In this edition of Unplugged, MotoOnline.com.au checks in with Motorex KTM’s Kirk Gibbs to hit him with a series of questions and find out a little bit more on the South Australian rider.

Kirk Gibbs joined the revamped Motorex KTM team for 2013 alongside Todd Waters. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

Greatest moment of your career?
Probably getting this ride with Motorex KTM.

Toughest race ever?
The first round of this year.

Long-term goal?
Win championships, whether it be here or overseas.

Favourite track?
Luke Nixon’s private track in Murray Bridge.

If you weren’t a racer, you would be?
Not sure, probably working in the mines or something.

Arch-rival?
Me and Adam Monea have always sort of been in the same year and we always seemed to be pretty close. So you could say since juniors it has been him.

Greatest inspiration?
Shane Metcalfe.

Superstitions?
None.

Training methods?
Just riding the bike as much as I can.

Goal for 2013?
Finish in the top five in the championship.

Off The Wall

Best all-time moto DVD/video?
Probably the very first Terrafirma that came out.

Non-bike related hobbies?
Just hanging at the beach.

Do you read your pit board?
Nah, not really [laughs]. Very little.

What do you drive?
Hyundai iLoad.

Favourite magazine?
Zoo Weekly.

What’s on the iPod?
Everything and anything really.

Best thing about the MX Nationals?
Just getting to ride my dirt bike.

Who will win AMA MX 2013?
[Ryan] Villopoto and [Ken] Roczen.

Tell us something we don’t know about you?
I’ve got nothing for that one [laughs].

Gibbs is a rookie in the premier MX1 class for 2013. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

One or the Other

Traditional motos or mixed formats?
Traditional.

Chad Reed or Jeff Leisk?
Jeff Leisk, of course.

Monster, Red Bull, Rockstar?
Red Bull.

PC or Mac?
Mac.

McDonald’s or KFC?
Both.

Europe or USA?
Europe.

Two-stroke or four-stroke?
Four-stroke.

MX Nationals or Supercross?
That’s a tough one, probably MX Nationals.

Print or Digital (iPad) magazines?
Traditional print.

Blonde or brunette?
Either really [laughs].