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    HARLEY-DAVIDSON APAC TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

    Sydney-based technician Paul Beebe takes out the Harley-Davidson APAC Technician of the Year. Harley-Davidson has crowned Australian technician Paul Beebe the 2025 APAC Technician of the Year, with the final round of the international competition [...]
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    TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE SPECIALS UNLEASHED

    Two new Triumph Street Triple specials have been unleashed for 2026 – the RX Special Edition and the limited Moto2 Edition. Two Triumph Street Triple Specials have been released; the RX Special Edition is on [...]
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    MV AGUSTA REVEALS NEW 5-CYLINDER ENGINE

    MV Agusta has revealed a new 5-cylinder engine platform that features a modular 850-1150cc design promised to deliver over 240hp and class-defining compactness. MV Agusta has pulled the covers back a little further on one of [...]
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    MV AGUSTA BRUTALE SERIE ORO CONFIRMED

    The stunning MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro has been confirmed for local release with pricing expected to be in the $41,000 to $42,000 range. The MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro has been confirmed for local release with pricing [...]
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    TRIUMPH TIGER ALPINE AND DESERT EDITIONS

    Triumph has launched Alpine and Desert Editions of its Tiger 900 and 1200 adventure bikes. Triumph has introduced new Alpine and Desert special-edition models across its Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200 models in Australia, with the [...]
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    TESTED: ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 650

    The midsize bike that Royal Enfield should have introduced at the beginning of the 650 twin story: the Classic 650. PHOTOS: TOM FOSSATI AND MATTHEW HAYMAN Following on from the launch of the revised Classic [...]

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HONDA V3R 900 E-COMPRESSOR PROTOTYPE

Honda Unveils V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype Powered by New V3 Engine with Electronically Controlled Compressor. Honda has pulled the wraps off the striking V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype at EICMA 2025 in Milan – a concept […]

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YAMAHA YZF-R7 STEPS UP FOR 2026

The Yamaha YZF-R7 middleweight Supersport contender has been significantly upgraded for 2026 with new technology, revised chassis geometry and more refined ergonomics. Four variants of the Yamaha YZF-R7 will be available in Australia from June 2026, […]

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HONDA 2026 LINE-UP FOR AUSTRALIA

The Honda 2026 line-up for Australia has been revealed and there are some great bikes in the pipeline. The Honda 2026 line-up has been announced following the brand’s international unveiling at EICMA in Milan. The highlights include […]

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2026 KAWASAKI ZX-10R AND ZX-10RR GET WINGS!

The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR superbikes have been unveiled, introducing sharper aerodynamics, refined chassis geometry and enhanced rider technology inspired by WorldSBK competition. The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR bodywork has been completely redesigned with large, […]

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2026 CFMOTO 450SR-S UPDATED

The 2026 CFMOTO 450SR-S receives upgrades and is available to order now. The arrival of the 2026 CFMOTO 450SR-S has been announced, bringing with it a series of mechanical, ergonomic and material updates to the LAMS-approved lightweight supersport machine. […]

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ALL-NEW TRIUMPH TRIDENT 800 UNVEILED

An all-new Triumph Trident 800 has been revealed and it will land in Australia in March 2026. The all-new Triumph Trident 800 has been unveiled and the naked middleweight roadster is aimed at delivering lively real-world performance, rider-focused […]

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NEW COLOURS AND TECH FOR HUNTER 350

Royal Enfield has updated the 2025 Hunter 350 announcing new colours and welcome tech upgrades. The updated Royal Enfield Hunter 350 arrives in two fresh colourways inspired by some of the world’s most vibrant streetscapes: […]


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  • Kangaroo Valley Streetscape
    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 [...]
  • A curve and waterfall on the way to Dorrigo.
    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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    The editor gets to ride some of the highest roads in the world… Words & photos: NIGEL PATERSON I saw the big Tata truck about the same moment I saw Dean swerving to avoid the [...]

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