DIRT PRODUCTS
As with every four-stroke
in KTM’s range traction
control is available at the
simple press of a button
Enter the Matrix
This 2019 O’Neal Matrix Glove features a
lightweight, uncomplicated design for superb
feel and comfort while riding. Made of long-
lasting and flexible materials for the perfect
fit, it features a super lightweight design with
bold non-fade graphics, a synthetic leather
palm with double layer thumb reinforcement,
an adjustable Velcro wrist closure for secure
and adjustable fit, and pre-curved tailoring to
help reduce arm pump.
Distributor: Northern Accessories
Style: Icon Fluoro and Villain
Price: $29.95
Info: http://www.dirtguide.co.nz/
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neal+matrix+gloves
Don Camo and Equalise
Oakley Airbrake Camo Vine and Equaliser
goggles use Prizm MX lenses, which help you see
subtle transitions in dirt conditions so you can
master those split-second decisions.
That’ll
help you
pick fast
lines,
identify
The
MX-based
motor
packs
plenty
of power.
characteristics you can try. While it’s difficult
differences
in
dirt
texture
for
traction
control,
Like many a 250, the KTM likes to be revved
to say when the TC is working I think it makes
and the
see best
deeper
into
shady
ruts. from the mid- a real difference, and I like the overall feel of
with
of the
power
being
Prizm
are – engineered
to perform
range
to MX
the lenses
top-end
there’s not much
in the
the motor when the TC is active along with the
under a wide range of light conditions, so when
bottom end. The engine has an identical feel to advanced map. Set up like this it feels stronger
the track goes from sunlight to canopy shade,
its SX MX brother in that it revs very quickly. As
off the bottom and makes it rev out for a bit
you’ll have sharpened visual acuity and vivid
long
as
you
are
in
the
right
gear
there
is
plenty
longer than just the advanced map does on
colour perception.
of go to get you out of the corner. I found there its own.
to be a lot of engine braking, probably more
So, to answer my own question, I think the 250
and a Distributor:
lot stronger Northern
than you’d
probably expect.
XC-F is a motocross bike trying to hide in the
Accessories
Decelerating
into
corners
I
found
it
slowed
Size style: Camo Vine in Jungle Red, white, bush. The XC range is ideal for farmland cross-
goggles
Torch and
Irdium
down blue
a lot MX
more
than with
was Prizm
I expecting
I
country races in New Zealand… but as the trees
Lens.
Airbrake
Equaliser
with
Blue,
yellow
found it hard to get it set-up smoothly for the
get tighter you really start to feel the longer
MX goggles with Sapphire Iridium Prizm
rest of
the corner.
wheelbase and it begins to feel less nimble.
Lens
As with
every
four-stroke
in
KTM’s
range
Price: Camo Vine $289.95, Airbrake Equal- It’s a case of horses for courses, if your course
iser control
$289.95 is available at the simple press
traction
is fast and MX-like then this is the weapon for
Info:
http://www.dirtguide.co.nz/searchre-
of a button. There are two maps to choose
you, but if your favoured track type is more
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between and whether you want to have the
enduro then the EXC range is hard to beat.
traction control (TC) active. I’m a real fan of
this as it gives four different engine/traction
TOM BUXTON
118 KIWI RIDER
40 KIWI RIDER