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New Triumph 1200 Tigers

Now with a three year warranty, Triumph obviously has a lot of faith in its new 1200 Tiger range, machines which are taking on Japanese, American and other European brands in the most hard-fought category [...]
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Summer Boots: TCX Ikasu Air

There are worse fates than sweaty feet, but you can avoid even that these days and still ride with protection. The TCX Ikasu Air boots feature breathable fabric and suede leather for summer comfort with [...]
Gear

Intuitive’s Versatile mounts

Intuitive Cube has a bunch of innovative mounts to make it easy to access your phone and mount your GoPro. Although fairly new to Australia, Intuitive Cube was founded in 1977 and has been making [...]
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Gardner becomes Kabuto Ambassador

Remy Gardner has chosen Kabuto helmets for his tilt at MotoGP in 2022. From the Kabuto press release: Throughout the season Remy will race wearing the Japanese company’s Racing Flag ship F-17 helmet, a new [...]
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Moto Guzzi Factory Racers – Alan Cathcart

Younger readers may not know Moto Guzzi was a very successful manufacturer of racing motorcycles, winning numerous Grand Prix titles and building one of the most amazing machines ever, a 500cc V8 four-stroke. The legendary [...]
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KTM 1290 Super Duke RR unboxing, pre-delivery and accessories videos

The KTM Super Duke RR is one of the most exclusive and rare machines we’ve laid eyes on in some time, so we couldn’t resist making some videos about the unboxing, pre-delivery and the fitting [...]

New Triumph 1200 Tigers

January 19, 2022 Comments Off

Now with a three year warranty, Triumph obviously has a lot of faith in its new 1200 Tiger range, machines which are taking on Japanese, American and other European brands in the most hard-fought category […]

Summer Boots: TCX Ikasu Air

January 19, 2022 Comments Off

There are worse fates than sweaty feet, but you can avoid even that these days and still ride with protection. The TCX Ikasu Air boots feature breathable fabric and suede leather for summer comfort with […]

Intuitive’s Versatile mounts

January 19, 2022 Comments Off

Intuitive Cube has a bunch of innovative mounts to make it easy to access your phone and mount your GoPro. Although fairly new to Australia, Intuitive Cube was founded in 1977 and has been making […]

Gardner becomes Kabuto Ambassador

January 14, 2022 Comments Off

Remy Gardner has chosen Kabuto helmets for his tilt at MotoGP in 2022. From the Kabuto press release: Throughout the season Remy will race wearing the Japanese company’s Racing Flag ship F-17 helmet, a new […]

Moto Guzzi Factory Racers – Alan Cathcart

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

Younger readers may not know Moto Guzzi was a very successful manufacturer of racing motorcycles, winning numerous Grand Prix titles and building one of the most amazing machines ever, a 500cc V8 four-stroke. The legendary […]

KTM 1290 Super Duke RR unboxing, pre-delivery and accessories videos

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

The KTM Super Duke RR is one of the most exclusive and rare machines we’ve laid eyes on in some time, so we couldn’t resist making some videos about the unboxing, pre-delivery and the fitting […]

Online show for more 2022 Harleys

January 6, 2022 Comments Off

Harley-Davidson is having a public virtual launch of more new models, with the only downside being it will start at 3am! Sign up here to be watch the “Further, faster” launch and be the first to […]

Punishing the young

January 5, 2022 Comments Off

These days you’re younger longer and a much bigger threat to society than even last century. In most states you can’t get a licence until you’re 17. You’ll be on P-plates for three years and […]

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The time to ride

December 21, 2021 Comments Off

It’s 6am, the weather is clear and there’s no wind. It’s time to ride. Getting up early is the cure to beating the heat, at least in an Australian summer. Sure, if you live at […]

DesertX: Ducati’s mammoth dirt bike

December 10, 2021 Comments Off

With its 8-valve Testastretta engine, Paris-Dakar styling, dirt bike features and adventure bike capabilities, the new DesertX looks like being an incredible bike for those talented enough to throw such a big, powerful bike around […]

Ducati’s big updates for 2022

November 26, 2021 Comments Off

Ducati has a been announcing its new models for 2022 via internet announcements and videos rather than waiting for EICMA, the traditional big European motorcycle show this year. Here’s the article we’ve put together for issue […]

Time to Tour Italy?

November 25, 2021 Comments Off

Enrico Grassi, founder of Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours in Italy, reckons it’s about time Aussies started planning to return to Europe. Australian Road Rider has never heard of Grassi’s tours – if you’ve travelled […]

The former Black Swan Hotel in Bendigo is about to be transformed into a motorcycle themed attraction

Bendigo set to welcome new motorcycle attraction

November 16, 2021 Comments Off

Dr James has had a vision of his upmarket cafe/restaurant for nearly ten years and after some delays due to COVID, and the usual tribulations such projects endure, seems set to open in the new […]

Riders Start your Engines – Walcha Motorcycle Rally 2021

November 11, 2021 Comments Off

Walcha is all set to welcome riders to the inaugural Walcha Motorcycle Rally on 19 & 20 November with a great program of events planned over the few days. […]

Ride Your Motorcycle Week, 29 November to 5 December

November 10, 2021 Comments Off

It was Ride to Work Week, but with so many people working from home or being trapped by COVID-19, it looks like you’re now just being encouraged to ride. “We just want people to ride […]

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Indian’s 2022 updates

November 9, 2021 Comments Off

Indian is evolving its motorcycle range for 2022 with new technology, and accessories available. Bluetooth connectivity is being expanded and faster boot-up times should reduce frustration with getting systems up and running. It’s no surprise […]

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2022 Triumph – Two new Tigers

October 30, 2021 Comments Off

Triumph will release an all new Tiger Sport 660 (based on the Trident) and multiple all-new Tiger 1200s in 2022. While the official announcements hadn’t been made prior to this issue’s deadline, ARR’s sources indicate […]

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Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak – $45K of sporting versatility

October 29, 2021 Comments Off

The Pikes Peak Hillclimb was a challenge to both man and machine: and Carlin Dunne riding a Multistrada conquered it. Ducati’s all-road super versatile adventure bike was turned into a racer and won. That started a […]

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