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    2027 SUZUKI SV-7GX INCOMING

    2027 Suzuki SV-7GX priced from $14,990 ride-away The new Suzuki SV-7GX will arrive in Australia from January 2027, priced from $14,990 ride-away. Suzuki’s new middleweight crossover combines its long-running 645cc V-twin with contemporary rider aids, touring [...]
  • Midland R1 Mesh is easy to fit to your helmet
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    GEAR TEST: MIDLAND R1 MESH

    The Midland R1 Mesh intercom combines straightforward installation and glove-friendly operation with excellent audio quality. Motorcycle intercoms have become increasingly sophisticated, but the fundamentals remain the same: they need to be easy to fit, simple [...]
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    THE RISE OF CHINA

    The rise of China on the Australian motorcycle market is happening fast with new entrant ZXMOTO set to announce pricing details on 8 October. The rise of China in the motorcycle world seems to be happening at break-neck speed. [...]
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    BLACKED-OUT BREAKOUT

    Harley-Davidson has given its Blacked-Out Breakout a darker factory-custom look. Harley-Davidson has revealed a new Blacked-Out Breakout for Australia and New Zealand, with showroom availability expected from October 2026. The updated cruiser builds on the [...]
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    HONDA UK McGUINNESS FIREBLADE REPLICA

    Honda UK is celebrating John McGuinness’ 30 years of Isle of Man TT racing with a 15-bike run of CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP replicas. Honda UK will produce just 15 examples of a special John McGuinness [...]
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    BSA IS BACK… AND WE RIDE THEM

    BSA is back in Australia with three distinct models blending classic style with modern performance. BSA is back in Australia, with Leisk Moto Imports appointed as the official local distributor for one of motorcycling’s most famous [...]

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2027 SUZUKI SV-7GX INCOMING

September 4, 2026 Comments Off

2027 Suzuki SV-7GX priced from $14,990 ride-away The new Suzuki SV-7GX will arrive in Australia from January 2027, priced from $14,990 ride-away. Suzuki’s new middleweight crossover combines its long-running 645cc V-twin with contemporary rider aids, touring […]

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GEAR TEST: MIDLAND R1 MESH

September 4, 2026 Comments Off

The Midland R1 Mesh intercom combines straightforward installation and glove-friendly operation with excellent audio quality. Motorcycle intercoms have become increasingly sophisticated, but the fundamentals remain the same: they need to be easy to fit, simple […]

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THE RISE OF CHINA

September 3, 2026 Comments Off

The rise of China on the Australian motorcycle market is happening fast with new entrant ZXMOTO set to announce pricing details on 8 October. The rise of China in the motorcycle world seems to be happening at break-neck speed. […]

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BLACKED-OUT BREAKOUT

August 27, 2026 Comments Off

Harley-Davidson has given its Blacked-Out Breakout a darker factory-custom look. Harley-Davidson has revealed a new Blacked-Out Breakout for Australia and New Zealand, with showroom availability expected from October 2026. The updated cruiser builds on the […]

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BSA IS BACK… AND WE RIDE THEM

August 27, 2026 Comments Off

BSA is back in Australia with three distinct models blending classic style with modern performance. BSA is back in Australia, with Leisk Moto Imports appointed as the official local distributor for one of motorcycling’s most famous […]

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TESTED: KAWASAKI NINJA H2

August 24, 2026 Comments Off

Kawasaki’s flagship Ninja H2 speed machine stands accused of being blindingly fast and astoundingly engineered. We pass judgement on the criminally desirable machine… Many of us recall when the Ninja H2 hit the headlines in 2015 […]

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HONDA CMX1100 CRUISER RANGE LANDS

August 14, 2026 Comments Off

Updated Honda CMX1100 cruiser range lands in Australia Honda Australia has announced the arrival of its latest CMX1100 cruiser range, with three variants available and prices starting from $19,999. The line-up consists of the standard […]

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TESTED: SUZUKI DR-Z4SM SUPERMOTO

July 29, 2026 Comments Off

The Suzuki DR-Z4SM drags the supermoto concept into the modern era… while still feeling like a dirtbike on slick 17s. It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since Suzuki launched the DR-Z400SM supermoto in Australia. When […]

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HONDA CB1000GT CONFIRMED FOR AUSTRALIA

July 28, 2026 Comments Off

The Fireblade-powered Honda CB1000GT sports tourer will arrive in Australia in late 2026, with pricing to be announced closer to launch. Honda Australia has confirmed the all-new Honda CB1000GT will arrive locally in late 2026, bringing […]

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2026 HONDA AFRICA TWIN RANGE

July 21, 2026 Comments Off

Honda’s 2026 Africa Twin range has arrived with fresh colours and graphics across four variants, with pricing starting from $22,999 RRP. The 2026 Honda Africa Twin line-up comprises the standard Africa Twin, Africa Twin ES, […]

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APRILIA 457 RANGE EXPANDED

July 20, 2026 Comments Off

The Aprilia 457 range has been expanded with the addition of the naked Tuono 457 and a MotoGP-inspired RS 457 GP Replica. The lightweight Aprilia 457 range has been expanded in Australia with the arrival of the […]

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VESPA GTS 80TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

July 20, 2026 Comments Off

The Vespa GTS 80th Anniversary Edition will arrive in Australia in September, priced from $15,390 ride away and supplied with $1600 worth of commemorative accessories. Vespa will mark its 80th anniversary with a limited-edition version […]

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ROYAL ENFIELD SHOTGUN 650 X ROUGH CRAFTS

July 16, 2026 Comments Off

Just six examples of the black-and-gold limited-edition Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts will be offered in Australia. Registrations are now open for the limited-edition Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts, with just six individually […]

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TRIUMPH REVEALS SPEED TWIN 1200 TFC

July 15, 2026 Comments Off

The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC is a sharper, more exclusive take on the Speed Twin 1200 RS, limited to just 750 units worldwide. Triumph Motorcycles has revealed the new Speed Twin 1200 TFC, a limited-edition […]

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BMW R 12 G/S READY FOR GS TROPHY

July 15, 2026 Comments Off

BMW Motorrad has revealed the R 12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike that will tackle the 2026 International GS Trophy in Romania. BMW Motorrad has presented the bike that will be used in the 2026 […]

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    TOURING GREECE WITH ADRIATIC MOTO TOURS

    April 29, 2026 Comments Off
    Fabulous roads, food and history combine to make a touring Greece an unforgettable experience. Matej was cutting loose… at least a little bit. Our tour leader was riding a road he knows well, one which [...]
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    FABULOUS SOUTH COAST LOOP RIDE

    July 23, 2025 Comments Off
    From the Illawarra to the Southern Highlands into the Shoalhaven and back again, this South Coast loop ride up and down the Illawarra Escarpment offers fabulous roads, spectacular views, tasty treats and much more… This [...]
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    Great Rides: Waterfall Way, NSW

    July 9, 2024 Comments Off
    If Bellingen isn’t the prettiest and most welcoming town on the NSW North Coast, I’m not sure what is. These days it seems the coastal towns from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour are all too [...]

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