Top five off-road bike reviews of 2022

Many new riders discovered or rediscovered the joys of off-road riding through the worst of the pandemic, when sales of motocross and enduro bikes boomed.

And while the surge has come and gone, there’s still a massive amount of interest in the off-road segment, as well as a continual push from manufacturers to produce better, more sophisticated machines.

Here are our top five off-road reviews for 2022…

1. 2022 Husqvarna FE Range Review

It was a case of evolution, not revolution, for Husky's updated 2022 FE range, but there was no shortage of fans eager to hear all about the assortment of improvements rolled out across the brand's four-stroke enduro line-up. Gypsy Tales' Jason Macalpine headed to Queensland's Moto Park to get the low-down...

2. 2022 Honda CRF450RX Review

Honda's CRF450RX is a cross country weapon that effectively bridges the gap between motocross and enduro. Cam Donald spent some time aboard one on bushland trails to Melbourne's east and found it was hard to fault when it comes to power, performance, build quality and price.

3. 2023 Stark Varg Launch Review

The off-road world is in for a shake-up and, if the new Stark Varg is any indication, we're in for a blast from the new breed of all-electric models. Gypsy Tales' Jason Macalpine got along to the international launch of the innovative machine in Spain and came back raving about its performance, its rideability, and its potential to reshape the way we think about dirt bikes.

4. 2023 Honda CRF450R Review

Honda's latest big-bore blaster has all the power you'd expect of a 450, yet it has elements of a 250 when it comes to manageable power delivery and ease of use. That's what Sam Charlwood thought after attending a day with Honda at the Appin motocross track in south-west Sydney...

5. 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Launch Review

It's only just arrived on the scene, but the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F represents a major overhaul where Team Blue has left no stone unturned. Sam Charlwood attended the national media launch at Victoria's Ride Park off-road wonderland, and returned a dribbling mess...