetre is a
unit of measurement
which, in internal-
combustion engines,
refers to the total swept
volume of the cylinder(s).
It is abbreviated as cc.HYDRATION PACK –
Used mainly by trailriders
and enduro racers, a
hydration pack is a
backpack that contains a
synthetic ladder that can
be fi lled with water. The
water is consumed via ahose and a mouthpiece
that means the user can
drink hands-free.PRIVATEER – A racer
who competes without
signifi cant backing from
manufacturers.
Privateers usually fi nance
their own campaigns, or
fi nd private sponsors. In
contrast, factory-backed
riders have customised
machines and are
sponsored by the
manufacturer.DICTIONARY OF DIRT
ENTRY-LEVEL BIKE
KAWASAKI KLX110- Designed for younger riders
- 112cc engine with easy-to-manage power
- Four-speed transmission with automatic clutch
- Kick and electric start
- 30mm conventional fork
- 1075mm wheelbase
- 215mm ground clearance
- 680mm seat height
- 3.6L fuel capacity
- 76kg wet
PRICE: $3199
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