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    APRILIA RS660 PHILLIP ISLAND TRIBUTE

    The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute has been unveiled. Despite the terrible weather and the cancellation of the last Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP races at Phillip Island, Aprilia has given fans something to celebrate [...]
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    AI POTHOLE PATROL PICKS UP 300 DEFECTS

    AI Pothole Patrol picks up more than 300 road defects in Victorian trial. An RACV ‘Pothole Patrol’ roadside assistance van equipped with an AI-powered monitoring system has recorded more than 300 road defects in two [...]
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    DAKAR 2027 TO MOVE OUT OF SAUDI ARABIA

    Organisers have confirmed the 2027 Dakar rally will go ahead outside Saudi Arabia, with a new host location to be announced in the coming days. Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) announced [...]
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    BMW M 1000 RR GETS FLEXIBLE

    The 2027 BMW  M 1000 RR will receive a lighter aluminium frame designed to improve handling, feedback and tyre contact through carefully controlled flex. The BMW M 1000 RR will score a new frame for [...]
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    DUCATI SHARPENS PANIGALE V4

    More power, revised chassis stiffness and smarter braking electronics headline Ducati’s 2027 Panigale V4 update, while V4 S buyers gain access to factory customisation. Ducati has given the Panigale V4 another round of performance upgrades [...]
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    CFMOTO LAUNCHES MT TREK

    CFMOTO’s inaugural MT Trek will take MT and MT-X owners from Eildon to Canberra over three days of supported adventure riding, with packages starting at $1490 per person. CFMOTO is giving owners of its MT [...]

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Bike

BMW M 1000 RR GETS FLEXIBLE

The 2027 BMW  M 1000 RR will receive a lighter aluminium frame designed to improve handling, feedback and tyre contact through carefully controlled flex. The BMW M 1000 RR will score a new frame for […]

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DUCATI SHARPENS PANIGALE V4

More power, revised chassis stiffness and smarter braking electronics headline Ducati’s 2027 Panigale V4 update, while V4 S buyers gain access to factory customisation. Ducati has given the Panigale V4 another round of performance upgrades […]

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News

CFMOTO LAUNCHES MT TREK

CFMOTO’s inaugural MT Trek will take MT and MT-X owners from Eildon to Canberra over three days of supported adventure riding, with packages starting at $1490 per person. CFMOTO is giving owners of its MT […]

BMW F 450 R
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BMW F 450 R REVEALED: FROM $10,290

The BMW F 450 R has been revealed, the new small-capacity naked bike packing a 420cc parallel-twin, cornering ABS and heated grips, with an Easy Ride Clutch available on the range-topping M Sport ERC. Pricing has been announced for […]

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BENDA MOTO AUSTRALIA REVAMPS WEBSITE

BENDA Moto Australia launches revamped Australian website with new online tools that let riders compare models, check ride-away pricing and book a service, with more motorcycles on the way. BENDA Moto Australia has launched a […]

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AUSSIE CARTER THOMPSON WINS

Carter Thompson takes breakthrough world championship win at Cremona. Australian Carter Thompson has claimed his first FIM Sportbike World Championship victory, giving the new 2026 Yamaha R7 its maiden win in the category with a […]

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DUCATI DESMO450 SM

The Ducati Desmo450 SM is the first production racing supermoto packing desmodromic power, Showa suspension and a full suite of electronic rider aids. The Ducati Desmo450 SM has been unveiled, a competition-focused supermoto built around its […]

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SAM SUNDERLAND TAKES ON THE WORLD

Two-time Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland has begun an attempt to set a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by motorcycle aboard a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Two-time Dakar Rally Champion […]


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