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LAUNCH REPORT | 2026 YAMAHA YZF-R7

The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 lands with new electronics, revised chassis hardware, sharper styling and Australian pricing from $16,549 ride away. Australian Road Rider has just sampled the new 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 on road and track, [...]
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2026 YAMAHA SUPERSPORT LINE-UP HEADLINED BY REVISED YZF-R7

2026 Yamaha Supersport line-up headlined by the extensively updated YZF-R7. The 2026 Yamaha Supersport line-up is led by an extensively updated YZF-R7, with new electronics, revised chassis hardware, fresh styling and special 70th Anniversary colours across key [...]
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NORTON ATLAS ADVENTURE BIKE

The Norton Atlas adventure bike has been revealed. The Norton Atlas is a new 585cc parallel-twin adventure platform, with the Atlas and Atlas GT marking the British brand’s move into the adventure-touring and sport-touring segments. Designed and [...]
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A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, Austria’s Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum has become a bucket-list destination for riders, where Alpine roads, rare machines and sheer passion meet high in the clouds. If there was [...]
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TESTED: BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS AND R 1300 RT

Earlier this year we attended the Aussie launch of the BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT. Here’s how each model interprets the 1300cc boxer formula. The BMW R 1300 R, R [...]
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SPORTIER GUERRILLA 450 APEX HERE SOON

Sportier Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX variant lands in June priced from $8390 ride away. Available in APEX Red and APEX Black, the new Guerrilla 450 APEX adds a sportier design, more committed riding position and [...]

LAUNCH REPORT | 2026 YAMAHA YZF-R7

June 19, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 lands with new electronics, revised chassis hardware, sharper styling and Australian pricing from $16,549 ride away. Australian Road Rider has just sampled the new 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 on road and track, […]

2026 YAMAHA SUPERSPORT LINE-UP HEADLINED BY REVISED YZF-R7

June 15, 2026 Comments Off

2026 Yamaha Supersport line-up headlined by the extensively updated YZF-R7. The 2026 Yamaha Supersport line-up is led by an extensively updated YZF-R7, with new electronics, revised chassis hardware, fresh styling and special 70th Anniversary colours across key […]

NORTON ATLAS ADVENTURE BIKE

June 15, 2026 Comments Off

The Norton Atlas adventure bike has been revealed. The Norton Atlas is a new 585cc parallel-twin adventure platform, with the Atlas and Atlas GT marking the British brand’s move into the adventure-touring and sport-touring segments. Designed and […]

A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES

June 12, 2026 Comments Off

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, Austria’s Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum has become a bucket-list destination for riders, where Alpine roads, rare machines and sheer passion meet high in the clouds. If there was […]

TESTED: BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS AND R 1300 RT

June 12, 2026 Comments Off

Earlier this year we attended the Aussie launch of the BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT. Here’s how each model interprets the 1300cc boxer formula. The BMW R 1300 R, R […]

SPORTIER GUERRILLA 450 APEX HERE SOON

May 29, 2026 Comments Off

Sportier Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX variant lands in June priced from $8390 ride away. Available in APEX Red and APEX Black, the new Guerrilla 450 APEX adds a sportier design, more committed riding position and […]

DUCATI COLLEZIONE 100

May 29, 2026 Comments Off

Ducati Collezione 100 marks 100 years of the Borgo Panigale brand with 10 limited-edition models. The Ducati Collezione 100 – 10 limited-edition Ducati models – has been revealed to celebrate 100 years of the Borgo Panigale brand. […]

HONDA CB1000F CELEBRATES RACING ROOTS

May 22, 2026 Comments Off

The new retro-inspired Honda CB1000F was showcased alongside some of the company’s most iconic racing machinery at two major events in France. The new Honda CB1000F was in the spotlight alongside some important racing machines at two major events […]

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 698 MONO NERA LANDS

May 18, 2026 Comments Off

The single-cylinder Ducati Hypermotard line-up has been expanded with the 698 Mono Nera, priced in Australia at $24,825 ride away. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Nera has been added to the local line-up in Australia priced […]

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 ABT

May 18, 2026 Comments Off

MV Agusta has revealed the limited-edition Brutale 1000 ABT, a 130-unit collaboration with German performance specialist ABT Sportsline. Limited to just 130 individually numbered units worldwide, the Brutale 1000 ABT has been created to celebrate […]

ROYAL ENFIELD RANKED THIRD STRONGEST AUTOMOBILE BRAND

May 15, 2026 Comments Off

Royal Enfield has been ranked the third strongest automobile brand in the world in the Brand Finance Automotive Industry 2026 report. Royal Enfield has been ranked the third strongest automobile brand in the world by […]

EVEL KNIEVEL RETURNS TO VEGAS

May 14, 2026 Comments Off

A new interactive Evel Knievel museum will open in the Las Vegas Arts District on 27 June, bringing rare bikes, memorabilia and immersive stunt experiences to the home of one of his most infamous jumps. […]

ZXMOTO SET FOR AUSTRALIA

May 12, 2026 Comments Off

Urban Moto Imports has been appointed official distributor for ZXMOTO in Australia and New Zealand, with the first models expected from spring 2026. Urban Moto Imports has announced a long-term distribution partnership with ZXMOTO, confirming […]

CFMOTO 800MT-ES WITH SEMI-ACTIVE SUSPENSION

May 1, 2026 Comments Off

The CFMOTO 800MT-ES is a middleweight adventure tourer that brings semi-active suspension, strong spec and ride-away pricing under $20K. The MY26 CFMOTO 800MT-ES will land in Australia in late May. It’s a new middleweight adventure tourer that introduces […]

HONDA WARRANTY EXTENDED TO SIX YEARS

May 1, 2026 Comments Off

Honda warranty extended to six-years in an industry-first, applicable to the brand’s on-road motorcycle range in Australia. In what is claimed to be an Australian first for eligible on-road models the Honda warranty period has been extended to […]

SUZUKI GSX-8T & GSX-8TT SCORE RED DOT AWARD

April 29, 2026 Comments Off

Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT honoured with prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design Suzuki has announced that the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT street motorcycles have been recognised with the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026. This marks […]

Aussies, Americans, Canadians and Guatalamans… about to enjoy the history, food and great roads of Greece

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 […]

INSTA360 LAUNCHES IN-HELMET POV BUNDLE

April 28, 2026 Comments Off

The new Insta360 GO 3S bundle provides true rider’s-eye footage with a simple, low-profile in-helmet setup. Insta360 has unveiled a new motorcycle-focused camera kit, with the Insta360 GO 3S Motorcycle In-Helmet POV Bundle designed to capture immersive […]

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