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The return of the sensible sportsbike – Editorial issue 165

The editor’s column, first published in issue 165: Sports bikes never went away, they just got more radical. Going fast on a motorcycle is one of the joys of riding. Feeling the wind, hearing [...]
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Harley’s Homecoming – win a trip the the factory

As part of a global challenge, you have the chance to win a trip to the Harley-Davidson Homecoming next year. Check out the details in the press release below. HARLEY-DAVIDSON® HOMECOMING™ EVENT AND CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED Four-Day [...]
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I Can See Clearly Now: choosing your riding specs

And we’ve all tried various methods to protect our valuable eyes, but we should never let anything compromise safety and comfort on the road. Clear, sharp vision in all conditions can be the difference between [...]
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Royal Enfield 120th Anniversary Limited Edition twins

Combining modern technology with hand-crafted traditional motorcycle building, Royal Enfield has built just 480 limited edition Interceptor and Continental GT motorcycles to celebrated its 120th Anniversary. Of the 480, just 60 are coming to Australia, [...]
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Forcite updates its smart helmet

Aussie tech start-up Forcite has released the Mk1S, an updated version of its ground-breaking smart helmet. The new helmet is available for pre-order now, priced at $1299, with deliveries expected to start in June. “Where [...]
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Macna Racoon Jacket

A midweight, waterproof and versatile jacket is often the one that becomes the most used. Something with casual style you can wear to the shops, the pub, the track or for a casual weekend ride… [...]

The return of the sensible sportsbike – Editorial issue 165

May 15, 2022 Comments Off

The editor’s column, first published in issue 165: Sports bikes never went away, they just got more radical. Going fast on a motorcycle is one of the joys of riding. Feeling the wind, hearing […]

Harley’s Homecoming – win a trip the the factory

April 28, 2022 Comments Off

As part of a global challenge, you have the chance to win a trip to the Harley-Davidson Homecoming next year. Check out the details in the press release below. HARLEY-DAVIDSON® HOMECOMING™ EVENT AND CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED Four-Day […]

I Can See Clearly Now: choosing your riding specs

April 18, 2022 Comments Off

And we’ve all tried various methods to protect our valuable eyes, but we should never let anything compromise safety and comfort on the road. Clear, sharp vision in all conditions can be the difference between […]

Royal Enfield 120th Anniversary Limited Edition twins

April 8, 2022 Comments Off

Combining modern technology with hand-crafted traditional motorcycle building, Royal Enfield has built just 480 limited edition Interceptor and Continental GT motorcycles to celebrated its 120th Anniversary. Of the 480, just 60 are coming to Australia, […]

Forcite updates its smart helmet

April 7, 2022 Comments Off

Aussie tech start-up Forcite has released the Mk1S, an updated version of its ground-breaking smart helmet. The new helmet is available for pre-order now, priced at $1299, with deliveries expected to start in June. “Where […]

Macna Racoon Jacket

April 7, 2022 Comments Off

A midweight, waterproof and versatile jacket is often the one that becomes the most used. Something with casual style you can wear to the shops, the pub, the track or for a casual weekend ride… […]

AUTO LEVELLING SUSPENSION

April 1, 2022 Comments Off

Like a more comfortable ride without having to mess with suspension settings every time someone jumps on the back or you load up for a big ride? German company Wilbers now offers LDC Nivomat shocks, […]

Cruising to different beat – Honda CMX1100 [ARR164]

March 31, 2022 Comments Off

Not heavy, not a V-twin and not expensive. What’s not to like? Words and photos Nigel Paterson Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, doesn’t offer many big bikes for sale these days. There are […]

Can-Am’s electric motorcycles

March 29, 2022 Comments Off

It’s been a long time since you’ve been able to buy a Can-Am two-wheeler, but they will be back soon – powered by electric engines. Can-Am’s parent compnay, BRP Inc, bought the remains of early […]

Royal Enfield Scram

March 29, 2022 Comments Off

Royal Enfield has announced the Himalayan Scram 411, a bike the company describes as a multipurpose ADV Crossover, but something we’d call a scrambler. Of course the title of scrambler has been incorporated into many […]

Mitch Shirra 120hp Broadford Bike Bonanza

120hp Long Tracker for Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanza

March 28, 2022 Comments Off

The Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanzalooks like being the place to be for motorcycling at Easter… Press release from the organisers… New Zealand speedway legend Mitch Shirra hopes to demonstrate possibly the world’s fastest […]

The Sweet Spot

March 24, 2022 Comments Off

It’s not the biggest, it’s not the lightest, it’s not the cheapest but it might just be the best MT… By Nigel Paterson Photography by Phil James The sweet spot is where everything doesn’t just […]

20210529_09-36-21 Jess and Moxie – Riding – K9MC (VHX) MB-VHX

Dog on Tour

March 2, 2022 Comments Off

Below is an article coming in issue #165 of Australian Road Rider… but with the GoRUFFLY Around the World Fundraiser starting we decided to post it early. World Adventure Link Interesting times on tour with a […]

Shannons are hiring

February 25, 2022 Comments Off

Like to work for a company which looks after riders and is a pssionate about bikes? From the press release: Are you passionate about motoring? This is your opportunity to turn your passion into a […]

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The Motorcycle as Art: Ducati XDiavel Nera

February 25, 2022 Comments Off

If I had the money, motorcycles would be ornaments. The bikes I lusted over as a kid, some of the machines I rode as a teenager, some of the special ones I’ve ridden as a […]

Sandy Campbell and Adam Greenwood at the new factory with one of the new crew, Dan.

Staintune back manufacturing

February 24, 2022 Comments Off

Iconic Australian exhaust manufacturer Staintune is back producing pipes in a new factory outside Newcastle. The brand has been purchased by Torqit, a manufacturer of exhaust systems and electronics for the 4WD industry. Initially building […]

A new Indian tourer – the Pursuit

February 23, 2022 Comments Off

A new premium, high-end American V-twin tourer has been announced by Indian – the Pursuit. With the latest PowerPlus motor, a frame-mounted touring fairing with power screen, massive infotainment-equipped dash and an IMU-equipped configuration to make […]

RIDING THE NULLARBOR [ARR163]

February 13, 2022 Comments Off

If you missed issue 163 you won’t have read Chris Day’s great article about crossing Australia… The sign at Nullarbor Roadhouse warned of kangaroos, wombats and camels on the road ahead. That’s right, camels. […]

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